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Antigua
Antigua is the larger of the two main islands that make up Antigua and Barbuda. It is a beautiful get away and many tourist enjoy the really energetic island culture but also the peace and tranquility that the surrounding seas bring.
Cities
Saint John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, and the only city on the island of Antigua.
Other destinations
English HarbourFalmouth was the original British settlement on the island.West Coast
Understand
Granted independence from the UK in 1981, Antigua has since built itself up as a tourist hotspot and rivals St Barts, Barbados and Jamaica in the Caribbean.
Talk
English is spoken everywhere on the island, along with local dialects.
Get in
By air
VC Bird International is situated on the outskirts of St John's and to the north of the island. It has regular flights from UK and America, along with smaller planes from elsewhere in the region. It is a fully functioning airport with Wi-fi capabilities and is currently under construction.
Both LIAT and Caribbean Star have hubs in Antigua, operating flights to various destinations in the Eastern Caribbean.
The following international airlines serve the airport:
BWIA (London Heathrow, New York JFK, Toronto, Kingston, Barbados, Trinidad)
To the US: American Airlines/American Eagle (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Continental Airlines (Newark, NJ), Delta Airlines (Atlanta, GA), US Airways (Charlotte, NC), Caribbean Sun (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
To Canada: Air Canada (Toronto, ON)
To Europe: British Airways (London Gatwick), BMI (Manchester), Condor (Frankfurt, Germany), Virgin Atlantic (London Gatwick).
You can also connect to Paris (Air France) and Amsterdam (KLM) via St Maarten
By cruise ship
Many tourist come to Antigua and Barbuda via cruise ships such as Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises. Excursionist enjoy themselves in St. John's the port where the dock. There is a duty free shopping Center right by the dock and also a lot to eat and see. From Italian cuisine, to Antiguan.
Get around
By car
Cars may be hired from numerous places around the island. Contact your hotel for more information. However, there is a 30 mph speed limit on the island, so driving can be a tad tedious.
By taxi
Taxis are fairly cheap in Antigua, and as the road surfaces can be a bit patchy in places, they will take you along the best routes.
See
Cricket is the Antiguan sport. Games are played at the Recreation Ground in St John's or at any of the 365 beaches on the island. Or on any spare bit of ground.
Carnival - from late July to early August the Recreation Ground in St John's is liberated from the cricket fans and is home to the islands main festival.
Nelson's Dockyard - Historic English dockyard in English Harbour.
Itineraries
Do
Scuba diving - there are many reefs off the eastern coastline and as a result, there is some pretty awesome fish to see. Snorkeling is also pretty good here, as the water is very clear, and it's a lot cheaper!
Sailing - dinghies, cats, cruisers can all be hired from many places around the island, and there are plenty of coves and natural harbours to...
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Hotels in Antigua
 | Barceló Fuerteventura Thalasso Spa  |
Score 7.975 from 49 reviews | | Avenida Del Castillo, S/N |  |
| The highlight of this hotel is definitely its prime beach front position. The hotel also offers entertainment programmes and shows and a Thalassotherapy Spa. The hotel has also been awarded the quality ‘Q’ by the Spanish Tourism Institute quality assessment scheme. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Elba Sara |
Score 8.25 from 63 reviews | | Carretera de Jandía, km. 11 | |
| The Hotel has a big Gym with Sauna and Jacuzzi, tennis court and beach volley. An adults’ swimming pool and a separate kids’ pool invite grown-ups and children to refresh. A Miniclub, where kids can join all kinds of activities such as colouring, games, etc…is available. It has many facilities so the children can play safely always supervised by a group of professional entertainers for kids between 4 and 14 years old.
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 | Barceló Club El Castillo  |
Score 4.75 from 2 reviews | | Avenida del Castillo, s/n | |
| The hotel offers a wide variety of services and facilities including, 2 adults pools and 3 children’s, a Jacuzzi, 2 a la carte restaurants, a buffet restaurants, a pizzeria, ice cream/creperie shop and bars. Additional services include currency exchange, bicycle hire, car rental, tours, babysitter (on request), a supermarket and a boutique.
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 | Castillo Beach |
Score 6.625 from 33 reviews | | Virgen de Guadalupe, s/n | |
| Castillo Beach Suites has a mini market. ... more | | |
 | St. James Club and Villas |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | Mamora Bay | |
| You will enjoy water views, tropically decorated hotel-style accommodations with white wicker furnishings, terra-cotta floors and a private balcony or terrace. ... more | | |
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| Hike and Trails of Antigua |
4 hours |
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This tour offers each hiker the experience of a truly off-road 4WD adventure, taking them to places of natural interest such as Body Pond, Great Fort George and Boggy Peak.
You will also have the opportunity to see Nelson's Dockyard, Shirley Heights, Interpretation Center and English Harbour. Throughout this journey, sample some of the seasonal fruits such as mangoes, pineapples or Guavas.
Then it's time to visit Betty's Hope sugar plantation to relive the memory of the only working sugar mill on the island and learn how to make rum. A picnic style lunch will be provided under the coconut trees on the water's edge - a truly beautiful, cool Caribbean setting.
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| Deluxe Walking Tour of Antigua |
6 hours |
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This tour is specifically designed for those passengers wishing to have a more profound experience in the beautiful city of Antigua!
The Deluxe Walking Tour visits a number of Antigua's points of interest and popular monuments.
On this tour, you will visit the following places:
- Plaza Central: center of Antigua, where the Town Hall is located.
- Cathedral: the original Cathedral, which was noted as the largest and most luxurious in Central America, was partly destroyed and the remaining ruins were used as a foundation for the new Cathedral which stands in its place today.
- La Merced: continually rebuilt due to earthquakes between 1500 - 1700, the original beautiful altars and organ are still found here today.
- Capuchinas: a magnificent example of an eighteenth century convent, surviving the earthquakes of 1751 - 1773, much of the original building is what you see today.
- San Francisco: the ruins of the 15 - 16th Century monastry, most of which still remain untouched, the church of San Fransisco was reconstructed in the early 1800's.
- Jade Museum: housing a collection of jade pieces from the ancient Maya ruins from around the country.
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| City of St. John's Sightseeing Tour |
3 hours |
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Start this tour with a visit to the local vegetable market, then take a stop in the capital city of St. John's where you will visit the popular Heritage Quay for duty- free shopping. This is where everyone comes to shop for duty-free, designer and locally made products. This two-story shopping complex has plenty to offer for the hard-core shopper or just the casual browser. Located in the center of town, there are many colorful vendors in the area, selling the usual batik pareos, T-shirts, woven products, and jewelry available on all the islands.
Take a walk up to St. John's Cathedral which was constructed in 1800. The Cathedral is built of freestone and is dominated by twin towers at the west end and provides a distinct baroque flavour. Then make a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which were established in 1893, for a delicious picnic style lunch.
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