Antigua and Barbuda People & Culture

Saint John's is absolutely one of my most favorite place to visit in the Carribean. It is kind of run down, but the people are sweet. I loved getting smoothies here. In downtown Saint John's, there is a lady who makes smoothies from a booth. They have no sugar or other crap that you find in most smoothies in the U.S. Mama Lolly's Vegetarian Cafe and Take Away is another great place there if you want to eat. Some of the greatest vegetarian meals are available here in good proportions. Here's a link: http://www.antiguanice.com/mama_lollys/index.html When you take a taxi, know the going rate for a taxi ride. I found many drivers tried to take advantage of my wallet because they thought I was a clueless tourist. When they found out I knew what a ride was supposed to cost, they dropped the crap and lowered the price. Don't be afraid to speak up. All beaches in Antigua are great... there are 365 beaches there. However, they are much less modest than beaches around here so don't be surprised to see topless women or naked men. Also, if you are a girl, I wouldn't advise going to a beach alone... just from personal experience. A man once came up to me on a beach there wearing only gray underwear and asked me to go off somewhere with him. After talking to some other girls, I had found out that he had told them it was his job to impregnate young women... that he got paid for it... strange. I'm not saying something like this wouldn't happen anywhere. I'm just saying use your head and take caution if you feel it is necessary.

My home land, the Jewel of the Caribbean. 365 beautiful, sandy beaches with one additional manmade beach. Sister Island of Barbuda has pink sand beach. Fabulous coral reefs and ship wrecks, caves, bird santuaries, historic district, excursions, land and water activities, cricket lovely cricket, sailing week, antigua music festival, carnival, wide range of accomodations and night life, juicy local cuisine. The perfect getaway...always something to do, friendly people, duty free shopping...almost like heaven!

This is the most dry island I've ever seen - not beautiful at all. The people here are very british and very snooty! I almost got arrested over one of the locals trying to rip me off!! Shirley Heights was pretty cool - they do a neat little outdoor party at night to watch the sunset - the views of the island and ocean from here are pretty incredible - this was the only thing I really enjoyed!

My home land, the Jewel of the Caribbean. 365 beautiful, sandy beaches with one additional manmade beach. Sister Island of Barbuda has pink sand beach. Fabulous coral reefs and ship wrecks, caves, bird santuaries, historic district, excursions, land and water activities, cricket lovely cricket, sailing week, antigua music festival, carnival, wide range of accomodations and night life, juicy local cuisine. The perfect getaway...always something to do, friendly people, duty free shopping...almost like heaven!

Stay at Maho Bay eco-resort!  Platform tents, a nice beach for snorkeling and surprisingly yummie veggie meals. Great hikes on the island too.  Ram's head and Coral Reef trail are two very different and beautiful jaunts.

The capital town of Antiga. Bustling and full of local colour. Cruise ships dock here, probably a good place to miss on those days. Duty free shops along the docks offer some good buys if you want souveniers. Locals come here with produce each day to the fruit and veg and fish markets. Safe place to visit, no hassle from the locals who are pretty freindly.

Antigua is true paradise. The waters are beautiful and pristine with sandy bottoms, the beaches are wide and beautiful and the locals are fantastic. Bars and exotic little huts line the beach and water sports are plentiful.

Ahhhh, Antigua. This to me, is some of the most beautiful beaches I have ever vacationed on. Scuba diving, snorkeling...or just relaxing in the sun. Open air bars on the beaches along with steel drum bands playing late into the night. If you want a less "touristic" tropic vacation...this is the place!

Nice place to stay in English Harbour: Anchorage Rooms.
Pretty central and close to the hiking trail and the Nelson Dockyard

Saint John's is absolutely one of my most favorite place to visit in the Carribean. It is kind of run down, but the people are sweet. I loved getting smoothies here. In downtown Saint John's, there is a lady who makes smoothies from a booth. They have no sugar or other crap that you find in most smoothies in the U.S. Mama Lolly's Vegetarian Cafe and Take Away is another great place there if you want to eat. Some of the greatest vegetarian meals are available here in good proportions. Here's a link: http://www.antiguanice.com/mama_lollys/index.html When you take a taxi, know the going rate for a taxi ride. I found many drivers tried to take advantage of my wallet because they thought I was a clueless tourist. When they found out I knew what a ride was supposed to cost, they dropped the crap and lowered the price. Don't be afraid to speak up. All beaches in Antigua are great... there are 365 beaches there. However, they are much less modest than beaches around here so don't be surprised to see topless women or naked men. Also, if you are a girl, I wouldn't advise going to a beach alone... just from personal experience. A man once came up to me on a beach there wearing only gray underwear and asked me to go off somewhere with him. After talking to some other girls, I had found out that he had told them it was his job to impregnate young women... that he got paid for it... strange. I'm not saying something like this wouldn't happen anywhere. I'm just saying use your head and take caution if you feel it is necessary.

beach thats all there is and good night life in the summer

what can I say...the beach

Stay at Maho Bay eco-resort!  Platform tents, a nice beach for snorkeling and surprisingly yummie veggie meals. Great hikes on the island too.  Ram's head and Coral Reef trail are two very different and beautiful jaunts.

Go to Antigua and prepare to be amazed by the sea life!