Luxury Antigua resort named among best in the world

Hermitage Bay, Antigua’s newest all-suite luxury boutique resort, was recently ranked in third place in a list of the top ten all inclusive resorts in the world in TripAdvisor’s 2008 Traveller’s Choice Awards.

Trip Advisor and its branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world. The sites attract more than 30 million monthly visitors and cover more than 270,000 hotels and attractions. This award represents the unbiased opinions of millions of travellers, and is determined based on a combination of highest traveller ratings and the TripAdvisor popularity index, a measurement of overall traveller satisfaction.

“We are truly honoured to be included in the top three all-inclusive resorts by Trip Advisor”, states Keith Martel, General Manager at Hermitage Bay. “Our ethos at Hermitage Bay is to offer the highest level of service, tailored to the needs of each guest. The feedback we have received from guests, particularly through their reviews on Tripadvisor, is a clear reflection of this.”

Hermitage Bay consists of 25 private, secluded and spacious Cottage Suites. The suites are secluded and have been built to blend into the natural landscape, nestling into a spectacular bay edging the turquoise water of the Caribbean against a backdrop of terraced gardens.

Guests can choose from either Beach Cottage Suites, located along a stretch of pristine powder-white beach with partial or panoramic ocean views, or Hillside Cottage Suites designed to offer complete privacy with private plunge pool and wrap-around, open-air verandahs. Each suite has an unforgettable view of the sea – especially the Hillside Cottage Suites, which offer spectacular views of neighboring islands on the horizon. All suites feature an outdoor ‘garden shower’, a truly unique and romantic experience allowing guests to shower beneath the sun or stars.

Friendly, unobtrusive service is key focus at Hermitage Bay, one of the key reasons for its many accolades from satisfied guests. Upon arrival, a Room Ambassador personally checks guests into their suite, and will even unpack for them if desired.

Hermitage Bay sits on a spectacular hidden bay in one of the most secluded corners of the island and provides the ultimate in privacy, as well as exclusivity, for guests. However, there is no shortage of activities for those desiring them. Hermitage Bay offers non-motorized water sports including double and single sea kayaks, windsurfing, snorkeling, sunfish sailing and hobie cat sailing.

The resort’s full-service spa offers a complete menu of pampering services. The island’s capital, St. John’s, is a 30-minute drive from the resort, and the Jolly Harbor marina complex of shops, restaurants and golf is just 10 minutes away.

Website: Hermitagebay.com