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Caribbean Island

Caribbean Island. Antigua. Antigua.

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Caribbean Island

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  1. Caribbean Island Antigua

  2. Antigua • Antigua also known as Wadadli, is an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region, the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua means "ancient" in Spanish and was named by Christopher Columbus after an icon in Seville Cathedral, Santa Maria de la Antigua (St. Mary of the Old Cathedral). The name Wadadli comes from the original Amerindian inhabitants and means approximately "our own". The island's circumference is roughly 87 km (54 mi) and its area281 km2 (108 sq mi). Its population was 80,161 (at the 2011 Census).The economy is mainly reliant on tourism, with the agricultural sector serving the domestic market

  3. Recreation

  4. Popular Water Activities Jolly Dive Center Boating Sailing has been a central part of Antigua's culture for centuries, ever since the British under Horatio Nelson made English Harbour their Caribbean base. Today, the stately Georgian architecture of Nelson's Dockyard hosts a more pleasure-seeking fleet--the international racing boats, recreational yachts, and classic sailboats of Antigua's annual Sailing Week. With such a rich marine tradition, its no surprise that boats of all sorts can be hired in Antigua. Most hotels have Sunfish or Sailfish, and a number of companies hire yachts. • Jolly Dive is located on the beach at Jolly Beach with easy access to Antigua's finest dive sites.Operating from Jolly Beach in Jolly Harbor for over 25 years, Jolly Dive is staffed with both PADI and NAUI professional scuba diving instructors.

  5. Sports activity or adventure things to do Crickets Tennis Although more recently established than its sailing counterpart, Antigua's annual Tennis Week draws an impressive field of international competitors to the island in May of each year. Quite a few of the island's hotels have excellent facilities. • Antiguans are more than a little devoted to cricket. The island has historically been a very strong contributor to West Indian and international cricket, and the Antigua Recreation Ground is one of the finest places in the Caribbean to take in a local, regional, or international match. Devotees of the game can visit the Antigua and Barbuda Museum for a look at the infamous cricket bat of Vivian Richards, native Antiguan, former captain of the West Indies Cricket Club, and one of the greatest batsmen of all time. Matches can be found almost anywhere on the island, at almost any time.

  6. Historic Site St, John’s Cathedral Two S. John's Anglican Churches have already stood on the site of the present cathedral.  The first was built of wood as early as 1681 and was said to be "totally destitute of beauty or comfort".  The second was constructed with English brick about 1720 when the first fell in disrepair and became too small.  The church was designed by Mr. Robert Cullen and had a short steeple at its western end.  After over a century, the church was elevated to the status of a cathedral when the Diocese of Antigua was created in August 1842.

  7. GUNTHORPES SUGAR FACTORY (1904 -1972) The remains of this sugar factory is an important part of Antigua's history. Before the 21st century all sugar mills were owned by individual planters scattered over the island. Then when sugar cane output began to fail a central factory was built at Gunthorpes Estate in 1904. Here Antiguans were better able to communicate with each other, and seeing their exploitation, shop stewards were first formalized. By 1939, a trade union had been established. Soon an alliance between Government and a trade union led to the Ministerial system, thus a path to Independence was attained. Sugar ceased to be ground in 1972.

  8. Shopping and Entertainments Jolly Harbour  the only one stop shopping, entertainment and business centre in Antigua. Servicing the needs of the residents and visitors to Jolly Harbour, they offer a huge choice of stores and services at the Commercial centre, meaning once you arrive in Antigua on vacation, you don't need to go to far from your villa or hotel, to enjoy your holiday.From a well stocked supermarket and banks, to gift shopping, health and beauty services, and a huge choice of tours and excursions. By night there are bars and restaurants with live music, karaoke or just great places to sit and watch the sun go down over a cocktail.

  9. Famous Hotels Hotel Cirilo Hotel la Catedral A 5 star hotel The rank 2 of 70 hotels in Antigua Also the winner of 2013 Traveler’s choice • A 5 Star hotel • Rank 1 of 70 hotels in Antigua • The winner of 2013 Traveler’s choice

  10. Famous Restaurants Metiz Delicatessen Frances H BISTRO / Hector's A 4.5 star restaurant The rank 2 out of 175 restau Certificate of Excellence 2013 Price range: $10 - $25 Cuisines: French, International, Bistro Good for: Romance, Special occasions Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night rants in Antigua • A 5 star restaurant • The rank 1 out of 175 restaurants in Antigua • Certificate of Excellence 2013 • Price range: $4 - $8 • Cuisines: French • Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch

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