Jumby Bay Island set on a pristine private island off the coast of Antigua, is home to lavish suites, villas and estate homes.

The resort Carlisle Bay in Antigua boasts a gorgeous oceanfront location and a family-friendly environment. Indagare Review

Curtain Bluff is an old school resort with 72 accommodations, no televisions in the rooms, a long history on the island and a tremendously dedicated staff that delivers a truly personal touch.

Hermitage Bay is a serene resort on the Caribbean Sea popular with couples looking for a real escape, with 30 guest cottages and excellent food.

Large families or groups of friends traveling together should consider booking one of the villas, all with pools and some with small beaches. They’re privately owned, so the interiors vary—from a relaxed New England look to a sleek modernist scheme—but all have large kitchens (private chefs can be arranged), comfortable bedrooms and lush gardens. Each Harbor View villa (particularly lovely is number 203), on the south coast, has a magnificent two-tiered living area that opens seamlessly onto a pool deck, making the Caribbean colors and fragrances as much a part of the interior as the modern art on the walls. The Pond Bay villas are tucked away in the northwest part of the island, close to unspoiled Pasture Beach. Villa guests have access to the hotel amenities, but because you’re staying in someone’s home, the experience feels more secluded and personal.