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  1. Take a cab and do a short tour to one’s requirements. Then get dropped off at Catherine’s for a lunch, drinks, beds, beach, sea, boutique shop etc.. When ready to return, Catherine’s will call one a cab.
  2. If seeking a higher end dining, then consider taking a Britannia Stateroom (3 berth) and dine in Verandah or Lido Alternative every night.
  3. Think it was about US $40 each way plus tip ($50 total) Same driver out was booked for the timed return. Driver for return arrived early, which was appreciated.
  4. Very easy, just take a cab….About 50 minutes each way, but allow an additional 10 minutes for the return, because of heavier traffic. Gratuities to the Tour Guide will be appreciated and welcomed
  5. Sorry to interrupt The entrance fee includes a cave tour guide. Also consider a nice lunch while there.
  6. Slightly off piste…. If seeking something different to a beach or Rocks day, then consider an adrenaline day… https://adventureantigua.com/activities/the-xtreme-circumnav/
  7. Chairs etc are for use only by the paying clients. Drop offs are caused tidal and storm action. Easy access one day, steep the next. It is not a rock up and bed rental establishment. Book one’s lunch/day in advance. Early booking is recommended for Cecelia’s, Catherine's and Sheer Rocks. Consider a Rock Pool Day at Sheer Rocks for that special day.
  8. Seem to remember there were larger minivan taxis (think 10 pax or more per van) from the official rank. Unfortunately, do not know the price. But the despatcher at the rank will price for the whole van.
  9. Good choice…..No problems for either direction
  10. Sounds like an excellent plan…. Plenty of licensed taxis at the official rank. Hotels only allow registered taxis on their premises. Plenty available for the trip back to the ship.
  11. Very Large CVS close to OSJ Port… About a 3 minute walk from the port… Exit Port - Turn Left - Walk 3 minutes - Look to one’s right - CVS is on the other side of the road.
  12. Any cab from the cruise terminal rank…. About $40 (US) each way plus tip. Enjoy the floating inflatables amusement park, together with the views of same and noise
  13. Apologies. The New York Cunard Hotel from web https://www.cunard.com/en-gb/the-cunard-experience/cruise-and-stay/hotels If wishing to stay there, if not already a member, best to sign up for Hilton Membership, as there are discounts and concessions available for members.
  14. A previous post, which hopefully will enable one to come to an informed decision to avoid booking Cunard Hotels. Although it was for a Singapore Hotel, it can translate to New York. In no doubt CC people will be their preferences for New York at all price points and better locations. Quote start “From experience at the Fairmont being a Cunard offered Hotel Cunard makes contracted price deals with Hotels for “freedom of Hotel” aka Junk Rooms. This means your room is only booked 6/8 weeks prior to flight and the hotel will select the room. Rooms confirmed at check in and will probably be worst lowest floor, with no decent view (over the entrance and view of concrete and traffic). Any disputes, the Hotel will refer one back to Cunard, as Cunard made the booking. Cunard charge a Rack Rate per person, but the Hotel charges per room. We had a Fairmont Gold Room bay view (with many benefits) for a few pounds more than Cunard quoted for a “Standard Room” aka Junk. Remember, Cunard charge per person, for two pax the single rate is doubled to equate to a “Room Price” Also, a private car booked via Fairmont from Airport, then to Cruise, was only a little more than a multi-stop with diversions, Cunard 60 seater coach tour. Sign up for Fairmont Membership prior to booking direct, as there may be an upgrade offered on a first visit.. There are NO upgrades allowed, even if payment offered at check in, for Cunard JunkRooms.” Quote ends
  15. There is an official tourist centre booth and taxi captain stall with fares openly published inside the cruise terminal. The terminal is covered and includes many shops, market stalls, outlets, etc plus Duty Free.
  16. Taxi Fares ……https://www.antiguanice.com/v2/documents/Taxi and tour fares - ABTB final.pdf Outward driver will be pleased to be booked for the timed return.
  17. @fox02554 There are 3 great operators. Check one’s docking times with an operator’s leaving time to suit Silver Moon - https://silvermoonbarbados.com Elegance - https://www.elegancebarbados.com Calypso - https://calypsocruisesbarbados.com
  18. Because we like to…… It’s a nice place to stay.
  19. For something different, away from the town, consider Lime Wood - https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk
  20. Strange to have received no information. Call again asking for a price for a Voyage and Airfare booking. Flight upgrades were available at all price points. Just confirm airline of choice and seating required. There will be a slight delay in receiving airfare price as this is handled by a different department and the booking associates will have to make an enquiry. Note to self… When booking Voyage and flight package, do pay the flight element in full at time of booking. This will allow one to access the flight locator on the opening of flight, for an early seat selection. Otherwise, one will only have the option to select seats from those remaining, after paying the balance, being months later.
  21. Taking an unlicensed cab is entering into potentially bandit territory. Don’t even think about it. Jintys are the shared community taxi service, used mainly by locals to get around, are safe and very reasonable ($2.00 fares etc). There are no published timetables.
  22. Could this assist https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gj1XXYscqmijP7L46?g_st=im take link and click on Open on top bar… it should open up for the route. From memory, it is mostly flat cobbles with some highish kerbs
  23. Take taxi to Gardens, enjoy, have a good lunch (booking in advance advised), plenty of taxis available for return. If not, the Gardens will telephone a local (known) licensed taxi, who will be there in minutes.
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