PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE - ISSUE 15 issue 15 | Page 240

JUMBY BAY A playful spirit... Jumby Bay is a private enclave located two miles off the coast of Antigua, first discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and then claimed by the British in 1632. Owned by a series of owners including a family of sugar planters Jumpy Bay was transformed into an ultra-luxe resort and vacation community in the mid 1980’s The island itself is very in low density and is spread over 300 acres, the beautiful islands centre piece is its hotel which is ran by the Rosewood Group who back in 2009 embarked upon a $35 million refurbishment program. “as far from the real world as you can get” 240 THE WORLDWIDE PROPERTY BIBLE - www.simplymedia-group.com