THE ISLAND

The paradise island of Antigua is famous for spectacular beaches and coral reefs. Apart from the mountains in the south west, the rest of the island is mainly flat with wooded valleys and reminders of its sugar producing days. 

There are many opportunities for diving and watersports but cricket is its favourite pastime, test matches take place at the Antigua Recreation Ground (ARG).  In 2007 the West Indies host World Cup cricket including several matches to be played at the new Viv Richards stadium on the island.

Worthwhile visits include English Harbour with the restored Geogian architecture of Nelson's Dockyard overlooked by the 18th.C defences on Shirley Heights.
From this viewpoint you can often see as far as Montserrat and Guadaloupe  and on Sunday afternoons be entertained by local steel and reggae bands at the Island's biggest barbeque party.

If you are after duty-free bargains a trip to Heritage Quay is a must, as is St. John's for shopping and bartering at the open air market on Saturday mornings.

JOLLY HARBOUR

Jolly Harbour takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Antigua.  Only a few minutes away from WATERSIDE is perhaps one of the finest beaches on the Island with wide white sand fringed with palm trees where you can make use of the many activities available, inlcuding windsurfing, horseriding, kayaking and jet sking or merely lay undisturbed with a good book. Later you can enjoy refreshments at Castaways beach bar whilst watching the spectacular sunset.

 

The Jolly Harbour Resort boasts the largest residential marina in the Caribbean and has a well kept 18-hole, par 71 golf course, designed by Karl Litton, set in tropical parkland near the Super Yacht Terminal. The course includes seven lakes and features views of both sea and mountains.

Dining out is a delight with a great choice of restaurants and bars including Italian, Mexican and Swiss as well as local Caribbean and fresh seafood.
Child friendly barbeques are also available at the poolside bar.

The many facilities of the resort include:

• Swimming Pool
• Golf Course (club hire available)
• The Grand Princess Casino
• Tennis and Squash Courts
• Full service marina
• Island hopping day trips
• Yacht charters
• Excursions, including deep sea fishing round the island eco trips and kite-surfing
• Helicopter trips to Montserrat or around the island
• Gymnasium
• Golf cart hire
• Mountain bike or scooter hire
• Supermarket
• Pharmacy
• Hairdresser
• Bank
• Art Gallery
• Shuttle service
• Gated 24 hour security

Jolly Harbour caters for every type of  holiday be it activity based, cultural, family fun or a well earned rest in the sun.

The Resort is...

• 30 min. from the International airport
• 20 min. from St. John's
• 45 min. from English Harbour and only
• 10 min. from numerous other deserted beaches.

More information on the marina can be viewed at www.jollyharbourantigua.com