Jolly Beach Resort

Jolly Beach Resort is Antigua’s largest resort built on 40 acres of tropical gardens and exotic Palms, just 9 miles from the airport and 7 miles from St. John’s. Its 462 rooms with contemporary style interiors come with their own personal patios and sea views.

With its 5 restaurants, 7 bars, fitness center, 4 tennis courts and 2 fresh water pools this resort provides an incredible experience. Enjoy the warmth of a friendly staff and quality service. Enjoy the soothing Caribbean breeze and swim in the turquoise waters of the Sea or enjoy the Fantasy Pool. During the day, a wealth of activities awaits you at the beach or you can join in the fun by the poolside. Spend the afternoon touring St. John’s, shopping and sightseeing or just relax at the spa.

• The Hemisphere with its Caribbean décor and island music set in the palms is a casual semi outdoor restaurant.
• The Coconut Grill by the beach servers hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and fish sandwiches from the grill.
• Lydia’s Caribbean Seafood serves island cuisine and fresh grilled seafood on the beach.
• Ristorante Bocciolo serves pasta and other Italian specialties indoors.
• Utsav Indian Restaurant serves different Indian style cuisine alfresco prepared in an outdoor kitchen

The rooms in the resort cater to all budgets, from supersavers to superior king sized and junior suites. They all have patios and ocean views. So whether you are a newly wed or a couple, a family or a tired executive, Jolly Beach Resort will provide you with a relaxing Caribbean vacation.

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Carnival Elation

Vacation time means fun, but having that fun, means selecting the best vacation option. That best vacation option can be found through Carnival Cruise line; setting sail onboard the Carnival Elation. Elation is exactly what you’ll feel as you engage in the many thrilling activities that are available for your entertainment. With everything one needs for a fun vacation right on the ship, finding amusement will literally be a breeze.

This ship is one of the finer ones afloat, you can tell as soon as you enter the gorgeous, six-story atrium filled with tunes from the elegant piano. If gambling is your thing, the casino, Casablanca Casino, with its Moroccan design will afford you luxurious gaming fun. Whether it is fine dining you require, or casual fare, you can find it onboard the Carnival Elation. Tiffany’s Bar and Grill gives visitors a casual atmosphere in which to dine, if the two main dining areas are not your style. Eating is an experience onboard this ship!

With three swimming pools, mini-golf, jogging track, and beauty parlor, every whim can be fulfilled. Other fine amenities include a children’s playroom, babysitting services, a kiddie pool, and youth programs; these make the ship quite kid-friendly.

• 70,367 tons
• 855 feet in length
• 103 feet wide
• Passengers: 2,628
• Crew: 920
• Built: 1998
• Last Refurbished: 2005
• Maximum Occupancy per cabin: 5
• Registry: Panama

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Carnival Elation Dining Information

Inspiration Dining Room (Main Dining Room)
Imagination Dining Room (Main Dining Room)

Continental Cuisine is served in the two main dining rooms and reservations are required. The dress code is resort casual, with two elegant dress nights for a seven day sailing. Shorts and swimwear are not permitted in the main dining rooms.

Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (open seating)
Lunch: 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. (opening seating)
Dinner: Early Seating – 6:00 p.m. Late Seating 8:00 p.m.

Tifany’s Bar & Grill

Buffet style cuisine serving Pasta, Chicken, Steak and Salads. The dress code is casual and no reservations are required.

The Carnival Elation also serves continental breakfast by room service until 10am, has a full breakfast and lunch served on deck, and 24 hr Pizzeria.