CARLISLE BAY ANTIGUA

By Morgan Halberg

It only takes a few seconds at Carlisle Bay in Antigua to feel like you’re in complete vacation mode. From the moment you step foot into the entry pavilion at the hotel, you’re whisked into a dreamy state of relaxation—even the check-in process in seamless, as guests are seated by the bar with a welcome drink in hand while waiting for the room key.

Carlisle Bay opened in 2003, receiving membership into Leading Hotels of the World in its first year. The hotel is low-key and luxurious; it’s perfect for those who want to spend their Caribbean getaway embracing a true leisure retreat. “The visitors who come here work so hard, and they want to laze by the beach,” Michael Eutrope, the hotel’s director of guest services, told me on a recent visit to Carlisle Bay. “It’s barefoot luxury. You don’t need to do much, just go with the flow.” Here’s everything you need to know about the LHW Antigua retreat. Read on here.