by Jim Byers
Last updated: 2:49 PM ET, Mon September 9, 2019
A new hotel in the Caribbean is about to make a very big splash.
Hammock Cove Resort and Spa is set to open Dec. 1, 2019 on the quiet, beautiful east coast of Antigua.
The property will be Antigua's newest five-star, adults-only, all-inclusive property, said Elite Island Resorts Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer Larry Basham.
Speaking with TravelPulse Canada by phone, Basham said the resort is perfect for agents whose clients want the next big thing in the Caribbean. Reservations are now being taken.
"I think it's perfect for clients who've been to the same top places over and over and who are looking for something new and fresh," Basham said. "This is something that's new and very high-end, and that's a good story for agents.
"If travel advisors have clients looking for the newest, most romantic five-star resort in the Caribbean, Hammock Cove will be an outstanding choice. It's a new adventure to be had."
The resort will feature 42 free-standing villas with 1,080 square feet of elbow room.
"These will all be beautifully appointed, with very high-end, spa-style bathrooms and outstanding design," Basham said. "The bathrooms have dual, his and her shower heads and speakers with LED lights."
Each villa will have a large, wrap-around deck and a private infinity-edge pool, plus views of some of the prettiest water in the Caribbean, so guests might never want to leave. There's also 24-hour room service, a king bed, modern Caribbean decor and a customizable wine and liquor bar, so you can stock your favourite white or red wine or that special brand of Scotch or Rum you can't live without.
"Every detail has been carefully planned, and every need and desire anticipated," officials said. "Luxury amenities such as our world-class spa and salon and wellness activities will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. Romantic water view dining, private beach terraces and boardwalks, resort activities, and a wide range of island tours, excursions, and cultural events will have you falling in love with one of the Caribbean's most indulgent and experiential travel destinations."
Basham said villas also will be stocked with books from the New York Times bestseller list, so you don't have to weigh your suitcase down with reading material.
"This will be a great place for folks who really want to escape and chill out for a week," Basham said. "You can spend the whole week just relaxing in your room."
Of course, you might want to leave and explore a little. Guests can order room service any time they like, but the resort also will have a tiered swimming pool, wellness classes, a pickleball court and a lovely white sand beach with a boardwalk.
Basham said The Lighthouse restaurant at the resort will be the ultimate for gourmet diners.
"Our culinary director and executive chef is Marco Festini Cromer. He's from Italy and has worked at some of the top hotels and restaurants in Europe, including Michelin starred restaurants. I've done tastings with him and they're pretty spectacular. Some nights we'll even have seven-course meals."
The resort also will have a secondary dining spot called Irina's Bistro, with lighter, more casual fare, plus regional and craft beers.
Hammock Cove is adjacent to Devil's Bridge National Park, a famous spot with a natural rock arch and blowholes that spray water high into the air.
"We have a unique location on a protected bay," Basham said. "The water is unbelievable; really rich blue and turquoise. It's almost electric. And it's great for swimming or snorkelling, or for kayaking or a stand-up paddleboard. It's so calm and so pretty."
Hammock Cove is only 20 minutes from the Antigua airport, and guest don't have to take any tortuous, winding, mountain roads to reach the resort, he said.
"It's a pristine part of the island; so beautiful. And it's a great place to hang out."
It will be the fifth Elite Island Resorts property on Antigua, joining St. James' Club and Villas, Galley Bay Resort and Spa, The Verandah Resort and Spa and Pineapple Beach Club. Elite Island Resorts also operates top-notch properties on Saint Lucia, Barbados, The Grenadines and in Panama.
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