Source: Rosewood Hotel Group

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, the award-winning resort nestled just off the coast of Antigua, today announces the official opening of the Beach Shack. The resort's newest culinary experience offers guests an authentic Antiguan food experience in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, directly on the sands of Jumby Bay Beach. Inspired by colorful West Indian style food shacks found in small villages throughout Antigua,the Beach Shack offers delicious local street-style food such as lobster and chicken wraps and rotis and locally caught fish ceviche.

Infused with the exotic flavors of the West Indies, the Beach Shack features a vibrant menu of both sweet and savory bites, expertly prepared and creatively presented. A ceviche bar offers a variety of delicious dishes inspired by the sea, including Mahi mahi with ginger and lemon grass; Shrimp ceviche with cilantro and red onion in a tomato lime marinate; Conch with pickled vegetable and basil; Lobster mango and lime. Guests can also choose from a selection of savory wraps and paninis, including Hot Jerk Pork wrap; Hot Caribbean curried chicken; Speck ham and tomato pesto with mozza Panini. For lighter snacks, guests can create their own refreshing smoothies from native fruits like Antiguan Black Pineapple, guava and mango, and an assortment of other seasonal fruits and vegetables. Guests may also choose from a selection of refreshing Caribbean-inspired flavors.

Built by Jumby Bay carpenters, the Beach Shack features décor from several local artists throughout and was inspired by the colorful food shacks found in Antigua's capital city of St. John's.

"We are excited to offer guests a unique taste of the local area with the Beach Shack," said Andrew Hedley, managing director of Jumby Bay and regional vice president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "We are always looking for different ways to help our guests uncover the local culture and area, and the Beach Shack demonstrates our commitment to offering guests truly local, authentic experiences that perfectly complement the resort's beautiful, natural setting."

The Beach Shack is open from 9am – 3pm, daily, for Caribbean continental breakfast and smoothie bar in the mornings, and for a more informal grab-and-go lunch from 12 noon – 3pm.

About Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort:

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort is an inclusive luxury retreat set on its own enchanting 300-acre private island two miles off the coast of Antigua in the West Indies. Accessible only by boat, the resort offers upscale travelers a relaxed and authentic Caribbean escape with superb white-sand beaches and lush tropical environs. The ultra-luxe hideaway's $28 million resort-wide transformation introduced its first-ever Sense® spa, 28 new spacious suites and fully enhanced accommodations, new open-air Verandah, new Pool Grille bistro-style restaurant, and new multi-million dollar Estate Homes with private pools, tennis courts, and full access to the many amenities of Jumby Bay. For active travelers, Jumby Bay offers watersports, tennis, hiking and biking trails, a fitness center and a new oceanfront infinity pool. In 2014, the AAA Five-Diamond property ranked among the "World's Best Beach Hotels" and "Top 25 Resorts in the Atlantic and Caribbean" on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List. The resort was also named one of Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Hotels" and was awarded "Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean" on TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice. www.jumbybayresort.com

About Rosewood Hotel Group

Rosewood Hotel Group, a privately owned company, is one of the world's leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups. It encompasses four brands: ultra-luxury Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®; upper-upscale New World Hotels & Resorts; Asaya, an integrated well-being concept; and Carlyle & Co., a modern and progressive private members clubs. Its combined hotel portfolio consists of 48 hotels in 23 countries with 35 new properties currently under development. For more information, please visit rosewoodhotelgroup.com. Connect with us: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WeChat @RosewoodHotels