ST. JAMES CLUB
All Inclusive Resort
UPDATE: 3/21/08
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Number of travelers: No more than 24
Welcome to Antigua, the largest of the British Leeward Islands.
Details:
Leaving in April 2009
Continental from Newark direct to Antigua: Group Fare to be determined in September.
St. James Club Premium Room, Double, All-inclusive, all taxes and gratuities included, meals included, etc. is XXX per night.
2008 prices: Scuba: 5 days of diving, 2 dives per day + 1 night dive: $450; 3 days/6 dives: $300; or each 2 dives is $112.50. Boat, tanks, and weights are included.
Airport transfers are $20 each way.
Departure tax is $20.
A deposit will be requested in September 2008.
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All the signs pointed towards Antigua. The largest of the British Leeward Islands had warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbours, and a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. It would make a perfect place to hide a fleet. And so in 1784 the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua and established Great Britain’s most important Caribbean base. Little did he know that over 200 years later the same unique characteristics that attracted the Royal Navy would transform Antigua into one of the Caribbean’s most sought after destinations.
The signs are still there, they just point to different things. The Trade Winds that once blew British men-of-war safely into English Harbour now fuel one of the world’s foremost maritime events, Sailing Week. The expansive, winding coastline that made Antigua difficult for outsiders to navigate is where today’s trekkers encounter a tremendous wealth of secluded, powdery soft beaches. The coral reefs, once the bane of marauding enemy ships, now attract snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world. And the fascinating little island of Barbuda — once a scavenger’s paradise because so many ships wrecked on its reefs — is now home to one of the region’s most significant bird sanctuaries.
Antigua is the largest of the British Leeward Islands at about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles. Its highest point is Boggy Peak (elevation 1,319 feet), located in the southwestern corner of the island. The current population for the nation is approximately 68,000 and its capital is St. John’s.
Hotel Overview
Welcome to St. James’s Club -
Antigua’s most famous address ...
A lush tropical playground, St. James’s Club & Villas sits on a private 100-acre estate boasting breathtaking ocean views and two white sand beaches. All the delights of English Harbour, Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley Heights are just a few minutes’ drive away.
A sociable club-like ambience prevails throughout, the visiting yachts contributing a dash of glamour. At its heart lie the guest rooms, restaurants and shops of The Club, while The Village is an adjacent sanctuary of residential-style villas tumbling down a gentle hillside towards the bay.
By day there are two beaches, four swimming pools and a kid’s club, as well as a variety of on-site activities to keep all age groups entertained. After dark, there is a choice of four restaurants set either in the gardens, on the hillside or right down by the water’s edge; the cocktail bars and live music to take nightowls into the small hours.
St. James's Club & Villas - Restaurants & Bars
Your table awaits ...
From the international buffets of The Rainbow Garden to the grilled specialities of The Docksider and Mediterranean cuisine of Piccolo Mondo, dining at St. James’s Club is all about choice. Our three main restaurants are located near the pool, by the water’s edge or on a panoramic hillside overlooking Mamora Bay, each delightful venue complemented by mouthwatering cuisine and attentive service.
THE RAINBOW GARDEN is The Club’s principal restaurant. It is set amidst the resort’s tropical gardens, its spacious dining room opening out onto a terrace overlooking the pool. From generous buffets showcasing fresh seafood to a la carte menus featuring prime steaks, guests can anticipate memorable evenings here, Mondays particularly popular for the live calypso music and international buffets.
Open daily for breakfast and lunch, as well as on selected evenings for dinner. Some dishes may be subject to a supplement for all-inclusive guests.
THE DOCKSIDER is distinguished by its alfresco setting right on the edge of tranquil Mamora Bay. Traditionally only open after dark, it offers grilled favorites such as fish kebabs and sirloin steaks, with speciality dishes like freshly-caught lobster and prime beef tenderloin also on the menu.
Open on selected evenings for dinner. Some dishes may be subject to a supplement for all-inclusive guests.
PICCOLO MONDO is the resort’s fine dining restaurant. Its sequestered hillside setting in The Village is enhanced by creative cuisine inspired by the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Deep-fried calamari, fresh lobster and grilled beef tenderloin can all feature here, the international specialities complemented by fine wines and choice desserts.
Open on selected evenings for dinner. Please note all-inclusive guests pay a $35 surcharge per person to dine at Piccolo Mondo.
St. James’s Club guests can also enjoy the more informal dining experience of COCO’S restaurant overlooking the palm-fringed Atlantic shoreline. Coffees and teas are also available in the GARDEN PATIO.
Daytime refreshments are served in three beach and poolside bars:-
- Sundowners at Mamora Beach Bar
- Coco Bay Bar
- The Reef Deck Bar (by the main pool)
Evening cocktails can be enjoyed in two sophisticated venues:-
- Jacaranda Lounge
- Cocos
- Docksider Restaurant & Bar (when open)
Live entertainment is provided and ranges from calypso singers and crab-racing to fashion shows and reggae bands.
The Premium rooms can accomodate 3 persons. Triple prices for each person are less per night than the double prices listed above.
Remember, there are 3 meals per day included in the price, as well as drinks!
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There is no profit made by Deep-Six or anyone connected with Deep-Six. There will be freebies given to Deep-Six by the hotel for getting the trip together. All give-backs are thrown into the total package and money will be refunded to each traveler reflecting this. In other words, the trip will be less than advertised. All travelers, including those connected with Deep-Six pay an equal share as divers or non-divers.
As a reminder, there is no one in charge of this trip. No one is responsible for what you do except yourself. If you want to freak out it will be to the delight of everyone else. If you fall down, get decompression sickness, get into a fist fight, loose your passport, get arrested, choke on salt water, get hit by the boat, suffocate from the squeeze of a boa constrictor, get assaulted or married on the beach, etc., please look only to a mirror for responsibility. Don't even think about projecting blame!
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