It’s time to plan ahead. As the winter chill thaws, the prospect of a long-haul break starts to look achievable again. Cue Blue Diamond Resorts, the Caribbean’s fastest growing resort group. It has more than 60 properties catering to travellers of all ages, where you’ll enjoy its signature All-In Luxury facilities.
Two of Blue Diamond Resorts’ most spectacular hotels are Royalton Antigua, which sits on the island’s lush west coast, and Royalton Grenada, which nestles in tropical greenery at the southern tip of an island famed for its spices. Both are Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resorts and feature everything from spas to restaurants, swimming pools and more.
Book your Caribbean break with British Airways Holidays and you’ll reach paradise in comfort and style too. With a convenient choice of regular, direct flights combined with a wide range of accommodation packages, other benefits include a generous 23kg baggage allowance per person, and full Atol protection from the moment you book. Whether you want to relax into an all-inclusive stay, a romantic escape or a family beach trip, British Airways Holidays makes your dream holiday a reality.
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Royalton Antigua has something for everyone, from couples and families to larger groups. The first of its showstopping offerings? Its dramatic setting. The resort is based behind a private lagoon next to the honey-hued sands of one of Antigua’s best beaches, Deep Bay, where the translucent shallows offer superb snorkelling over a submerged shipwreck.
Alongside impromptu beach and pool parties, daily entertainment and nightly shows, there’s also a spa, a fitness centre with classes ranging from beach boot camps to sunrise yoga, and a watersports centre for everything from kayaking to introductory scuba diving. Younger guests, meanwhile, have their own splash pad and activity-rich kids’ club, while teenagers can enjoy a hangout lounge complete with games consoles.
Royalton Antigua’s 294 spacious suites, all of which can accommodate families, offer sublime views of the bay or surrounding hills from balconies or semi-private pools. Upgrade to Diamond Club™ (see Royalton Luxury boxout) and you can reserve one of six overwater bungalows – the first in Antigua and the largest in the eastern Caribbean.
‘Spacious suites offer sublime views of the bay or surrounding hills’
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About 330 miles to the south is Royalton Grenada, perfectly positioned behind two pristine white sand beaches backed by the forested hills of Tamarind Bay.
As with its Antiguan sibling, the resort caters to all ages, with its sophisticated entertainment and state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and kids’ club and pool overseen by eco-conscious team member Turbo the Turtle™. Diamond Club™ guests can join in a fabulous range of activities, from beach volleyball, paddleboarding and Hobie Cat sailing to classes on aerobics, dance, cookery and more.
As the island’s biggest resort, Royalton Grenada is perfect for weddings and large groups. Its 269 generously proportioned rooms and suites offer garden or Caribbean views. Some allow you to walk straight on to the beach or boast swim-out pools, while others are ideal for families or celebrations, with two, three or four bedrooms, plus a kitchen, dining space and jacuzzi-equipped terrace. All have tasteful contemporary interiors with cream and earth tones and pops of ocean blue.
In 2021, Grenada was named the world’s first culinary capital by the World Food Travel Association, on account of its nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger crops. Unsurprisingly, Royalton Grenada does much to maintain this legacy.
The resort’s dining options include classic and cutting-edge French dishes, such as vegan mushroom bourguignon, as well as sophisticated modern Indian fare courtesy of Taj, plus local and international buffets.
To ensure guests remain relaxed and rejuvenated as well as well-fed, the resort features the full-service Royal Spa. Its treatments – which use Babor products – include skin and muscle stimulating bamboo therapy, a revitalising coffee wrap, and even a chocolate wrap or a strawberry facial for kids.
Visit historic English Harbour with its Unesco-listed Georgian naval architecture before heading up to Shirley Heights’ restored military lookout and gun battery, famed for its weekly parties and epic sunset views.
Join a catamaran trip around photogenic North Sound before sailing to Great Bird Island – home to endangered brown pelicans and red-billed tropicbirds – to hike along lovely nature trails.
Unmissable Antigua
Blue lagoon
Take to the waters of Deep Bay and explore the Andes shipwreck, on
the seafloor for
120 years
Infinity and beyond
The bungalows feature their own private swim-out plunge pool
Genuine article Royalton Grenada is based just minutes away from secluded Magazine Beach
With Royalton Luxury, all rooms and suites have…
• DreamBeds™: handcrafted with high thread-count sheets
• Rainfall showers
• Balconies or terraces
• All-In Connectivity: USB charging points and complimentary
high-speed resort-wide wi-fi
• 24/7 room service
Signature touches
Room with a view: Royalton Luxury Resorts provide panoramic views of the Caribbean
Happy trails: the islands offer many opportunities for hiking and sightseeing
Standing above the sparkling waters of Deep Bay, these adults-only bungalows feature glass floor panels in the dining room and living room, so you can keep an eye on the vibrant marine life. There’s also an overwater hammock and a swim-out infinity plunge pool. As well as a butler service, occupants receive luxury private transfers, plus sparkling wine and an Antiguan gift upon arrival.
From its swim-up pool bar to its reservation-free local and international restaurants, Royalton Antigua’s drinking and dining options are open to all guests. Alongside the Italian trattoria, Grazie, the Beach Club, and the oceanfront Caribbean Grill – anyone for fresh lobster or jerk chicken? – there’s a steakhouse, a sports pub and a gourmet chef’s table in an elegant mirrored dining room.
Bed of roses Royalton Antigua’s exclusive overwater bungalows offer next-level comfort
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Whichever resort you choose, British Airways Holidays offers complete peace of mind, with Atol protection and a 24-hour holiday helpline to help manage any issues while you’re away.
Passengers get 23kg baggage allowance each, while a flexible payment scheme means you can secure your holiday with a deposit from just £75pp* and spread the balance, paying in as many instalments as you like.
Club World upgrades will increase your food and drink options and grant you access to a private lounge and larger baggage allowance, plus dedicated check-in desks^ and priority boarding. These upgrades will also give you additional luxuries, including seats that convert into flat beds.
Most of all, though, flying with British Airways Holidays to one of Blue Diamond’s luxury Caribbean resorts means travelling with two trusted brands: a reassuring guarantee for a truly memorable trip. Your holiday high awaits.
Dive in
You’ll have trouble choosing between the Royalton’s pool and the sea beyond
Sweet dreams Royalton Grenada’s DreamBeds™ were handcrafted for Blue Diamond Resorts
Upgrade to Diamond Club™ for…
• Butler service
• Private Diamond Club™ pool and beach area
• Private Diamond Club™ lounge with premium drinks
• Room benefits: pillow menu, luxe robes, upgraded minibar
• Discounts on spa treatments and a complimentary
hydrotherapy session
ROYALTON ANTIGUA
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A HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Snorkel the underwater sculpture park on the sandy seabed at Molinere Bay. Its multiple artworks include a circle of 26 children holding hands and a bikini-clad woman posing for a selfie, all garnished with algae and coral.
Stroll along the Carenage inlet off the spectacular harbour of Grenada’s capital, Saint George’s, with its colourful fishing boats and restored Georgian buildings, before catching a water taxi to Grand Anse Beach.
Unforgettable Grenada
Lost art: exploring Molinere Bay’s sculpture park feels like you’re snorkelling around Atlantis
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