Holy Week in the colonial masterpiece that is Antigua, Guatemala is one of the most colourful and extravagant festivals on the continent - if not in the world.

The sun-kissed city of exquisite churches and monasteries, ochre houses and shady plazas, in the shadow of three volcanoes and surrounded by orchards, is a delightful place to stay all year around.

At Easter, the cobbled streets are cloaked in carpets of flowers, and ornate floats stacked with religious symbols and clouded with incense accompany the many processions.

The Villa Colonial is an unusual property built in the style of a Spanish street, with accommodation in pretty two-storey ‘houses’ with patios or balconies and a pool in the garden.

We've Been There

"Antigua is a naturally atmospheric city, but when the streets are coloured with carpets of petals and sawdust, and the air is thick with incense, it’s a magical place to be." Rafe Stone, Product Manager.