Much like the Antiguan word that inspired its name (jumbee meaning ‘playful spirit’), the laid-back feeling of Jumby Bay Island is tangible from the moment you step onto the welcome dock. The fortunate few who make it here are encouraged to roam wild and free. A destination in its own right, this is an alternative bolthole from the flashier hot spots in this part of the world, like chichi St Barths and the celebrity magnet of Mustique.
Style abounds on Jumby, to be sure, but it’s a style that’s beach chic and has an appreciation for the finer things in life – it is really not the kind of place to come looking for manicured golf courses and non-stop nightlife.
The beach at Jumby Bay
Beachside Suite With Plunge Pool
Estate House Patio
Junior Suite
Family Suite Great Room
Family Suite Pool
There’s something special about staying somewhere that’s free of cars. Raw nature is the star here and exploring some of the region’s most unspoilt areas on a quiet bike ride through its 300 acres just 20 minutes after leaving the airport.
A peace of mind bestowed by the island’s owners – a select group of dedicated homeowners who work to preserve its exclusive, undisturbed hideaway status, and a commitment that has resulted in a flourishing ecology.
Jumby’s word for chilling out inspires everyone to take life at their own pace. Indulge in the slow life lounging on the beach counting starfish or venture inland exploring the meadows alongside herds of Persian black-faced sheep that have inhabited the island for more than 400 years. Evenings are for discovering ideal spots for stargazing away from Antigua’s bright lights, and flavoursome field-to-fork dinners served among banana groves.
Prioritised above all else here, the relationship between guests and staff is nurtured to provide a unique and totally personal experience. Touches that make the difference are small and simple; think your favourite cocktail waiting on the bar at The Estate House (the former 1830s plantation house that now celebrates local cuisine, art and island life), or suites decked out with strategically positioned telescopes for optimum stargazing.
The needs of little ones are considered here as much as adults’ are, so there’s always some form of school holiday high jinks for them to join. Raft building classes boost confidence and provide the opportunity to form friendships.
Film production workshops encourage creativity and sessions with the pioneering hawksbill turtle education programme engages kids on the importance of wildlife conservation.
Take time out from cycling around the island’s many intricate pathways to cruise through the Caribbean seas on a fully crewed private yacht charter. A refined journey that circumnavigates Jumby and its surrounding islands safely drops anchor close by the best snorkelling spots where undisturbed coral reefs thrive.
Lunch is a made-to-order picnic served on an empty stretch of powdery white sand and the journey home is accompanied by a hazy sunset.
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