Your Private Antiguan Winter Escape Awaits

As the days get shorter and colder, a Caribbean vacation becomes more appealing by the minute. With a postcard-perfect landscape and a wide array of beaches to explore, Antigua is the ideal location for a fall or winter sunny escape, and Villa Papillon is where you’ll want to stay on the island. This six-bedroom property offers stunning views and ample indoor and outdoor spaces for a trip with friends, as a family, or even a corporate retreat. You could be soaking up the sun poolside just 30 minutes after landing when you book this marvelous Antiguan villa.

Villa Papillon was designed by Ward & Co. and the property is thoughtfully appointed in every corner, from the living room to the beautifully landscaped gardens. A massive outdoor terrace is where you’ll spend most of your time during the day, enjoying the infinity pool or lounging on one of the sunchairs. Earlier in the day or as the sun sets, the deck is also the ideal place for a yoga session or massage (booked by the house manager who’s available 24/7). If you need a more vigorous exercise session there’s also a gym on site, and the renowned Jolly beach is just a four-minute walk away if you fancy a swim in the ocean.

Make sure to be back at the villa for sunset because the view is absolutely breathtaking — on a clear day you’ll be able to see as far as St. Kitts and Nevis while the sky lights up in an array of colors. This moment is best enjoyed with a Caribbean cocktail, like a rum punch in hand, and the staff at Villa Papillon make a great one. Dinner is upstairs seated at the property’s large dining table where you can enjoy the vista eating a meal tailor-made to your tastes by the property’s on-site chef. If you wanted to stay at your villa and enjoy all meals there, you certainly could but there’s definitely more of the island to see.

Antigua is just a short and often direct flight away from major U.S. cities, and the island offers a wide variety of things to do. It famously has 365 beaches, so you could go for a swim in a new spot every day for a year if you wanted to. A boat trip lends itself well to this kind of exploration and you’ll get to see some turtles or examine an underwater shipwreck while snorkeling. There’s also a stingray alley here if you want to go on an adventure.

For drinks outside of your villa, head to Sheer Rocks, a tropical bar ideal to drink colorful cocktails and recap the fun day you’ve had in Antigua. Or if you’re out and about for lunch, Catherine’s Café is a laid-back restaurant where you can have your toes in the sand and enjoy live music. There’s also beach access if you need to cool off in between bites and drinks. Also, no trip to Antigua is complete without trying the legendary Antigua Black Pineapple. Small in size and one of the rarest pineapple varieties, this local fruit is said to be the sweetest pineapple on earth. You’ll see fruit stands roadside to make a quick stop to purchase and taste this famous fruit.

Ready to escape to Antigua? A stay at Villa Papillon ranges from $8000 to 12,000 per night in the fall and winter months and accommodates up to 12 people. You’ll be able to escape the cold with a bespoke vacation where you can stay within the luxurious walls of the villa or explore one of the many beaches of this beautiful island.