Galley Bay is set on one of Antigua's many beautiful beaches, this exclusive hideaway offers guests a fabulous combination of superior service, gourmet cuisine and rustic luxury in a very natural setting. Much of the architecture here is inspired by the French artist Gauguin, the charming individual Cottages with their separate bath and shower are surrounded by lush gardens. The peaceful, natural lagoon hosts rare birds, pelican and herons. There are 2 excellent restaurants offering intimate, candlelit dining of excellent quality. At sunset, hors d'oeuvres are served at the Gauguin Bar, which overlooks the sea from under its Tahitian-style roof. There are activities and water sports, but reclining with a novel from the library is equally as popular.

The boutique property’s 98 guest rooms are set amid 40 acres of beautiful tropical gardens, providing a sense of privacy. Most accommodations are tucked into the landscape along the beach, so your next swim is just a few steps across the sand. The distinctive Gauguin cottages, hidden amid the gardens, offer lagoon views and concealed individual plunge pools for private dips.

Part of the joy of staying at Galley Bay is dining at our two alfresco restaurants. Farm-fresh offerings are prepared with care under the direction of award-winning Executive Chef Andrew “Stan” Baxter, who carefully melds Caribbean with Continental into wonderfully original dishes. On the menu, you’ll recognize his distinctive touch in dishes like the Blue Mountain Coffee-dusted beef tenderloin, served with a spiced mango Béarnaise, accompanied by sweet potato mille-feuille, or the cornmeal-crusted yellowfin tuna and cherry tomato confit, served with a basil aioli.

The romance continues at Gauguin. Here, you’ll dine in a cabana for two by flickering candlelight among the palm trees, literally steps from the sea, with only a thatched roof between you and the evening sky