Antigua and Barbuda What to Expect

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!

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!