We’ve stowed our carryons, hopped on our bikes, and it’s time to tour Jumby Bay Island, home to Rosewood’s Jumby Bay! Let’s head toward the Estate House, where you’ll have breakfast, catch a drink in the afternoon, and dine at the formal Italian restaurant in the evenings. The Estate House was built in 1830, and was the heart of the sugar plantation which once operated on the island. The Estate Bar is located upstairs, and is where you’ll find the weekly rum tasting (more on that later!) Stop by the early 18th century sugar mill. What you see is the base of the windmill, which crushed the sugar cane. The…
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Jumby Bay’s welcome cocktails have cooled us off and it’s time to check out our rooms. We booked two Rondavel rooms, one for us and one for the teenagers. Our rooms were located in one building, but are not connected, affording complete privacy from one another. They are located in between the Verandah and the Estate House, two of the three dining areas on the resort property, and are an easy walk to either. Each room is round in shape, with the bathing and dressing areas located behind a partial wall which sits behind the bed. There is a seating area off to one side and a desk and mini-frig area…
