Recently  Karen Schaler a journalist with the Huffington Post the exclusive private islands resort located just two miles off the coast of Antigua. Jumby Bay’s low key lifestyle attracted celebrities like Hilary Swank, Paul McCartney and Mariah Carey. Here is what the author had to say.

A  big part of Jumby Bay’s charm is the friendly staff that goes out of its way to make you feel at home. There is no tipping here, Jumby is all inclusive, so you know when staff members are being kind and caring it’s genuine and comes from their heart, not because they’re hoping you’ll tip them well.

Also important in keeping the peaceful, idyllic vibe is that on this private island you’ll only find 40 rooms and suites and a handful of multi-million dollar villas and private estate homes to rent. You get around by bicycle or golf cart or just walking.

The resort has recently reopened after undergoing an impressive 28-million dollar renovation. Jumby Bay’s managing director Andrew Hedley told me while the island was already top rated in the Caribbean it needed a “refresh” to continue to exceed guest’s expectations, so even during a tough economy the millions were spent.

To read the full article visit The Huffington Post.