IN THE SUN


uninterrupted views over the Caribbean Sea on one side, and lush green tropical vegetation on the other. But it’s not all sand and sea in Antigua and Barbuda. The islands have a fascinating past, and the Naval Dockyard is a key place to learn more about this. Visitors to this Unesco World Heritage Site in English Harbour will learn how it protected ships from hurricanes, as well as the years Admiral Nelson spent here.


ENVIRONMENT FIRST Antigua is a destination that takes environmental issues seriously. There are a number of green initiatives in place across the island, but nowhere is this more prominent than in the island’s southwest. Also known as the Green Corridor,


local businesses including hotels and amenities have agreed a set of principles that promote environmental


responsibility and cultural preservation. Bars and restaurants along the Green Corridor advertise a farm-to-table experience to visitors, with locally grown or locally sourced ingredients. Here, your customers can be sure that sustainability is at the heart of what they do. Nearby is the Wallings Nature Reserve, run


by the community, where visitors can hike through its lush greenery, sample some local tea and lemongrass punch, and buy locally made products including candles and soaps.


WHAT’S NEW?


❚ Tamarind Hills on Darkwood Beach will open 43 ocean-view suites on its property later this year, adding to its two, three and four-bedroom luxury villas.


❚ Boutique property Siboney Beach Club has recently undergone a two-year refurbishment, which saw the addition of more rooms, an à la carte restaurant and gym.


❚ The Nobu Beach Inn is expected to open in Barbuda in 2023. The property will have one to four-bedroom beachfront villas and private residences. Nobu’s signature restaurant is already open.


“Antigua is much more than its 365 beaches. You can


expect soft white sands


and calm, clear waters, but beyond the beach there is still so much to do. Spend your Saturday hiking, before heading to Sheer Rocks for tapas, or enjoy a Sunday evening at Shirley Heights for spectacular sunsets, delicious BBQ food and live music.”


SHEREE LILLEY destination manager – Caribbean, Travel Counsellors


“With direct flights,


beautiful beaches and some fabulous


high-end


resorts, Antigua is a real surprise for many couples. When I say surprise, many of our honeymoon customers are amazed at how much there is to do on a relatively small island. It’s a great place to hire a car and discover some of the hidden beaches.”


JEMMA ALLERTON- GRIFFITHS sales team leader, Kuoni


“Antigua and Barbuda are more than beautiful beaches and luxurious


resorts –


although they are all those things as well! Dockyards and plantations bring the islands’ history to life, there are lush rainforests and mangroves to explore by kayak and reefs to snorkel. And don’t miss one of the farm-to-table dinners at the award-winning Sheer Rocks.”


ASHLEY PILKINGTON destination manager – Caribbean & Mexico, Gold Medal


❚ A fifth cruise berth was completed in Antiguan capital Saint John’s last November, which will increase the island’s capacity for cruise visitors.


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