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If you do not want to rely completely on the advice given you by a travel agency (which is the most expensive option), a lot of research is necessary. Internet research is the obvious method, but is focused on high-fare tourists. But what is even worse is the reliability of antiguan websites and e-mail adresses. Many pages weren’t updated for a long time and e-mail adresses do not work. On the other hand, phone calls may just rocket up your bill without bringing you closer to the information you wanted. Nevertheless, I still opt for the internet, but beware that a lot of patience is needed until you get the information you need.
The websites below are a good point to start the search through Antigua’s tourist information websites. The museum site is the best when it comes to get facts about all the sites on the island.
I was forced to book a new hotel for a date in the beginning of the high season – and that was “only” two months before departure. E-mailing several hotels found on the web brought only a limited result: From around twelve e-mails sent out two were returned due to an unknown sender, three were replied and the rest disappeared somewhere in the virtual Atlantic Ocean. Research for local sights and activities led to a similar result, with the only difference being in three less replies for a total of zero. Fortunately, Among the three hotels e-mails was an acceptable offer (another was fine too, but that e-mail arrived with a delay of a week…).
For some more info:
http://www.antiguanice.com
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In Antigua, you won’t find a supermarket chain like Wal-Mart or Tesco. All supermarkets I saw had a somewhat archaic interior and surely most of them were family-owned. It’s the kind of shop you’ll also find in the more rural regions of South America. As there are no chains, every supermarket is different, with some even offering warm meals inside. Also, some round up or down to the next 10 (or 25) cents, elminiating the smaller coins. One some, you have to leave your bag at the front desk or cashier, no matter how small it is. Anyway, going shopping in one of these supermarkets is something many tourists miss. But it’s another simple way to get in touch with everyday culture.
In St. John’s you’ll find many supermarkets, a couple fo them are located around the market hall. Perhaps the best known and one of the largest is Miami Supermarket (for some reasons, called in the spanish manner “Mi-uh-mee”). Another larger one is found close to the eastern bus station and is run by an asian family. I heard of one supermarket with a larger choice, located a little outside of St. John’s, called Epicurean. However, I was told that that one was quite expensive. But if you are looking for a special imported product, it may be the right cjoice for you. Leave a Comment
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The tourist information office is not a really well-kept place in Antigua – more a well-kept secret. It was in a cottage in Heritage Quay, now it is hidden in the 1st floor of a small shopping center called “Vendor’s Mall”. You’ll find that at the eastern end of heritage quay. Staff is very friendly and will do the best to answer the questions you have around your stay in Antigua. The office is open during usual opening times, which means it is closed in Sundays and opens somewhen around 9:00 a.m.
Their homepage will answer many FAQs, but keep in mind that also this page is focused on cruise ship tourists and wealthier people. A good example is found among the 25 tips when travelling to Antigua and Barbuda:
13. Best shopping deals are found at Heritage and Redcliffe Quays
“Best” is a good description for “Most expensive” in this case, as these places are among the most touristy ones on the island. Here, you’ll find a high concentration of souvenir shops as well as shops of luxury brands like Gucci. Sounds not like a bargain…
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To me this day on a beautiful beach was what life is made for so get here to Antigua and enjoy it. Leave a Comment
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A day-tour by taxi is a popular way to explore the island and a good choice, if you are arriving on a cruise ship with only little time to see the island. That and the fact that it is a very important income source for the locals are the reasons why I don’t have this tip under tourist traps. However, it is also one of the most expensive ways to get around in Antigua: Most-basic day-tours start from 70 US$, haggling down your driver is possible, but may result in a more “limited” version. Extensive day-tours with more stops may go up to 300 US$.
If you are on the island for more than a single day, rental cars may be a good alternative. I prefer to explore the island via public transport. How to do that? Check out my tip about the bus system in Antigua. Leave a Comment
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As a resident of Antigua, I take a personal interest in helping our visitors or those planning to visit to make the best decisions possible according to their holiday expectations. I have so many favorite things about Antigua & Barbuda that it would take forever to list them all here...
Please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have about the island. If I cannot answer, I will do my best to find out. You will always be given an honest answer. Leave a Comment
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