A tropical playground attracting visitors from across the globe, sophisticated St. James’s Club & Villas sits on a private 100-acre peninsula on Antigua’s southeastern coast overlooking azure waters and bridal white sands. On one side, the lushly landscaped property faces Mamora Bay Beach and the Caribbean Sea. Along the other, it flanks Coco Beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

The ambience at this stylish escape is peacefully laid-back despite its location in one of Antigua’s toniest areas. Couples and their wedding guests fill their days with as much or as little as their hearts desire, whether it’s beach- and poolside relaxation, treatments at the spa, tennis, watersports or deep-sea fishing. Nearby, they can golf, shop and explore such local treasures as Shirley Heights, English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard.

Guests refuel at four distinctly different restaurants, among them The Docksider, known as much for its panoramic water views and charming nautical decor as its Caribbean-inspired dishes. Those who wish to dine in a more tranquil setting do so in the resort’s signature fine dining restaurant, Piccolo Mondo.

St. James’s also offers a vast choice of guestrooms and suites, all providing direct beach access, private terraces, rattan furnishing and terra-cotta flooring. Featuring extra-spacious accommodations and every amenity imaginable, the brand-new waterfront Royal Suites are most popular for honeymoon and destination wedding couples.

The 40 residential-style villas dotting the hillside above Mamora Bay add to the resort’s club-like ambience. Boasting 1,600 square feet of lavish living space, not to mention striking ocean views, villas are a perfect option for couples, families and wedding parties seeking more privacy and added amenities. A full kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals and snacks, and sliding glass doors open up to a large outdoor area with lounge chairs and a dining table. Caribbean color tones make expansive common areas and bedrooms cheery and bright.

Wedding couples can rest assured; St. James’s Club has its own dedicated planners to ensure a seamless event. Services include anything from ordering the bridal bouquet and decorating the wedding gazebo to putting champagne on ice. Leaving the taxing details to the pros, couples are free to relax and enjoy all that the resort and Antigua have to offer.