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Discover Anitgua’s laid-back beach life without breaking the bank

25th September 2009 Print

Take one look at the exclusive range of Antigua hotels offered by Thomson Tailormade, and you'll see Antigua holidays are all about laid-back beach life.

Many of the hotels in Antigua come with countless acres of pure white sand and crystal clear waters, and that's before you've even checked out the all-inclusive facilities! But step away from the sand and you'll find there's more to discover on an Antigua holiday - the historic plantations and fields of sugar-cane tell tales of a colonial past, and the beach bars come alive when night falls, with palms swaying to the beat of calypso.

• Thomson Tailormade offer 7 nights at the 3 star plus Grand Pineapple Beach Resort in Antigua from £699 per person - saving £573 per person.

The price includes accommodation on an all inclusive basis, return flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic and transfers and is based on departure on 5th December 2009. Overlooking a glorious white sandy beach, the peaceful and relaxed Grand Pineapple Beach Resort is the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

Two underwater reefs shelter the beach from the Atlantic surf, making it great for snorkelling and the perfect place to enjoy water sports. This is a great choice for couples, families and friends. Facilities include 3 Restaurants (dress code applies), Snack bar, 4 Bars, Disco, 2 Fresh water swimming pools, Non-motorised water sports, Tennis, 18 Hole Cedar Valley Golf Course nearby (extra), Volleyball, beach football & table tennis, Games room, Fitness centre, Daily activities and Evening entertainment.

• Thomson Tailormade offer 7 nights at the 3 star plus Jolly Beach Resort & Spa in Antigua from £699 - saving £552 per person.

The price includes accommodation on an all inclusive basis, return flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic and transfers and is based on departure on 9th October 2009. This is Antigua’s largest resort with an impressive range of facilities that will appeal to anyone looking for a fun-packed holiday with plenty to do in a great location. A firm favourite with Thomson guests and one of our most popular hotels.

Facilities include 5 restaurants, 6 bars, 2 fresh-water swimming pools one with a waterfall, fountain and swim-up bar, complimentary watersports, 4 floodlit tennis courts, tennis pro on site, golf, basketball, badminton, netball, table tennis, beach volleyball, football, Palms Wellness Centre which includes a gym, spa and beauty salon, dance and aerobics lessons, world class cricket training and practice centre with pre-scheduled cricket clinics booked for groups in advance, nightly live entertainment and themed parties, cyber room and Kids club.

The Jolly Beach Resort and Spa is the ideal destination for family holidays in 2009 with a varied mix of activities to keep the young ones occupied, including the newly re-furbished kidz club, a dedicated Jolly Teenz Club and even the option of a small bit of pampering for the little Lords and Ladies at the Palms Wellness Centre. The resort has also recently created the Think Jolly Family Programme which is a mix of three of the resort’s best loved family friendly activity programmes.

The Jolly adventure package includes star gazing and mini bonfire - plus Kayaking and Sailing lessons, the Sports package includes tennis and dance classes and the competitive Family Beach Olympics and lastly the Jolly Relax Package gives parents the opportunity to sign up for Date Night where they can enjoy a romantic dinner, while the kids experience an evening of fine dining and etiquette lessons. Finally it’s time to get cooking with the popular My Jolly Little Chef where kids learn how to make special cookery treats.

Thomson Tailormade offer selected offers to the Jolly Beach Resort including Single Parent Offers, Free Nights, Family Offers and Free child places available on selected dates in selected room categories. Not all offers are combinable, terms & conditions apply, please call for details.

• Thomson Tailormade offer 14 nights at the 3 star Halcyon Cove By Rex Resorts in Antigua from £599 per person - saving £283 per person.

The price includes accommodation on a room only basis, return flights from London Gatwick with British Airways and transfers and is based on departure on 2nd May 2010. Set directly on one of the island's most popular beaches, the hotel boasts its own pier - perfect for sipping cocktails in the shade and taking in the breathtaking views of Dickenson Bay. Facilities include 2 restaurants and a beachside grill, 3 bars, Swimming pool, Water sports, Scuba diving and deep sea fishing (payable locally), 4 tennis courts, table tennis, football, Volleyball, aqua aerobics and a Children's Club, 4-12 years: 10am-12.30pm.

All inclusive holidays to the Halcyon Cove are available through Thomson Tailormade for a supplement of £45 per adult per night and for children aged 0-2 years old sharing with two adults they can upgrade to all inclusive for free and for children aged 2-16 years old it costs £17 per child per night.

Thomson Tailormade is renowned for its exceptional standards and quality of service and showcases some of the best selling holiday offers around the world.

For bookings and more information, visit thomsontailormade.com.

* For bookings made before 15th October, for travel before 31st July 2010, The Antigua and Barbuda tourist board are offering a discount of £120 per adult. The offer is based on the condition flights must be booked with either BA or Virgin, for a minimum of 7 nights and that passengers must be 12 years and above. There must be a maximum of 6 adults per booking.