This pair of West Indies isles serves up different vibes: lots of historic sites, resorts, dining & shopping on larger Antigua, barefoot elegance on Barbuda. Antigua's also one of the Caribbean's top boating destinations, famous for its annual regatta.
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Visit Antigua Barbuda Laid back and low lying, the smaller of Antigua and Barbuda´s two islands is known for its untouched landscapes, pink-tinged beaches, and slow, nature-focused pace of life. It´s sparsely populated, with around 1,600 residents, most of whom live in the island’s only town, the very humble Codrington (below).And at just 17 miles long and nine miles wide, it´s small enough to explore easily but large enough to feel uncrowded and a bit wild. read post
Read more…Palm Island Resort These tropical isles usually rank high on the list of V-Day getaways, and offer an embarassment of riches when it comes to hotels and resorts. So this year a freelancer put together for USA Today a list of nine for couples to consider for a romantic Valentine's weekend. You may not agree with all of them - and, indeed, I find the list skews too much toward bigger resorts and largely ignores charming smaller inns, but I can attest to one, Palm Island (above) in the…
Read more…This double-island country in the West Indies is famous for its 365 white-sand beaches, sailing, and excellent cuisine. That said, there are plenty of other adventures to make you feel alive, both on land as well as in and on the water! read post
Read more…Why in the world should you settle for all those cheesy malls and resort gift shops, the cruise-terminal complexes and hyper- commercialized downtowns clogged with cookie-cutter perfume, watch, and T-shirt shops? If you know where to look, it’s still possible to find unique local products, atmosphere, or both. There are of course various straw markets and crafts centers on various islands, of course, but here are just a few of the other favorites I’ve come across in my years covering the…
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Horseback riding at Dickinson Beach. Ask for Lionel, great dreads!
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