Curtain Bluff Hotel

Old Road, Antigua, West Indies

If return visits reflect quality, Curtain Bluff is top of the pile. Occupying a striking peninsula off southern Antigua in the West Indies, the family- owned, five-star all-inclusive attracts generation after generation of the same families. They come for the elegant colonial-style rooms, superb food and 25,000-bottle wine cellar, along with fabulous facilities including four championship tennis courts. But most of all they come for the unique vibe with super-efficient and friendly staff. It reflects Curtain Bluff’s integral role in local life, employing largely from nearby villages and funding their children’s education. IB. Full-board doubles from £650, including drinks, watersports and game fishing.