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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa

Enjoy an amazing range of watersports, landsports and restaurants

Basking on a beautiful beach, and Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa has been voted the World’s Most Romantic Resort at the World Travel Awards for the past 14 years. Fantastic facilities and spectacular sunsets guarantee a holiday you'll never forget.

Make a splash in six swimming pools, a scuba pool and six whirlpools. Try thrilling watersports including kayaking, snorkelling and hobie cat sailing, plus free scuba diving for certified divers.

Book tennis lessons, play beach volleyball, work out at the fitness centre and unwind in the pampering spa. After a fun-packed day, choose from 10 fantastic restaurants and eight amazing bars before enjoying a plethora of evening entertainment.

Accommodation

193 air-conditioned rooms and suites in traditional Caribbean Grove. 180 concierge/butler service suites located in the luxurious Mediterranean Village. All have kingsize bed, television, coffee maker, mini-fridge, bath and shower.
CARIBBEAN VILLAGE Garden of Eden Deluxe rooms have terrace and garden view.
More spacious
Garden of Eden Premium rooms are located near the pool.
Concierge rooms and suites all have VIP services, four-poster bed and in-room bar.
Honeymoon luxury concierge rooms have garden and pool views.
Grande luxe beachfront sunset concierge rooms have balcony or terrace overlooking the pool and sea.
Honeymoon garden rondoval with private plunge pool and butler service have a Jacuzzi and enjoy sunset views.
MEDITERRANEAN VILLAGE Portofino walkout suites have additional sitting area with ocean and pool view.
Ultra luxury ocean villa one bedroom suites with a private pool and butler service, and many other room types available on request.

Restaurants

• Bayside - Serves international cuisine. Buffet-style breakfast and lunch; also open for dinner. • Mario's - Italian restaurant open for buffet-style and à la carte dinner. • Eleanor's - Caribbean restaurant open for dinner. • Barefoot by the

All Inclusive

•   All meals, snacks and unlimited premium-brand drinks including Beringer® wines
•   Red Lane® Fitness Centre and aerobics
•   Nightly entertainment and piano bar
•   Indoor games room, television and movies
•   Watersports including windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving for certified divers
•   Land sports including floodlit tennis and volleyball.

Weddings

Voted the 'World’s most Romantic Resort’ by the World Travel Awards for the last 13 years, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa is an idyllic setting for your Antigua wedding.


SANDALS WEDDINGS BY MARTHA STEWART

Inspired by the colours of the Caribbean, Sandals and Martha Stewart offer six vibrant wedding themes to personalise your free Sandals wedding.

YOUR SANDALS WEDDING INCLUDES:

•   Certified marriage licence

•   Services of a wedding consultant

•   Preparation of documents

•   Picturesque ceremony location

•   Bridal bouquet and groom’s buttonhole

•   Two-tier Caribbean wedding cake

•   5’’ x 7’’ wedding photo

•   Chilled hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine reception for bride and groom and two guests; and breakfast in bed the next morning

The Beautiful Beginnings wedding theme is FREE* for stays in a concierge room or above. Government and administration charges of US$500 apply for guests not staying in one of these category rooms.

BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS - FREE*

A simple, elegant theme of pure white, with a table for four set in crisp white linens, classic centrepiece and all alabaster cake.

FLUTTER OF ROMANCE

A fuchsia and pink theme with butterflies and a touch of whimsy from the menus and place cards to the pink cake or round mini cupcakes.

VISION IN WHITE

A classic white wedding with hints of eyelet and lace. Delicate white orchids and gladiolas make up the bridal bouquet.

CHIC & NATURAL

A romantic but modern theme, with white and green orchids, polished black river stones, vibrant green moss and touches of natural linen.

SEASIDE SERENADE

Inspired by the sun, sand and surf of a beach getaway. Exchange vows under a bamboo strung with strands of capiz shells.

ISLAND PARADISE

Features magenta, pink, orange and yellow. Calathea leaves embellish the ceremony arch, while centrepieces are natural wood trays of tropical fruits and bright blooms.

FINISHING TOUCHES

Exclusive extras available at an additional cost, including parasols to shield your guests from the sun, a petal-strewn aisle lit by floating candles and a sand unity ceremony.

* Terms and conditions apply, excludes Sandals Emerald Bay and Sandals Royal Hicacos.

Other details

Minimum stay: 2 nights. Couples aged 18 or over only accepted at this resort.

