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Jumby Bay

Coordinates: 17°09′N 61°46′W / 17.150°N 61.767°W / 17.150; -61.767
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Jumby Bay is a 300-acre private island off the coast of Antigua.[1][2]

History

The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493.[3]

In recent years, notable residents, who belong to the Jumby Bay Club,[2] include David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville, Ken Follett and his wife Barbara Follett, Sir Roland Franklin (Martin E. Franklin's father), and Peter Swann.[1][2] The island is also home to the Rosewood Jumby Bay, a luxury hotel operated by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.[1][3]

The island was featured in a 2013 episode of Private Islands.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Cash, William (October 12, 2005). "Antigua unlimited". The Daily Mail. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Millionaires fight for place in the sun". The Independent. October 22, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Jumby Bay: A Rosewood Resort: Our Story". Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Jumby Bay (28 Sep. 2013)". imdb. Retrieved November 3, 2015.

17°09′N 61°46′W / 17.150°N 61.767°W / 17.150; -61.767

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