Incredible savings on Caribbean all-inclusives with Elite Island Resorts

This collection of seven all-inclusive luxury resorts in Antigua, Barbados and the Grenadines are all independently owned and operated, each providing an authentic Caribbean island holiday experience all of its very own. Until 31 January 2023, you can take advantage of spectacular deals at the St James’s Club & Villas and the Verandah Resort & Spa, as well as free child places.

Incredible savings on Caribbean all-inclusives with Elite Island Resorts

St James’s Club & Villas

Well suited to family getaways, this iconic property on a secluded peninsula has distinct areas: The Club, with rooms and suites, the restaurants and the activity hubs; the adult-only Royal Suites with their exclusive pools; and The Village, with villas along a softly sloping hillside bordering the beach.

With 2–3 bedrooms sleeping up to eight, the villas make the St James’s Club a winning choice for a multigenerational family holiday or a reunion with other family or friends. With an award-winning kids’ club and array of activities for teens, there’s always fun for younger visitors.

 

Perched on a hill, the spa features an outdoor treatment pavilion with bay views and a treatment menu including Black Magma with natural healing mud. This is a good place to be active, with tennis, a state-of-the-art gym and non-motorised water sports, and a charming concierge who can help you explore on excursions ranging from deep-sea fishing to island tours.

On-site, delicious dining opportunities about and, whether you’re in the mood for a grilled fish sandwich at one of the four beach bars or intimate Mediterranean and Caribbean fine dining in a secluded spot on the hillside.

The Verandah Resort & Spa

Bordered by Devil’s Bridge National Park, this eco-friendly property attracts families with its stilted suites designed to look like Caribbean villas, with bamboo and rattan accents, some with private plunge pools and all with kitchenettes and dining areas for extra flexibility.

Complimentary non-motorised water sports include windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, snorkelling, pedal boats, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking, and you’re in the perfect spot for walks in nature - including to Devil’s Bridge arch. Other excursions can include a visit to the island capital St John’s half an hour away.

There’s also an eco-conscious spa using products including caviar, pearl and green coffee to relax and rejuvenate. Meanwhile, the super-friendly kids’ club keeps junior guests aged from two years and up well entertained with lots of indoor and outdoor activities including a pirates play area and an 18-hole mini golf course.

An array of alluring dining and drinking venues on site includes Nicole’s for modern French and Italian fine dining in a romantic ambiance, Buccaneers for family-friendly Caribbean-inspired dining, and The Beach Bar & Grill perched above the water-sports beach, with light lunches and evening grills accompanied by spectacular views of the bay.

To book your next holiday with full financial protection, simply call your Travel Counsellor today.

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