Spring Break will be arriving soon and – with the kids off of school and the parents exhausted from the dreary winter – it’s the perfect time to escape to the tropical climate and family-friendly activities at The Inn at English Harbour on the captivating Caribbean island of Antigua.
The Inn, ideally situated on Antigua next to the entrance of the historic town of English Harbour, recently finished a dramatic $1.5 million renovation that brought a fresh face to nearly every corner of the colonial-style resort. Spacious, refurbished suites combined with impeccable service, fabulous amenities, fun excursions and warm-weather activities offer families with children over 10 the perfect opportunity to reconnect with one another while creating lasting vacation memories.
While at The Inn, plan for fun, relaxing days with the children on the resort’s private, silky white sand beach, protected from the effects of currents or tides by its own private jetty. Use the resort’s sun beds and umbrellas to enjoy the warm, Caribbean sun and cooling trade winds while lounging on the beach. Kids can experiment with the resort’s complimentary snorkeling equipment to view life under the sea. Or, paddle out to the quiet harbor waters in a complimentary kayak and enjoy a stunning view of the vast sea and beautiful, wooded coastline. For an extra charge, families can also try water-skiing, scuba diving, sunfish sailing or deep-sea fishing.
After spending the day on the beach, retire to your spacious junior suite. The air-conditioned suites feature dark, mahogany floors and handsome wood antiques that evoke the grandeur of colonial days. Lower-floor suites offer a large verandah leading on to lush, peaceful gardens while upper-floor junior suites feature a large terrace/balcony with vaulted ceilings. The rooms boast king, queen or twin-sized beds with plush, high-count Egyptian cotton sheets. Spacious up-to-date bathrooms deliver the indispensable conveniences of modern times with separate toilet and bidet, twin washbasins, a shower of earthy green slate, and Penhaligon’s fine English toiletries. The Inn’s rooms also feature the amenities befitting this upscale resort -- mini-bars with refrigerator, cable TV, direct dial telephones, and safes – as well as new, flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi internet access.
Through May 10, 2010, rates start at $940 a night for the family-friendly junior suite, which includes taxes and service charges. The rate also includes an English breakfast as well as a three-course dinner.
Bedroom Suites at The Inn
From beachfront seclusion to poolside posh, each of The Inn’s 28 guestrooms have been lovingly refurbished.
The Pools at The Inn
Enjoying both privacy and centrality, The Inn’s 16 Junior Suites and 8 Deluxe Junior Suites dwell just-the-right-distance from the resort’s infinity-edge pool.
The Spa at The Inn
Dining at The Inn
Enjoying the historic resonance of The Inn’s original stone house, the highly acclaimed, fine dining Terrace Restaurant has been newly refurbished to satisfy the regal demands of English Silver Service.
On the casual side, The Inn’s beachfront Hanis Bistro offers the company of warm blue waters, balmy island nights and cooling trade winds. The open-air pavilion-style venue has been newly remodeled with marble tile flooring and expanded into a more spacious dining and event space. Offering breakfast and lunch, along with a variety of Caribbean and international cocktails, the festive locale will now be available to host special event dinners as well.
Executive Chef Fred Cougnon, known for his refined Italian cuisine, has recently spent two months abroad discovering Italy’s newest secrets and perfecting his culinary skills.
