VIDEO: The Verandah Resort and Spa in Antigua

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - August 24th, 2016

It’s a must-visit resort in Antigua: The Verandah Resort and Spa, an Elite Island Resorts property that’s become an institution on the island.

Blessed with perfect white sand beaches, spacious rooms and proximity to a national park, this is a tranquil, comfortable retreat, a classic Caribbean hideaway that’s particularly well-suited for families. And it’s eco-friendly, too.

Here’s what it’s like to check in.

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