Description
This relaxed itinerary offers you two contrasting sides of these beautiful islands.
First you head to Antigua and the stunning contemporary luxury of Carlisle Bay. With a beautiful white sand beach to stroll along, spacious and airy accommodation, choice of restaurants and superb tennis and spa facilities, this is a wonderful place to escape to in a quiet corner of this pretty island. Spend your days lazing on the beach or on your day bed or swim or kayak in the crystal clear waters. Explore the island at your leisure or simply indulge in a good book to your hearts content.
For the second half or your island hopping holiday head to the British Virgin Islands. This mecca for sailors offers lush green islands, scattered through the Caribbean sea, with inviting coves and warm clear waters, perfect for a dip or a paddle.
Biras Creek is nestled into the North Sound of Virgin Gorda and is a popular spot for yachts cruising in the area. The Relais et Chateaux restaurant on the cliff top makes an excellent viewing point for taking in the glorious view whilst dining on some of the finest cuisine in these islands.
Spend your days exploring the island on foot, or take one of their Boston Whaler boats out to explore your own deserted coves. For the less energetic, simply relax and take in the view.
For a sample itinerary, see below:
Guide price
£3,745 per person
£3,745 per person based on 2 people spending 5 nights at Carlisle Bay in an Ocean Suite on a bed and breakfast basis followed by 5 night at Biras Creek in a Garden Suite also on bed and breakfast. Includes international and domestic flights and private transfers
Itinerary
| Stay | Location / Route | Overnight |
|---|
| 0 night
| Fly to Antigua | Day flight |
| 5 nights
| South Coast, Antigua | Carlisle Bay |
| 5 nights
| Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands | Biras Creek |
| 1 night
| Fly from BVI's to London (via Antigua) | Overnight flight |
When to travel
Peak season is December through to April but it's still good to travel to Antigua throughout the summer months. Although, June to November is considered to be hurricane season with the hottest temperatures, the weather is known to be fairly accommodating with the high humid temperatures starting up in September through November.
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Location and directions
Antigua
Carlisle Bay is situated in a quiet cove on the unspoilt south coast of Antigua with a backdrop of rolling hills and lush tropical rainforest. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the capital St John’s, and 20-minutes from Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour. Your next stop is Biras Creek, located on a strip of land between two hills on a 140-acre peninsula. It can only be reached by boat.
How to get there
On the northeast corner of Antigua, V.C. Bird International Airport is the point of entry for visitors arriving by air, its a 9-hour international flight (non-stop) from London. Carlisle Bay is approximately 30-minutes from the airport.
