Antigua, Caribbean
A Different Beach for Every Day of the Year
365 beaches for 365 days of the year. That's what I'm talkin' about! All-Inclusive is the only way to go. But how to choose?
I honeymooned at Sandals and loved every minute of it. At Sandals, everything is geared toward couples; dining, entertainment, and newlywed games. It is not unusual to see couples showing affection; holding hands, arm in arm in the sparkling turquoise blue waters.
Antigua (An-tee-gah) may be an independent nation, but it is still British in many of its traditions. Economically, it has transformed itself from a poverty-stricken island of sugar plantations to a modern-day vacation haven. The landscape of rolling, rustic Antigua is dotted with stone towers that were once sugar mills.
Antiguans say that they have a different beach for every day of the year. That may be an exaggeration, but the beaches here are certainly spectacular: most are protected by coral reefs, and the sand is often sugar white. If you want high rises and glittering gambling and nightlife, head elsewhere,
Most locals will treat you with respect if you show them respect, but Antigua is hardly the friendliest of islands in the Caribbean -- too much unemployment, too great a gap between rich and poor.
Most hotels, restaurants, beach bars, and watersports facilities lie north of the capital of St. John's, in the northwest.St. John's is charming, with cobblestone sidewalks and weather-beaten wooden houses with corrugated iron roofs and louvered Caribbean verandas. Trade winds keep the wide streets cool. Since all the major resorts are on good beaches, most visitors tend to stay put, going into St. John's for a day's shopping jaunt or to English Harbour for some history.
Things to Do & See:
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Snorkel Eco Tour
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Swim with Stingrays
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Shopping
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Kayaking
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Sailing
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Jeep 4x4 Safari
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Scuba Diving
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