DALLAS - When Rosewood Hotels & Resorts assumed management of Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort in 2002, Rosewood was awarded one of the most beautiful and unique properties in the world. Though Jumby Bay is one of the most revered destinations for sophisticated travelers around the globe, its owners are committed to making the premier Caribbean resort even better. Today, envisioning the possibilities of improving upon this already outstanding property, Rosewood announced the launch of an extensive renovation of this exclusive island hideaway.
The $26-million project, which will be designed by MCM Architects of Portland, Oregon, will include the complete redesign and rebuilding of guest accommodations as well as the addition of a new resort spa, oceanfront infinity pool and the total renovation of the open-air Verandah restaurant.
Jumby Bay has long been lauded for its attention to detail, and the renovation and expansion will be a reflection of this quest for perfection and sophisticated luxury. The new world-class spa will offer four treatment rooms surrounding a dramatic sculpture garden. Each room will boast a private courtyard, allowing guests the opportunity to savor sumptuous treatments in the beautiful Caribbean environment. Similar attention to detail will be evident in the stunning oceanfront infinity pool, which will seamlessly draw eyes towards panoramic views of the sea. With luxurious residential style interiors, and private entry courtyards, newly created suites will also enjoy private infinity pools and superior guest services. All areas of the 300-acre property will be enhanced and redesigned without abandoning the original spirit of the resort.
"This renewal is a significant validation of Rosewood's dedication to providing the highest level of service and attention to detail," states Robert Boulogne, Chief Operating Officer of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "Though Jumby Bay is already recognized as one of the premier resorts in the world, we are excited to further elevate its standard of luxury."
With the 12 month renovation scheduled for completion in mid 2009, Jumby Bay's Villas and high-value selection of Estate Homes will remain open throughout the project. The remainder of the property will close June 1, 2008.
The selection of MCM Architects to design the renovation is an astute choice given the firm's long-running familiarity with Jumby Bay Island. MCM has been the lead architect since Jumby Bay's inception, and will assure the original sense of the resort so beloved of generations of returning guests will be retained.
Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is an inclusive luxury retreat set on its own enchanting 300-acre private island two miles off the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. Accessible only by boat, the resort offers upscale travelers a relaxed and authentic Caribbean escape with superb white-sand beaches and lush tropical environs. Spread across one-third of the island are Jumby Bay's 40 suites and 12 villas, each newly refurbished with casually elegant décor and private pools. Ten lavish and fully staffed private estate homes are also available, with private pools and tennis courts, and full access to the many amenities of Jumby Bay. For active travelers, the resort offers watersports, tennis, hiking and biking trails, a fitness center and 25-meter freshwater lap pool. Simplicity, distinctiveness and the delectable freshness of local ingredients are at the heart of dining at Jumby Bay's two restaurants and in-room dining experience. In 2007, Jumby Bay earned distinction as the "World's Best Caribbean Resort" from Travel + Leisure's World's Best Readers' Survey. It was also ranked #6 in T+L's "World's Best Service Awards" for the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas, and was included in T+L's "Top 500 World's Best Hotels" as well as on Conde Nast Traveler's "World's Best Places to Stay Gold List." www.jumbybayresort.com.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com.
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