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Hermitage Bay Antigua Trip Report: $2,000/Night All-Inclusive for $0 Using Hilton Free Night Certificates

Justin Vacula of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast is joined by James from the Churn and Burn Podcast to recap Justin’s all-inclusive stay at Hermitage Bay in Antigua, a luxury resort.

Justin and James discuss the full Hermitage Bay experience, including flights on American Airlines, complimentary resort transfers, the arrival process, and a beachfront villa upgrade.

Justin shares details about the beachfront villa, including the minibar, outdoor shower, mosquito nets, pop-up TV, strong Wi-Fi, beach access, and room layout. They also discuss the quiet, relaxed resort atmosphere, friendly staff, low-crowd levels, resort cats, and how Hermitage Bay compares to other luxury all-inclusive resorts.

The episode also covers the all-inclusive food and drink experience, including vegetarian accommodations, sushi happy hour, breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and the overall quality of the meals.

Timestamps

00:00 Points And Miles Intro 00:32 Hermitage Bay Overview 02:24 Flights And Arrival 03:47 Check-In And Upgrade 06:58 Villa Tour And Comfort 10:11 Resort Vibe And Crowd 11:20 All-Inclusive Dining 15:16 Activities And Amenities 20:54 Wi-Fi And Tech 21:52 Support The Show 24:09 Bugs, Wind, And Rain 26:55 Spa And Gift Card Fail 28:41 Airport Exit Issues 31:55 Calala Versus Hermitage 33:44 Listener Question: Redemption Value 38:28 Wrap Up 41:31 Final Outro

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