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Went there on a cruise and it is still our favorite place to take a taxi and sit on the beach. Safe and clean. Taxi driver wouldn't let us pay until after he had picked us up for the return trip and he was there when we were ready to go. No one bothered you on the beach selling stuff.
Written Feb 26, 2009
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Nelson's Dockyard, situated in one of the safest landlocked harbours in the world, was used by Admiral Horatio Nelson in the time of the Napoleon Wars.
Today the Dockyard stands as a memorial to British endeavour on the seas of the 18th century. Just half an hour drive from Half Moon Bay Hotel, where we stayed ...
... and great for taking photographs !
Updated Jun 16, 2008
Address: English Harbour, South of Antigua
Phone: 268/463-1379/1053
Website: http://www.all-inclusive-travel.com/Tourism/Antigua.htm
I got married here 17 years ago - absolutely fabulous! We dragged to people off the beach to be the witnesses and have very fond memories of the island.
"ah but I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now"
Written Oct 6, 2006
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On the north-east coast of the island, at Indian Town Point, lies Devil's Bridge. It's a natural arch formed as the limestone has been gradually eroded by the ocean waves (it's on the rougher Atlantic side).
The name is apparently due to the slaves who used to cast themselves into the water from the rocks; their urge to end their miserable lives attributed to a call from the Devil.
It's easy enough to walk across; I did so a couple of times. Just watch out because on a windy day it can be a bit dangerous.
Written Jun 2, 2004
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St John's is the capital and commercial centre of Antigua, and as it's also the main port (where the cruise ships dock) you can be sure it caters to tourists!
Some things you might want to visit are:
* its Baroque Anglican cathedral
* the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, located in the Old Court House
* the restored Redcliffe Quay
There is a bustling farmers market in the south of the city every Friday and Saturday morning. Fruit and local crafts are amongst other things on sale, and it's worth a visit to see the people too.
Updated Jun 2, 2004
Devils Bridge is located in the North East part of Antigua in a remote area known as Indian Town Point.
The bridge is a natural arch carved by the sea into the limestone ledges. It took it's name because many slaves from the nearby plantations would throw themselves into the sea. The waters around Devils Bridge are so rough that anyone going into the water there would not come out alive.
Written Mar 5, 2004
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Devils Bridge is located in the North East part of Antigua in a remote area known as Indian Town Point. The bridge is a natural arch carved by the sea into the...
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Q: Is is worth renting a car while staying in Antigua or are the local taxis and buses cheap and reliable enough?
A: many parts of the island are very remote. at night they will be pitch black, animals walkign in the road, 4 foot high weeds, . . . So if you plan on going all over the...
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I went to Antigua twice, for 2 weeks in 1996 and a week in 97 (followed by a week in St Lucia) thanks to my parents. It wasn't what I'd expected from a Caribbean island, being pretty flat and not......
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When visiting Antigua (pronounced An-tee-goewa) you'll be amazed of the beauty of this exotic island of 108 square miles, set in the really cobalt-blue Caribbean Sea. Its history started so romantic...
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Shirley Heights is a must ,it happens once a week and you can be entertained by the most wonderful rhythms whilst enjoying a beer and a barbeque and overlooks the bay very cheep and appeared very...
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