Luxury Locations issue 26

JESS LOXLEY-STUART I was born in London but my story really began when my family moved to Antigua when I was four. My earliest memories are woven into this island and I feel so lucky to have a childhood that was defined by freedom. Antigua offers this quiet kind of magic, a pace that encourages presence, a community that embraces you and living in literal paradise! I wanted to make the conscious decision to root my life and my business somewhere that feels completely authentic to who I am. I’m the co-founder of a high-design travel house called Ruth & Bud, which I run with my business partner. Our HQ being in Antigua feels like the most incredible luxury that fuels every corner of our creativity. Our work is about far more than travel. We curate experiences and journeys for our clients that feel personal and transformative, whether they unfold in Japan, Marrakech, or a remote corner of Patagonia. Each itinerary is crafted and produced with intention and an understanding that travel can be both beautiful and deeply meaningful. Despite exploring the world for a living, Antigua is always the place we can’t wait to return to and one of the destinations we’re most proud to recommend to our clients. There’s a soulfulness I’ve lived all over the island at different stages of my life, but moving back to the west coast last year felt like the perfect fit for my family. It’s blossoming into this gorgeous, close-knit community where everything you need is just a short stroll or golf-cart ride away. There’s a real sense of neighbours looking out for one another, here that you simply can’t manufacture. What made you choose Jolly Harbour?

kids playing freely, and mornings that begin with movement. Whether it’s tennis, paddleboarding, or a workout overlooking the water. With incredible restaurants, a supermarket, new lifestyle facilities on the horizon, and arguably some of the best beaches in the Caribbean as your backyard, it creates a lifestyle that feels both effortless and deeply luxurious. Share your top tip for adjusting to island life. Give yourself time to truly slow down. Antigua has its own rhythm and the moment you lean into it everything begins to feel lighter. Get to know the local communities; the island opens up in the most extraordinary ways when you build real connections. And finally, stay curious and explore. Antigua reveals itself layer by layer, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Despite exploring the world for a living, Antigua is always the place we can’t wait to return to and one of the destinations we’re most proud to recommend to our clients. There’s a soulfulness here that you simply can’t manufacture.

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