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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Cocobay Resort in '9 of the Most Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day in the Caribbean'

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…

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Antigua gets a shout-out in 'Best Caribbean Shopping Off the Beaten Path'

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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  • Anil June 10, 2010 at 8:58pm
    Let me first do the basic research and then come back to ask some questions.
  • Julie June 10, 2010 at 8:57pm
    With all the great beaches, there are plenty of quiet places to relax and read. If you have questions while deciding let us know. I'm sure the group can provide some advice if you need it.
  • Anil June 10, 2010 at 8:49pm
    Not yet decided - I just have a plane ticket - thanks to a DBC voucher :) I am still planning/researching for a hideaway. I have to do some serious reading so need a calm place
  • Julie June 10, 2010 at 8:44pm
    Hi Anil, yes they do have 365 beaches. Where are you staying while you're on island?
  • Anil June 10, 2010 at 8:40pm
    This is my first trip. I gather they have 365 beaches. Amazing if it is true
  • Julie June 10, 2010 at 8:30pm
    Hi everyone. I just returned from a quick trip to Antigua. Two restaurants that I enjoyed were OJs (as Jordan mentioned) and the Bay House restaurant at Trade Winds hotel. For beach-shack I liked Castaways on Jolly Beach at Jolly Harbour. The beach there is amazing, and food and drinks are good.
  • Jordan Simon June 6, 2010 at 11:16pm
    Sadly, some of the fun "hidden" restaurants -- and the best eateries, for that matter -- have closed the past couple of years. Papa Zouk in St. John's is a cool spot for seafood, with 200 rums by the glass at their tiny bar. Catherine's Cafe and Johnny CocoNat (next door to each other) in the English/Falmouth harbour area are excellent, as is Cecelia's at High Point (north coast). La Bussola serves up great Italian on Runaway Bay. (These aren't exactly secrets though)... As for beach liming, try Turner's and OJ's at Crabbe Hill. The Beach used to be good at Dickenson Bay; best for cocktails now.
  • Anil June 6, 2010 at 11:10pm
    Amazing - No postings here ? OK, let me begin by asking a few basic questions about Antigua.

    1. A favorite hidden restaurant or local food ?
    2. A beach-shack or a watering hole to just chill and have a drink or two ?
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