Darkwood Beach - Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda
Pull Up to a Roadside Beach Worth a VisitI generally have a thing against beaches next to the road. Usually, theyre unfortunate victims to automotive pollution: obnoxious noises, exhaust fumes, and sneaky greases seeping into everything. Darkwood Beach is different. Sure, its right on the road on t
Long Bay Beach - Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda
Sample Sugar-Sweet Long Bay Beach Before the CrowdsNo guide to Antiguas beaches would be complete without including Long Bay Beach. Unquestionably, its one of the islands finest beaches. The sand is almost blindingly white, like someone poured out a billion sugar shakers. The water is exceptionally
Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort - Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda
Jumby Bay, A Rosewood ResortA private-island resort six minutes by boat off the coast of Antigua, Jumby Bay is one of the Caribbean’s top luxury, all-inclusive stays, and one of its most environmentally aware. A $28 million renovation in 2010, which included the addition of 28 suites and a fir
Hermitage Bay - Saint Mary, Antigua and Barbuda
Hermitage BayBy law, every beach in Antigua is public. But at this all-inclusive resort surrounded by 140 acres of undeveloped land on the island’s west coast, guests feel “their” beach belongs almost exclusively to them. The hotel is a 35-minute drive from the airport, and its acc
Galley Bay Resort & Spa - Five Islands Village, Antigua and Barbuda
Galley Bay Resort & SpaSoaking tubs big enough for two and double walk-in showers provide a clue that this beachfront all-inclusive, located less than 20 minutes from the airport on a peninsula just to the southwest of St. John’s Harbour, encourages families to look elsewhere. And while on
Bush Bay - Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda
Hideaway at Bush BayCompletely off-the-beaten-path and almost totally secluded in the northwest of Antigua is diminutive Bush Beach. I was staying at Blue Waters Resort when I felt the need for a little exercise, so I swung by their water sports shed to check out a kayak. I asked where I should go,
Stingray City Antigua - Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda
Get Pushed Around by Giant Portobello MushroomsId never touched a stingray before. Id never wanted to. It went against everything I believe about interactions with wildlife: look, but dont touch and certainly dont harass. Yet there is something undeniably magical about motoring out to a shallow, off
Antigua Distillery - Buckleys, Antigua and Barbuda
Step Up to English Harbour RumProduced by Antigua Distillery, the same company that also makes Antigua and Barbuda’s most popular dark rum, Cavalier, as well as Nut Power (a peanut-flavored rum cream made with the tree bark and reputed sexual stimulant known as bois bande), English Harbour 5-Year Re
Two Foot Bay - Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Caving in Two Foot Bay National ParkBarbuda is famous for its mysterious caves, many of which are hidden so well that a guide is necessary to find them. But in Two Foot Bay National Park, on Barbudas wild northeastern coast, a visit to Indian Cave does not require any outside help. The entrance is a
Green Door Tavern - Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
Green Door TavernThe Green Door Tavern right in the center Codington village is a one-stop shop for food, drinks and adventure. Serving three meals a day, the food is very local and includes such favorites as liver and tripe, as well as red herring or lingfish for breakfast. If you cant stomach much
ArtCafe - Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
ArtCafeIf youve just arrived in Barbuda, head to the ArtCafe for the scoop on latest island happenings plus a home-cooked meal and delicious cocktails. Owned and run by the charismatic Claire for more than 25-years now, she is the go-to authority on not only the history of Barbuda, but also whats go
Frigate Bird Sanctuary - Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Frigate Bird SanctuaryBarbuda is a birders paradise, home to some 170 avian species, including one of the largest frigate bird colonies on the plant. Located in the vast Codrington Lagoon, which also hosts dozens of other species, off the islands northwest coast, is the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, which
Uncle Roddys - Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Uncle RoddysOn the southwest coast around Coral Group, Uncle Roddys is a fabulous solar-powered beach bar and restaurant that makes for a great spot to spend a lazy afternoon or come for sunset cocktails and dinner. If you want to eat – and you should, the grilled lobster and other seafood they cook
Coco Point Lodge - Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Coco Point LodgeAt the end of a secluded peninsula, right on Coco Point, which is Barbudas southernmost tip, Coco Point Lodge is one of only a few modern hotel resorts on the island. Although not five-star fancy, this all-inclusive property, is plenty comfortable offering a mix of rooms and private
Outback restaurant - Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
Outback: Private Island Dining at its Most CasualOn a private island just off the west coast of Barbuda that is home to gorgeous Palm Beach, is the Outback restaurant. Open for lunch only, it does fresh grilled dishes – mostly fish and seafood including lobster, but they also do a good chicken – and
Barbuda Cottages - Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Barbuda Cottages: Self-Catering Accommodation When it comes to sleeping options in Barbuda, private guesthouses are a popular option. One excellent choice is Barbuda Cottages. On a calm and gorgeous sweep of isolated beach at Coral Group, on the south coast, are four traditional wooden Caribbean cot
Lighthouse Bay Resort - Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda
Lighthouse Bay ResortWith just nine suites in the middle of untouched and wildly gorgeous, pink-sand wonder of 11 Mile Beach, Lighthouse Bay Resort is Barbudas most exclusive lodging option and the ultimate spot to just unplug from digital reality for a few days. On a spit of land between the untame
Gravenor Bay - Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
South Coast BeachesBarbudas most accessible beaches are located on its equally stunning southern shore. Here youll find the gorgeous Coral Group Bay and Access Beach, located about a half-mile north of Coco Point, which is where to head for excellent just offshore DIY snorkeling amid untouched coral
Low Bay - Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
11 Mile BeachBeginning at Palmetto Point, at the southeastern most tip of the island, and separating the rough Atlantic waters from the quiet tranquility that is Codrington Lagoon, is a narrow swath of barrier land that runs north for 11-miles, and on one side includes one of the most stunning and
Barbuda Express - Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda
Barbuda Express Island Day TourSince Barbuda is so isolated, and transport can be tricky, one great way to explore the island is with the Barbuda Express Day Tour. The trip, which costs around $160, takes in all the islands major sites. These include a boat ride through the frigate bird sanctuary, e
