Contemporary luxury on the beach

Sister hotel to the award-winning One Aldwych London, Carlisle Bay is a stunning new addition to Antigua - and is attracting some serious interest. Situated on one of the island's most ravishing beaches, with a dramatic backdrop of rolling hills and tropical rainforest, the hotel's contemporary design makes quite an impact.

There are 80 suites from junior to three bedroom, each irresistibly spacious, with cool calm interiors and fantastic ocean views. Thoughtful extras include DVD/CD players, Gaggia espresso machines, fibre optic reading lights and luxurious day loungers on every private terrace or balcony.

Health, wellbeing and feeling fantastic are fundamental to Carlisle Bay's philosophy and there's an exceptional Spa, Blue. Blue is one of the first in the world to introduce Living Nature Spa Therapy, a range from New Zealand blended from authentic pure and natural ingredients. There are six luxurious treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, yoga and Pilates, juice bar, sauna, plunge pools and chill-out area.

Active guests will enjoy the stunning pool, the nine tennis courts (professional tuition available) and a variety of water sports, including a dive centre and complimentary windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and snorkelling. There are no jet skis…undisturbed tranquillity.

Ultimately it's all about thoughtful service, relaxation and fabulous food. There are three bars and two outstanding restaurants: Indigo on the Beach offering delicious healthy grills, seafood and salads and breathtaking ocean views - and East restaurant, serving exciting Asian food in a stunning contemporary setting. Both restaurants can be enjoyed in cool comfort; there are no fussy dress codes at Carlisle Bay.

Other 'wow' factors include the luxurious screening room showing great movies, a groovy library with a fabulous collection of top beach reads, beautiful public spaces and exquisite tropical gardens. Above all this privately owned hotel exudes an incredible sense of peacefulness and seclusion.

Referred to by the national press as one of the most talked about new hotels in the Caribbean this year, Carlisle Bay is stamping its mark on the hot lists for 2004.

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