Luxury Locations issue 26

LUXURY L O C A T I ON S • M A G A Z I N E

Letter from Luxury Locations

T o extol the beauty of Antigua’s beaches when considering what draws more and more people to our island each year is not just a cliché – it’s a disservice. Its unique qualities go much deeper than geography and aesthetics. Like many of us, it was the extraordinary colours of the sea that first grabbed Giorgio Armani’s attention all those years ago. But it was the intangible aspects like the island’s people, its authenticity, the way it takes pride in its culture and identity that would stimulate the late designer’s two-decade love affair with Antigua. Armani may have departed this world last September but his legacy here endures, evidenced in the friendships he made, the creations Antigua helped inspire and the hillside villas he loved to retreat to. The man who revolutionised fashion remains forever woven into the island’s tapestry, something you can read more about in our colour feature on page 26. Others born outside these shores but who chose to make Antigua their home will testify to an innate sense of community, an easy-going ambience, or, in the words of Jess Loxley-Stuart, a “soulfulness that you simply can’t manufacture”. Jess was one of a handful of people we spoke to who recently moved to Jolly Harbour as it undergoes significant redevelopment. The iconic west coast sailing hub is still writing its story – with a host of new residences and facilities on the way – but one thing that won’t change is its magic. Find out more about what draws people to

this welcoming community that’s as upbeat as its name on page 20. Also found within these pages is a special focus on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard which recently marked its incredible 300th anniversary. There’s a feature about the sterling work being undertaken by the Antigua Spay & Neuter Clinic as it battles valiantly to reduce the number of stray animals on our streets. Find out how you can help them on page 62. On the subject of charitable endeavours, the efforts of a group of big-hearted businesspeople – headed by Luxury Locations – committed to giving back to the community, starting with one little girl called Diana, are illustrated on page 57. Towards the back you will find our comprehensive guide to owning a home here and how we can assist you on that journey. There’s also a fabulous selection of some of the properties we have for sale and rent, so that you too – like Giorgio Armani and so many others – can experience firsthand what makes Antigua so special.

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