St James's Club, Antigua (Caribbean)

St James's Club nestles within its own 40-hectare peninsula in the south-east corner of Antigua, 10 minutes drive from Nelson's Dockyard and approximately half an hour from the capital of St John's. The 251 rooms are a mix of spacious villas, beachfront suites and hotel-style rooms, all with a private balcony or patio, air conditioning and self-catering facilities in the villas. Exceptional service and a wide range of dining options are on offer at the resort's four restaurants, from Caribbean to Mediterranean and buffet to a la carte. There is a choice of three beach and poolside bars during the day and three cocktail lounges in the evening.

St James's Club enjoys the luxury of two beaches, one welcoming watersports lovers and the other beckoning those who prefer a more sedate way of spending time beneath the Caribbean skies. The resort prides itself on its tennis facilities, and offers private coaching from the resident professional. When it's time to cool off, six swimming pools are dotted throughout the grounds, including an adults-only pool as well as a designated family pool. Water sports abound, with a number of non-motorised activities complimentary to guests, while back on dry land, two nearby golf courses should present a challenge to most players.