Caribbean Room With A View: Curtain Bluff in Antigua

By: - September 24th, 2014

Above: the Cliff Suite at Antigua’s Curtain Bluff

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

At Antigua’s Curtain Bluff couples enjoy life on the edge – specifically the infinity edge of the ocean-view plunge pool in the Cliff Suite, one of four signature suites at the venerable all-inclusive resort.

After a day filled with lessons at the hotel’s renown tennis school, sailing along the coast or simply sunning on CB’s two beaches, guests may repair to the patio of the recently refreshed cloister for cocktails, canapés, or a spot of afternoon tea.

But the highlight of the evening will no doubt be soaking in the patio plunge pool as the sun descends into the shimmering water of Grace Bay beach, marking the end of a fun-filled day in Paradise – and promising yet another tomorrow.

From $1,200 per night.

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