Location
Antigua & Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Antigua itself is accessed by non-stop scheduled and charter flights from the US, the UK and Europe.
Jumby Bay is a three-hundred-acre private island, just off the north east coast of Antigua, only accessible by boat.
Constant sea breezes and trade winds keep the air fresh and the temperatures around 81 degrees Fahrenheit. From May to November, temperatures average around 89 degrees Fahrenheit.
Located on Pasture Beach, Bananaquit is designed to benefit from the cooling breeze of the tradewinds, whilst offering total privacy from unwelcome onlookers and long camera lenses.
For nature lovers, the late night annual phenomenon of the turtle season must be seen. Pasture Beach is the nesting site for the Hawksbill Turtle, one of the most endangered sea turtles in the tropical regions of the world. Since 1987 The University of Georgia and Jumby Bay Island sponsor two biologists during the peak-nesting season. They patrol the beach from mid June to mid November and assist the Hawksbill Turtle with it’s nesting process that takes place only at night. For more information on the Jumby Bay Hawksbill Project visit www.jbhawksbillproject.org
Distances
- The mainland of Antigua is less than 10 minutes away by catamaran.
- The colourful shops and restaurants of St John’s are an additional 15 minute taxi ride
- Flights are easily available to nearby Dominica, Monserrat or Nevis
Jumby Bay Hotel, a Rosewood Resort
Guests staying at Bananaquit have access to all hotel facilities including the fitness studio, Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, snorkelling, Children’s Club (selected dates), putting green, croquet lawn & much more.
On occasions when guests do not require their private chef, alternative dining options at the resort are:
- The 18th century Estate House restaurant serves dinner six nights a week
- The Verandah Terrace offers al fresco lunch or dinner
