Antigua and Barbuda Travel Forum

I'm planning a 10 days holiday in Antigua/Barbuda on next February and need to choose the accommodation. My budget is about 80 $ for a double room and I'm looking a place on walking distance to beaches and restaurants: I'll surely rent a car for some days, but don't like to be linked to the car for the whole holiday. Can you reccommend an affordable place, even in Barbuda? I've already read the web site Anrtiguanice but I'd like to receive useful suggests from people who have tested places. Thanks so much.

We are taking a cruise which stops in Antigua....any suggestions for a nice beach day, where we can get service at a bar or restaurant with lounge chairs etc...? I heard there are many beaches to see....should we rent a moped? Any suggestions on how to best spend our time would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Dawn

Hi
I would love to visit Barbuda. Does anyone know if there are cottages or small houses for rent right on the beach? I can't afford the Coco Poing houses, but could do $200-350 night.
Thanks for any help!

Hi All,

I believe I might have made a mistake booking my trip to Antigua September 12 - 19th because of the weather. This was the only available time I was able to book our trip due to work schedules and unfortunately, my flight/hotel are non-refundable. After reading on numerous sites that September is probably the worst time to visit the island because of rain/hurricanes, I was wondering if there is any ray of hope that I should look forward to.

The touristy boards say rain happens for a short-while each day, but other sites people have posted to keep away. The trip was a gift from my parents for our honeymoon and I am praying for sun, fun, and relaxation.

Has anyone had any great trips to Antigua during this timeframe?

Thanks in advance!

Hi,

I am looking for somewhere cheap to stay from February 27th for 1 week. Can anyone help?

Cheers,

Ian

We arrive on Christmas day in Antigua. How do people celebrate Christmas in Antigua.... what are the customs?
Any information would be much appreciated, as we will be in Antigua for 4 nights and we wanna make the most of it

Many thanks

has anyone stayed on the hamilton estate near jolly harbour or know of it, is it a safe area? and is the walk to jolly harbour ok?

Hello,
I am flying to Antigua in November. I live on the west coast and would like to cut down on the flight expence and flight time but I'm not sure what hub airport is quickest to fly from the US to Antigua. I have frequent flier tickets on Southwest that will allow me to choose several different cities to fly from. Thanks

just me

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We are heading to Antiqua and hope to make it to Barbuda.
I've got very limited info on Hunting on sites, anyone have any suggestions or comments for the guys going w/ us? This is all I could fine: " Barbuda's Codrington Lagoon, hunting of deer, boar, various gamefowl on Barbuda. Licenses and gun permits must be obtained in Codrington Village. "

If you can recommend a good captain and mate for a fishing trip?
thanks
Maureen

I was wondering if some one here, on ANU forum who have been to both islands would be able to give a practical advise on what to expect on SLU?
My wife and I are planning to be there in December and go around explore the island. I remember that we could venture out basically any time of the day or night to St Johns or English harbour for a meal out or drinks. Will it be the same on SLU?

We are headed to Antigua Sandal's resort next week (Honeymoon)! I know the resort has some nice (all inclusive) restaurants, but I'd like to get out a little. I've heard of "The Cove" restaurant. My wife likes the nicer places. Also, I've been looking for a nice dinner cruise? I don't want a choppy all-day adventure (Well, I'd like that, but her, maybe not). Anyways, any advice? Stay on the property? Cruise? Nice Upscale Restaurants?

i am off to Antigua and will be staying in Blue Heron hotel - any one stayed there , is it OK?

regards

sam

hi
anybody know if there is a ferry to montserrat and how much does it cost,
also what are the best volcano tours of montserrat

cheers andy

i am travelling to antigua in july for 3 weeks, anybody know where the cheapest jeep hire place is.
preferably either the airport or st johns.
cheers andy

Hi Everyone,

My partner and i are going to Antigua around middle of June. This is out first holiday together so we want it to be abit special. However we have heard that its hurricane season from June - September. What are the chances of any hurricanes etc around the time we are going?

Also we both love to lie in the sun and get a tan, does anyone know what the weather is like around Mid June time?? The hotter the better !!!

If anyone can help on the above questions we would both really appreciate it.

Sarah :)

Hi, I will be in Antigua between 26th March to 9th April have hired a 4WD for transport to and from the games. Anyone got a space on their accommodation floor for a couple of hours before the games. Especially when the real world number one take on the host nation. Can run you around the island on off game days for what ever. Go Aussies.

Hi, just wanted to get any opinions on a honeymoon to Antigua (or Barbados) in the last week of June/beg July.

I've read that the hurricane season is June - Nov, but how likely are these to occur - i.e. is it a risk worth taking, are hurricanes more likely to be from late July/Aug/ Sept?

WE ARE THINKING OF GOING TO THE DIAN BAY RESORT IN ANTIGUA IN JUNE 07
HAS ANY ONE STAYED THERE
WE STAYED AT THE REX HALCYON COVE ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO AND IT WAS REALLY VERY GOOD
BUT WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT HAS GONE DOWN HILL.
OR ANY OTHER HOTELS YOU COULD SAY WERE GOOD
THANKS ALL

is there really pink sand in barbuda. I want to see a cool pink sand beach but I don't want to spend the time/money/energy getting there to find out it's like some other "pink sand beaches" that are slightly colored in some small spots at the exact right angle only when you squint your eyes and add a little imagination. does anyone know? thanks tons!

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site...

my fiance and I are looking at Antigua for our honeymoon, and we would be going in Oct/Nov, and possibly staying at jolly beach vacations.

does anyone have any advice? good time of year to go? good resort? is there much to do? we'd be most interested in relaxing in the sun, snorkling (maybe diving) and visiting local areas. Any tips or information would be great!

Thanks!! =D

Has anyone stayed in the above accommodation? opinions would be appreciated
Thanks

Castaways and Foredeck. Are they good?

We are docking in Antigua on a cruise ship in November. We do not snorkel or dive. Is there anything else for us to do other than sit on a beach?

Any help is much appreciated

We have tickets to the World Cup cricket match on 27th March 2007 - will stay for 5 days - any good places, preferably self-cater. Would we need to hire a car to get to and from the game, and around the island or are taxis, tours etc ok?

Myself and partner are planning to go to Antigua in August for three months and we're both students and on a very tight budget, does anyone know any very cheap accommodation? ie. hostels or the like?we're willing to pay up to 800 a month for an apartment or house with a bathroom.somebody please get back to me as soon as possible.

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i will be traveling to antigua for a one day cricket matchwe will b estaying there for approx 3 days and plan on flying on to grenada, does anyone know of any guest houses/ hote;s that are near the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, and also how far is the airport from the stadium.
thanks for your help
nytravdoc

Need accommodation for Mar/Apr 2007 for my son. Guest House or similar are there any? Have heard the roads are not very good, is this correct? Do you need a 4WD to get around?

How much does it cost to rent a car in Antigua and do you need and international drivers licence. What is the public transport system like and how far is it from St John's to the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Can it be walked or is transport a must.

I am looking on behalf of my son who is going to Antigua for the world cup cricket. Any suggestion for places to stay and where abouts on the island is the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. He will be there for from approx 24/26 Mar 2007 until 9th April 2007, he will have a few days for sight seeing in between matches so any suggestions.

We are going to Antigua in Apr. 2006. I've been looking for snorkeling tours that allow you to solely snorkel, but not last all day. I've read about Eli's, franco's, the kayak one, and the catamaran ones. Is there any tours out there that are a couple of hours of snorkeling or half day?