In Antigua, beautiful pastel arches bind rows of colonial buildings, and you'll find restaurants serving up chili peppers stuffed with rice under the steadfast company of the Guatemalan mountains. Here, three imposing volcanic peaks surround the soft, alluring beaches, and jade palms sway in salt-sprayed breezes joining travellers in their refuge under the warm Caribbean sun. At Jolly Beach Resort and Spa you can enjoy the streets of this former colonial Spanish capital, or plant your beach chair in the sand and admire the silhouettes of sailboats that rest on the vast cerulean waters.

Many activities are available at Jolly Beach to tempt you into the waters of this exquisite bay. Paddle a kayak through incredible mountain vistas, challenge your extreme sport skills with a round of windsurfing, or admire the tropical fish during a journey in a paddle boat. A fitness centre and tennis courts join volleyball and cricket on the list of active endeavors, while the refreshing waters of two pools await you and the spa on site is poised to pamper for an additional cost. 

Indulge in the Indian, Italian and seafood restaurants you'll find on site, or venture into town for traditional Guatemalan fare. This Mayan-based cuisine features tamales, seafood soup, pan-friend pork chops, and banana bread, and can be followed with a cold beer or cocktail from one of the five bars at Jolly Beach. Calypso and reggae dance lessons are available to prepare you for the beats of the Caribbean steel pan bands, or you can admire the pale crimson sunset that clings to limbo contestants during the Bonfire on the Beach night. 

If the cultural performances and waterfront instruction offered at Jolly Beach leave you curious, venture into town to explore the beautiful colonial architecture of Baroque churches or hike through one of the surrounding volcanoes. After wandering the Antiguan city streets, you can enjoy the terrace and satellite TV of your air conditioned Standard Room at Jolly Beach.     

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