Key information

Rooms
  • 373
Airport transfer time
  • 15 minutes
Recommended for
  • All Inclusive, Honeymoon, Spa, Weddings

Kuoni Plus

2012 OFFERS

WEDDINGS
•   Free - restrictions apply. Please enquire for details.

For up-to-date details of offers please use our online booking process or call us on 01306 747002.

Perfect Moment

Savour a cocktail and sit at the water's edge watching the sun disappear over the horizon – a truly spectacular and romantic sunset spot!

Enjoy an amazing range of watersports, landsports and restaurants

Facilities

•   9 restaurants
•   7 bars
•   6 swimming pools, 1 scuba pool and 6 whirlpools
•   Spa (extra cost)
•   Fitness centre
•   Tennis
•   Windsurfing
•   Scuba diving (free for certified divers)
•   Canoeing and kayaking
•   Sailboating
•   Snorkelling
•   Hydrobiking and aqua tryking
•   Hobie cat sailing
•   Table tennis
•   Beach volleyball
•   Shuffleboards
•   Billiards
•   Croquet

Swimming Pools

• 6 freshwater pools, 2 with swim-up bar • 6 whirlpools

Spa and beauty

Red Lane® Spa
•   10 treatment rooms
•   2 hydrotherapy baths

Therapies available at the spa include:
•   Massages
•   Facials
•   Body scrubs and wraps
•   Manicure and pedicure
•   Waxing

Scuba diving

Free for certified divers, who receive up to two dives daily. Beginners can take the resort's quick certification course (extra cost). Specialist dive experiences include private dives and night dives.

Location

Located at Dickenson Bay, 10 minutes from St. John’s and 15 minutes from the airport.

Beach description

Golden sand, good seawater conditions/temporary seaweed.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

Between December and June.

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Explore the surroundings

Destination introduction

Antigua holidays feature luxurious hotels, a treasure trove of the finest palm-fringed beaches and spectacular natural beauty. Renowned for the best watersports in the Caribbean, on this paradise island you can spend time windsurfing, kitesurfing and diving.

Unwind in an indulgent spa or enjoy a round of golf on a rolling green course, tuck into hearty Caribbean cuisine and sip heady rum cocktails.

Choose from a wide selection of
Antigua offers.

Antigua Holiday Highlights
•   Visit St John's during your Antigua holiday - the island's vibrant capital city is home to a number of fine colonial buildings and a colourful market.
•   Discover historical attractions include Nelson's Dockyard, where the great admiral sheltered his war-ships in the late 18th century.

•   Dive among brightly coloured fish and vibrant coral, charter a yacht or see the islands from a unique bird's-eye view by helicopter.

Antigua All Inclusive Holidays
With beautiful harbours, pristine beaches, thrilling watersports and unbroken coral reefs teeming with life Antigua is the perfect Caribbean island for those who love to both play and rest. Numerous hotels offer all inclusive packages to Kuoni guests. Pick one of our
Antigua all inclusive holidays and enjoy all the island has to offer.

Antigua Honeymoons
All of our
Antigua hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we've specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Antigua. Please note that due to local laws and customs, same sex honeymoons are not recommended in Antigua.

Antigua Weddings
Getting married in Antigua is a magical way to tie the knot. Look out for our ‘Wedding’ labelled Antigua hotels for our specially negotiated Antigua wedding packages. All of our Antigua wedding hotels also offer Renewal of Vows ceremonies and many also offer special offers and discounts, please see the individual pages for details.

Antigua Multi Centres
If you want to discover more than one destination on your Caribbean holiday, we can combine your stay in Antigua with other incredible locations such as Cuba, Jamaica or even Mexico. Just ask your Kuoni Personal Travel Expert.

To find out more, call 01306 747002 or request your free copy of our latest
Caribbean & Mexico brochure.

Other Similar Destinations
Within the Caribbean, you might also consider a
holiday in St Lucia, Barbados, Cuba, Grenada or further afield in the Maldives or Mauritius.

Sports

Watch a game of cricket
Cricket is an important part of Antiguan culture, and the island has produced famous players such as Sir Vivian Richards.

Watersports
Make a splash with diving, snorkelling, fishing, kayaking, sailing and windsurfing.

Outdoor
Hike, cycle or horse-ride through your idyllic surroundings, go bird-watching for colourful species, and play tennis of golf.

Shopping

Browse shops and markets for handicrafts, clothing, local produce and art, jewellery and more.

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