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Hugging It Out in Antigua

Where: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

womantraveler blogger Janis Johnson recently bedded down at the Cocobay Resort in Antigua:

Cocobay was created in 2000 by two entrepreneur brothers who built the cottages, primarily for two people each, as an alternative to the large resorts, such as nearby Jolly Beach (casino, cricket stadium, and shopping center) or the very intentional upscale chic of the new Carlisle Bay a few miles to the east. Cocobay is intended to feel like home, with an all-inclusive plan (accommodations, three buffet meals a day, house wines, high tea, and water sports) that make it an effortless sanctuary.

Our bungalow on the sunset side was one of the choicest, close enough to the water to hear lapping ways and somewhat removed from the other cottages. But all 41 cottages are situated for privacy, with covered verandas and sea views from hammocks and Adirondack chairs.

The resort is especially popular with guests from the United Kingdom and Europe, who often return annually. They've discovered something that Americans should know. The family feeling extends to staff, who look forward to their returning guests. We would talk to lovely Kathleen, our server at meals, about her family and our families. We hugged when we departed.

The photo she snapped (above) leaves the beauty of this place indisputable, and c'mon who doesn't like a resort that wants you to hug it out on departure day.

Related Stories:
·   Cocobay Resort [womantraveler]
·   Cocobay Resort Reviews [TripAdvisor]