The closest Caribbean island to the UK that has Maldives-like overwater villas
FOR beautiful views over the Caribbean sea with private plunge pools and glass-bottom floors, check out these bungalows.
Royalton Antigua is a five star Caribbean all-inclusive that became home to
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The Royalton Antigua has six overwater bungalows
Credit: Google maps
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The bungalows have a glass floor in the living area
Credit: Google maps
The six bungalows are split into different categories; Chairman, Presidential, and Junior Suite.
Each has king-size bedrooms, lounges, dining areas, and gorgeous outdoor terraces overlooking the Caribbean.
And every bungalow has direct access to the clear waters of Deep Bay near the capital of
There are also infinity plunge pools, an overwater hammock, a large soaking tub, a private deck and a glass floor.
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A stay in one of the bungalows includes a personal butler, private fitness and yoga classes, a sunset mixology service, laundry service, and a golf cart shuttle.
One visitor wrote on
Another added: "Stayed at the overwater bungalows, beautifully scenic and secluded for alone time with the beach nearby perfect for parties. Plenty of day and night activity options to fit any crowd."
Across the resort there are fitness classes, mixology courses, a spa, an on-site casino and dance lessons.
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Children are welcome too, and there's a Clubhouse Kids Club and at the Seaside Summer Camp.
One night a week the resort holds a signature Royalton White Party on the beach where there's dancing and live music.
Luxury at adults-only resort in Antigua
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The bungalows sit over the clear waters of Deep Bay
Credit: Google maps
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Guests can snorkel outside of the bungalow to see turtles and fish
Credit: Google maps
For food there are multiple restaurants which serve Caribbean-style classic dishes as well as holiday staples.
There's also a gelato and coffee cafe and the chance to be hosted by a personal chef.
Popular spots such as Dickenson Bay, feature calm waters making them perfect for swimming, kayaking and other water sports.
Antigua, along with its paired island, Bermuda, are also home to
and a wide range of wildlife.
The airport is only 30 minutes away from Royalton Antigua.
And from the UK, the flight time to the island is eight hours and 30 minutes - making it the closest to us.
It is also much closer than the Maldives, which can be 11 hours by plane, followed by a seaplane in Male.
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These are the first overwater bungalows in Antigua
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