Jumby Bay to Re-Open Following $28 Million Transformation

November 1 Debuts Rosewood's new Jumby Bay with new spa, open-air and bistro-style restaurants, Est

• 
  SAVE
• 
  SHARE
• 
  TEXT SIZE
• 
  PRINT
• 
  COMMENT
• 
  PDF

. July 15, 2009

JULY 15, 2009 - Anticipation rises as the unveiling of the the newly remodeled Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort draws near. In June 2008, on the heels of being named the World's Best Caribbean Resort by readers of Travel + Leisure, the lush, private island resort off the northeast coast of Antigua closed for a $28 million transformation.

Just over a year later, work is nearly complete, with Jumby Bay scheduled to re-open November 1, 2009. There is plenty to anticipate, including a NEW spa and resort dining experience, the complete redesign of guest rooms and 28 NEW suites, as well as the addition of NEW luxury Estate Homes. Closed throughout the renovation and redesign, Jumby Bay has now begun accepting bookings for the 2009/2010 season. Inclusive opening rates will start at $1,150 per night. Here's what guests have to look forward to when the resort reopens its doors:

NEW and Fully Enhanced Accommodations: Jumby Bay is heightening the guest experience with the enhancement of 40 Guest Rooms comprised of 28 new and 12 updated suites. Interior design by Miami-based IDC captures the spirit of a tropical hideaway, with casual elegance and romantic British Colonial style. New suite categories include: Beachside Courtyard, Ocean View Pool and Rosewood Estate Suites that all rest just steps from Jumby Bay Beach, each offering spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea.

NEW Spa: After years of providing private, in-room massage treatments, Jumby Bay is about to unveil its first-ever spa. Sense, A Rosewood Spa(R) will welcome guests to a unique sanctuary where signature treatments inspired by indigenous natural ingredients are performed before dramatic ocean views. Located just steps from the white sand beach, the open-air Sense spa is architecturally engaging, reminiscent of colonial design, highlighting classic Mediterranean and Caribbean accents. Five treatment rooms assure easy scheduling.

NEW Verandah Restaurant: Now transformed into the social hub of the resort, the new open-air Verandah Restaurant will captivate as an inspired setting for relaxed yet elegant dining and more. Much more, in fact, including a regular schedule of hands-on gastronomic classes from Jumby Bay Culinary Experiences cooking school, which will unfold in the kitchen under the Executive Chef. The newly designed Verandah Bar and lounge areas face the sea with an air of casual beach chic pervading under cooling ceiling fans.

NEW Bistro-Style Restaurant: The Pool Grille is the place for swimmers and sun worshipers to take a welcome break from their pursuits, with simple yet healthful fare and an array of refreshing beverages - including cocktails, mocktails and more - for the choosing. Located between the Caribbean Sea and the resort's dramatic NEW Oceanfront Infinity Pool.

NEW Estate Homes: Along with Villas, the island's Estate Homes were the only accommodations to remain open during the yearlong renovation process. Along with the redesigned resort, two new Estate Homes valued at $22 million apiece and stretching at least 9,750 square-feet will also debut. Each has distinct design style which compliments classic Caribbean, with unique pools, state-of-the-art kitchens, expansive outdoor space and use of resort services and amenities.

Here's looking forward to November 1, and a newly enhanced chapter in the history of Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort.

For more information or to reserve a room at the newly enhanced resort, please contact 888-ROSEWOOD, or Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort at 268-462-6000, or visit www.jumbybayresort.com

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is an inclusive luxury retreat set on its own enchanting 300-acre private island two miles off the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. Accessible only by boat, the resort offers upscale travelers a relaxed and authentic Caribbean escape with superb white-sand beaches and lush tropical environs. After earning distinction as the "World's Best Caribbean Resort" from Travel + Leisure's 2007 World's Best Readers' Survey, the resort has embarked on a $28 million enhancement, closing its doors though mid-2009. The island's villa accommodations and estate homes remain open, however, for guest stays, rentals, and as enticing real estate opportunities. Arrayed across one-third of the island, Jumby Bay's 12 villas are newly refurbished with casually elegant d'ecor and private pools. Seven lavish and fully staffed private estate homes offer private pools and tennis courts, and full access to the many resort amenities. With four new estate homes currently under construction, Jumby Bay is securing its status as a unique and inviting mecca for owners of multiple properties, as well as a real estate destination for those enthralled with the tropics. www.jumbybayresort.com, www.Jumbybayrealestate.com.