Need help about Antigua? I'm your guy

[Antigua-Guy]

Hello folks,

 

If you guys need any unbiased info about Antigua i'm your guy. I'm from Antigua and work in the tourism industry so I just about know all there is to know.

 

I've pretty much been everywhere, seen everything and got the T shirts to prove it!!

 

Happy Cruising!!!

[Jan_In_Maine]

I'll start -

 

1. What is the one thing that shouldn't be missed?

 

2. What is the one food/drink that should be tried? (end of October)

 

3. What is the one purchase that should be made?

 

4. What is the one thing that you think should be known about Antigua?

 

Thanks - Jan

[Daycare Provider]

1. which beach resort for the day...Jolly Harbor Beach or Pine apple? and why?

2. Do you offer island tours?

3. How far away is the devil bridge to Jolly Harbor Beach?

4. The best drink to order?

5. The absolute best beach to see?

All the info you could offer would be great. We will be arriving on the AOS May 3 or 4th. Thank you for the help.

Angela/daycare Provider

[Antigua-Guy]

1. What is the one thing that shouldn't be missed? - Antigua has rich colonial history (was once the British Naval Head Quaters in the caribbean so you don't want to miss out on English Harbour, the forts there have some spectacular views.) Nelson's Dockyard is a must at English Harbour, its a lovely ship yard village with tons to see. You need to take a trip through Fig Tree Drive to see the rainforest and coast line, many beautiful 4&5 star hotels, every corner is a photo stop. and ofcourse u need to stop at a beach, antigua was voted best beach destination in the world by the voters at expedia.co.uk (man i sound like a brochure don't I?) there are many beaches but my faves are:Jolly Beach, Turner's Beach, Friars beach (this one is gorgeous and hidden away) & Hawks Bill beach.

 

2. What is the one food/drink that should be tried? (end of October) try grilled caribbean lobster at turner's beach, if you are lucky enough u should try to get a hold of some 'Fungi & Steam Fish' Fungi is made from custard & spices made into a kind of dough. its best with steamed snapper fish, its spicy stuff!!

 

3. What is the one purchase that should be made? forget the corny t shirts, caps and mugs, look for some local carvings. you can get the most interest shapes carved out of coconuts and local dead wood, ask around for those kinds of souviners. they really remind u of the caribbean when u look at them.

 

4. What is the one thing that you think should be known about Antigua? one thing?hmmm....its really really hot. no seriously I believe the sun shines here stronger than anywhere else i've been. you will need lots of water and for christ sakes! no turtled neck sweaters or cardigans. :D

[Daycare Provider]

Do you offer a tour?

[steveaaaa]

Hello folks,

 

If you guys need any unbiased info about Antigua i'm your guy. I'm from Antigua and work in the tourism industry so I just about know all there is to know.

 

I've pretty much been everywhere, seen everything and got the T shirts to prove it!!

 

Happy Cruising!!!

Any shore diving? Pillars of Hercules easily accesable?

 

What could 2 teenage girls be interested in?

STeve

[Jan_In_Maine]

Perfect, perfect answers to my questions - thanks so much - you have made it "real"!!! Jan

[palmtre2]

Know anything about Stingray city????

[Antigua-Guy]

oh yeah, Devil's Bridge is about an hour away from Jolly Harbour. Advice: Devil's Bridge is a natural rock formation on the Atlantic side of the island, it has cool water spouts when the waves come in, but i would not make a trip just to Devil's Bridge and back. Its more worth it if you do a tour that goes to DB as a photo stop.

[Daycare Provider]

Thank You for all of your help. You are making my plans come together just fine. I also sent you an e-mail.

Angela

[Antigua-Guy]

Thank You for all of your help. You are making my plans come together just fine. I also sent you an e-mail.

Angela

Thanks angela,

 

I already responded to your email.

[pscrapper]

When I first started checking into Antiguia for our cruise in Jan. I heard alot about the paddles of antigua on the boards and now I don't herar anything. We heard about a snake that is being reintroduced to the Island? They were called Racer's. Any information would be welcome.:D

[Antiguan]

 

2. What is the one food/drink that should be tried? (end of October) try grilled caribbean lobster at turner's beach, if you are lucky enough u should try to get a hold of some 'Fungi & Steam Fish' Fungi is made from custard & spices made into a kind of dough.

 

Hmm, Antigua guy you have a lot of good tips, but i think you need to speak to someone originally from the island to learn more about the food. I think you are maybe thinking of duccana (http://www.antigua-barbuda.org/press133.htm)

 

Fungi is made from cornmeal, okra and water. All good though. Its after dinner and all this talk of food is making me hungry again.

[cruisin'gal]

I believe the snake you are inquiring about is the rarest in the world and found only in Antigua, much effort is put into educating people about it. You can find out more on http://www.antiguanice.com. Alot of stuff on this website. Laura

[Antigua-Guy]

Sorry for the error, i typed custard instead of cornmeal and I am from Antigua. typo

[ezcruizer]

Hi Antigua-Guy. I am looking for a nice beach where I can relax a little, have a lot of fun, get some great food, listen to some great music and rent a waverunner. Can I find everything at one beach?

[Antigua-Guy]

try dickenson bay, best place for water sports is at Tony's Water sports

or Fort James beach (millers by the sea) u can rent jet skis, ride horses and eat. your choice

[pscrapper]

Hi cruisngal nice to hear from you on the boards. nmarsh is really afraid of snakes and we heard about the racers. she figures if she in the middle only the front and rear will see them. I'll checkout the site you posted. thanks again see you in Jan.:D

[packercruising]

Wow excellent thread! My mission is to find sports bars in general and specifically, is there a Packer bar on the island?

[yellowdandelion]

We will be Antigua Wed. Feb 21, 07 on the Sea princess and would like to take a tour of the area. I am not sure what is offered there. :confused: We will be there from 8am - 6pm and would like to see as much as we can.

Hello folks,

 

If you guys need any unbiased info about Antigua i'm your guy. I'm from Antigua and work in the tourism industry so I just about know all there is to know.

 

I've pretty much been everywhere, seen everything and got the T shirts to prove it!!

 

Happy Cruising!!!

[Jan_In_Maine]

You might want to check out other treads - Lawrence comes highly recommended (although I won't know for sure until the end of October). Jan

[MaryPoppinz]

Antigua Guy, what's the cost for a cab to Jolly Harbor? Thanks!!

[M&T]

How close are Darkwood and Turner Beaches? Can you walk from one to the other? Thanks. Marlyne

[cruisin'gal]

I don't think nmarsh has much to worry about when it comes to snakes on Antigua. Since the mongoose was introduced, snakes were pretty much taken care of. Is this still the case Antigua Guy? Laura

[Antigua-Guy]

Check out the newest sports bar in heritage quay (footsteps from your docking site on NCL) called the BEE HIVE, its right under the clock tower in the middle of the quay, you can't miss it. Or try the King's Casino right next to the bee hive or Cheers sports bar right infront of the bee hive. everything in one neat package.