Galley Bay Resort and Spa - Antigua

Loved for its refined rusticity, guests will be thrilled with the additions of a lagoon-side spa, a fine dining restaurant and beachfront suites. Yet the three-quarter-mile beach is still definitely the prize here, lined by a panoramic oceanfront deck and the beachfront rooms. Their rattan furnishings and island-inspired artwork are totally appropriate, although if you prefer the idea of bathrooms with corner-installed soaking tubs and step-down living areas with plasma TVs, then one of the premium beachfront suites are for you.

The quaint garden Gauguin cottages are perfect if having your own secluded splash pool has greater appeal. Sporting facilities include a tennis court, swimming pool, fitness room. bicycles and non-motorised water sports. For dining there is the Euro-Caribbean cuisine of the Sea Grape and eclectic grills of The Gauguin boasting private dining cabanas enhanced by the locally-inspired dishes of the third restaurant Ismay’s. And, of course, you can always watch the sun go down at the unique TeePee Bar.