Exploring Antigua the Dyson way!

Barefoot Charters?

Barefoot Charters is one of the best charter companies on the island. The boats are cool,??comfortable and go very fast! The team are attentive and welcoming and always make sure you have a drink in your hand (very important!). They will ensure you see the best parts of Antigua and get the opportunity to swim in the most idyllic places and having just come back from a tour to Barbuda I just cannot rate these guys enough.?

Carib Bean Coffee Roasters

Based on a beautiful hilltop overlooking Falmouth Harbour this local coffee company source the finest speciality coffee from all around the Caribbean basin and roast their beans daily. We love to enjoy a cup of coffee and a slice of cake (of course)?at?this gorgeous local haunt and with fifteen different roasts to choose from you can be sure you’ll find one you like.?

Mystic Amara III

Sam and the boys absolutely love going fishing so taking a charter and catching some bigger fish is far more exciting than what we can catch off of?our?own dock. We so have our own boat, but we would still highly recommended Mystic Amara as?we always catch way more with them than on our own. So check them out and I can assure you that after a trip out with them, your delicious fish supper will be sorted.

Antigua?Rainforest Canopy Tour

I’m gonna be totally honest and say that a zipline through the treetops if you’ve never done it before can feel pretty terrifying. But I can honestly say as you wiz down the line it is pure enjoyment. Then you get to have a few well deserved beers afterwards. It is truly a glorious way to spend an afternoon. So be brave!?

Stingray City?

Swimming with stingrays in their natural habitat is one of our top things to do. The team at Stingray city love what they do and they care not just about the enjoyment of the guests but about the welfare of the animals too. They’re full of interesting information about these fascinating creatures so it’s not just a joyful way to spend the day but you’ll learn something too!?

Shirley Heights?

This breathtaking location is a real favourite of ours, and is our go to place when friends and family come to visit. Listening to the steel drums and dancing the night away at Shirley Heights is an absolute must. Be careful though, the rum?cocktails pack a real punch.

Antigua Scuba School?

We have done some awesome diving adventures?in Antigua, exploring shipwrecks and coral reefs. So if you already have your open water certification or you have the time to get it while you’re on island then then the Antigua scuba school will guide you around all the best places.?

Pigs In Paradise

Feeding the piggies in the sea is a relatively new and I’m going to admit, slightly strange experience, but we thoroughly enjoyed it and you absolutely have to try it. The owner is so very passionate about her pet?pigs, so they are well loved, well cared for and very friendly!?

Darkwood Beach

We spend the day at Darkwood beach and venture out to the floating assault course with our children. They absolutely love it and it’s a great work out for us parents. Darkwood beach bar is great for drinks and a burger after the adventure or we take a picnic and spend the day on one of the prettiest beaches on the island.?

Chivalry Events Antigua?

If you have a special occasion coming and you want to plan a particular celebration while you are visiting Antigua, Chivalry Events will help you create an event you’ll never forget.?

Sam and I had a beautiful 10 year anniversary on the beach where Sam first proposed, and it was absolutely wonderful?

Al Portos

Al Portos is?local favourite of ours for lunch and dinner.??The pizzas are excellent and their fresh catch of the day and tuna tartar is absolutely divine. The menu has a great selection of choices so you can eat here a few times a?week, which we generally do, and never get bored.?

Catherine’s Cafe?

Located on the spectacular Pigeon Beach you can spend the day at Catherine’s Café?where you’ll be served cocktails and lunch while you laze languorously on your beach chair.?

Sheer Rocks

Enjoy a romantic sunset at Sheer Rocks, try a signature cocktail and watch the sun go down.??Perhaps stay for a delicious evening meal or book a day at the fabulous rock pool and enjoy while you enjoy some tapas.?With a nice size pool and absolutely delicious food taking the kids for a long lunch is easy and it’s the perfect spot to make you feel like you truly are in paradise.?

La Bistro?

We love having a birthday celebration or our going for our date night at La Bistro. Traditional French cuisine and the most amazing desert trolly in the whole of?Antigua!!?

Nomad?

Friday night lime at Nomad is a fun bight out.??Its vibrant urban design and beautifully presented food takes you away from the norm in Antigua and transports you to a city life feel.??All meals breakfast lunch and dinner are well worth a try.?

Salt Plage?

Spending the day at this beach club is a very easy and fun day out. The beach is protected and the restaurant is simple and stylish which is exactly what you need when you’re right next to the beach.??

Boom

We like to enjoy a family day out walking around the historic dock yard, hiking up to Fort Berkley and thengrabbing a bite to eat at Boom before cooling off by the pool.??The kids are entertained which gives Sam and I the chance to have a quiet cocktail before we eventually??join them in the pool.

Cloggy’s?

Cloggy’s is a Sunday favourite for meeting friends and Vanessa and Ton are fabulous hosts who will make sure you have the best time. A long lunch with rose on tap and outstanding views of the mega yachts in the harbour, it is the perfect way to bring the weekend to a close.

St Johns Shopping District?

St Johns has two shopping areas and we like to visit both as there is a wide array of shops.??I love to go and see Shelles and pick up a new bracelet or pink Barbudan sand necklace, very well priced, starting at USD 30. Also Zemi art is an Aladdin’s cave of wonderful treasures and it’s a must see if you want something fabulous made right here?in Antigua. Sunseakers Antigua is another one I cannot resist. Their swimsuit selection is brilliant and they are on hand to ensure that you get the right swimsuit for your body type. Fit to flatter - they tell me and its totally true! We get our coverups for the beach here too. Sterlings just next door and Abbots are both places we go to if we have gifts to buy and they have a great range of designer jewels, diamonds and watches. After a good shop we go to C & C Wine House or?Hemmingway’s for a light lunch and then maybe grab a doughnut from Ace Doughnuts on the way home. It’s a great day out!

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