Antigua is one of the islands that make up Antigua and Barbuda. It is a tropical heaven with beautiful beaches, long coastline, and a stunning physical landscape.
Whilst in Antigua, you may wish to take in more than just the sun to actually be able to enjoy the islands traditions and all the fun it has to offer. In addition to its physical beauty and white sandy beaches, the island has many other attractions such as games, civilization, tourist attractions, and food.
Cricket is the sport on the island. You can catch a game by going over to the Recreation Ground in St. John’s or watch one as it happens on the beach. If you are the sporting kind, feel free to ask to join in and enjoy the fun from a firsthand perspective. From the end of July to the start of August there is Carnival which takes place in the Recreation Ground and is well worth being a part of. You should also visit Nelson’s Dockyard which is an old English dockyard from colonial times.
You could also sign up for scuba diving lessons while in Antigua as it is much cheaper than anywhere else. Hiring a boat or dinghy is also easily done if you are interested in sailing around the island. On Sunday nights, the party is at Shirley Heights Lookout, a previous British Fort near Falmouth with Antiguan music playing. From this point, you can also catch a beautiful view of the sunset if you arrive before 4 pm. The food starts to get served around seven, but there is a fee for entry, so make sure you carry your wallet with you.
Whilst in Antigua, eat like the Antiguan’s. The excellent thing to eat when you are on the island is seafood. Unquestionably demanded, there is a wide range of seafood available here and you will enjoy trying it. Furthermore you should try the huge number of tropical fruits that are available on the island. The national dish, called Fungi (Foun-gee) and Saltfish are really good in taste. You may also able to get all other renowned cuisines including American, British, and Italian etc on the island.
There are a great number of local drinks that can go well with your food. As there is a large variety in fruits, you can find a number of fruit juices like Pineapple, Guava, Mauby, Seamoss, Passon fruit, and Hibiscus. Yummy cocktails are also available here without any trouble. You can also obtain local liquor like Wadadli, English Harbour Run, or regional beer like Carib beer. International brands are easily available as well including Smirnoff and Heineken. The most popular drink on the island is rum, which is normally served in a punch which has quite a kick.
Consequently, when you are in Antigua try to ensure that you do more than the common beach bum thing, and visit the town to get mouth watering meal and a number of drinks that will help you keep in mind that the island has more on offer than just beaches and clear waters.
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