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Farewell Antigua

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Antigua and Barbuda, and wouldn’t hesitate to stay at the Verandah Resort & Spa again in the future, a nice little hideaway. I’ll miss the butterflies, and pretty beaches. Farewell Antigua, until next time….. 😘

by Cherryl

Out and About in Antigua

Devil’s Bridge on the atlantic coast, with plenty of crashing waves Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation Roots Views of Montserrat in the distance

by Cherryl

Antigua: Shirley Heights

Shirley Heights is one of the most well known tourist spots on the island of Antigua, within the English Harbour area, visited for its beautiful views of the island from the most southern point. Live music is played every Sunday evening, drawing a regular crowd for food and dancing. It certainly ‘is’ on the steep […]

by Cherryl

Turner’s Beach, Antigua

Turner’s beach is quiet a beautiful powdery beach on the west coast of Antigua, perfect for a day of lounging if you don’t require much shade. The guide books advise you to avoid this beach during the cruise ship/peak season as the beauty of the beach is spoilt with all the crowds and commotion. Fortunately […]

by Cherryl

Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua

Nelson’s Dockyard is a national park, a historic site restored from 1743; it forms part of the English Harbour area of Antigua and is also an operational Georgian naval facility. British ships used to be repaired, restocked or disposed of here. Marinas and boats on a backdrop of blue water always make for a lovely […]

by Cherryl

Frigate Bird Sanctuary in Barbuda

It’s not just robins that sport a red chest…

by Cherryl

We Are Sailing To Barbuda

Sailing to Barbuda should definately be in you Antigua itinerary if you’re seeking caribbean peace and simplicity, untouched beaches and a noticeable lack of tourists – Barbuda might just be what you’re looking for, in sharp contrast to it’s built up sister island of Antigua. Some of the coastlines are quite rugged and rocky with […]

by Cherryl

Long Bay Beach

Just a few minutes walk from the Verandah Resort & Spa takes you to Long Bay beach. The white sand and turquoise water looks far better in real life than it does in the pictures below. Click here for Bloglovin’ link SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave

by Cherryl

Out and About in St John’s, Antigua

A taxi drive down to the western side of the island takes us to Antigua & Barbuda’s capital, St John’s. Lots of people, traffic, shops, colour and day to day hustle and bustle. Antigua and Barbuda’s first prime minister, Sir Vere Cornwall Click here for Bloglovin’ link

by Cherryl

Let Me Entertain You! Verandah Resort Antigua

Well you go to some hotels and get virtually no entertainment in the evening, but not at the Verandah! I was super impressed with the amount of effort the resort staff put into organising a fashion and talent show during my stay – they didn’t just organise the entertainment, they ‘were’ the entertainment. Hats off to the […]

by Cherryl

Hello Antigua

How nice to arrive to an empty airport with hardly any queues, and friendly immigration staff, before heading to some equally empty white sand beaches. The tag line ‘Antigua Nice’ really did fit the bill. The sun seemed to be blazing hotter than ever and as it happens, locals said it was was uncharacteristically hot that […]

by Cherryl

The Verandah Resort and Spa, Antigua

I think Antigua should be renamed ‘Butterfly Island’ because I have never been to a place where butterflies are swarming the air like confetti. I noticed this on the drive to the hotel and initially thought it was some sprinkling from nearby flower petals blowing in the breeze, but no – it was hundreds of […]