Carlisle Bay occupies a sheltered sweep of beach on Antigua’s south-west coast, with low-rise suite buildings set between calm Caribbean water and a steep wall of tropical rainforest. All 87 suites face the ocean, using a contemporary, understated palette and opening towards the beach or gardens. Dining is unusually varied for the property’s scale: Indigo on the Beach is joined by Pan-Asian EAST, poolside Ottimo! and the adults-only Jetty Grill. CARA Organic Beauty Spa has six treatment rooms and a sauna, while the large swimming pool, tennis courts, yoga pavilion and non-motorised water sports provide activity across the beachfront grounds without overwhelming the natural setting.