Why Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Lionel Messi take holidays on Jumby Bay Island in Antigua
The stunning private island in Antigua, in the Caribbean, which is home to a luxurious resort, spa, villas and estate homes, is a popular destination for numerous celebrities
The Caribbean is known for its many pristine beaches and turquoise waters. The difference between one beach and another has to be the hotel and resort that rests on it and the service that it provides.
Previously managed by Rosewood, Antigua’s private Jumby Bay Island resort is now under the management of Oetker Collection.
“Oetker has been managing the property since September 1, 2017,” Julie Debas, executive head of sales and marketing, Jumby Bay Island, says.
“Since then, in collaboration with [architectural firm] Anastassiadis Arquitetos, we have refreshed the general resort area, including the main bar – Jumby Bay Bar and Lounge, the reception area, the Veranda Restaurant, and Boutique.
“We have also added a third pool – the picturesque Jumby Bay Beach Pool.
“In addition we have redesigned the Jumby Bay Spa, [so that its] lush setting now includes an infinity pool and relaxation deck along with a sauna and experience shower.”
Jumby Bay is known for having seen many celebrity footprints in the sand, including those of Sir Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Will Smith and – most recently – Barcelona and Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzo, who spent their honeymoon there in 2017.
The renovation work took place under the guidance of Brazilian architect, Patricia Anastassiadis, founder of Anastassiadis Arquitetos, who previously worked with the hotel group on the palatial Palácio Tangará in Sao Paulo.