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Antigua and Barbuda things to see and do
Antigua's Rainforest
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Get a bird's eye view of Antigua's rainforest. Boldly stride or nervously creep along a high wire course made up of zip lines, swings, suspension bridges and a controlled parachute jump
Barbuda
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Visit the less-developed Barbuda for its wild beauty, deserted beaches and heavily wooded interior abounding in wildlife. The main town, known as the village, is Codrington. It sits on the edge of a lagoon. Laid-back and old-fashioned, visitors share the winding streets with donkeys and goats, and fast food outlets and noisy bars don’t exist.
Beaches
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There are hundreds of beaches on Antigua but some of the best include Half Moon Bay, stretching for nearly a mile on the south eastern coast and popular with windsurfers and snorkellers. For those seeking peace and quiet, the southwestern point off Johnson’s Point is tranquil and the nearby Turner’s beach has great views out to Montserrat. On the north coast Dickenson’s Bay is safe and popular with families, and nearby you find quieter beaches and can even sneak off to uninhabited inlets such as Prickly Pear Island.
Betty’s Hope
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The islands' colonial history is brought home at partially-restored Betty's Hope, Antigua’s pioneer sugar plantation. The surviving structures are two stone sugar mills and a still house which form an open air museum and good picnic spot. It was built by Sir Christopher Codrington who named it after his daughter Betty.
Bush Safari
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Go for a bush safari in Barbuda. Stop for a picnic in the shade and watch for the wildlife amongst the sparkling salt ponds.
Cricket
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Cricket is played to the highest international standard as well as by enthusiastic amateurs in villages all over the islands. Antigua produced one of the finest cricketers the game has ever seen, Sir Vivien Richards and the country’s national stadium in St Johns is named after him. The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was built for the 2007 Cricket World Cup and is found close to the airport. It is possible to visit the stadium.
Fig Tree Drive
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Antigua’s most picturesque drive takes you down the scenic route of Fig Tree Drive. The 32km (20miles) of winding roads travel through the lush tropical hills and rainforest and rise to the steep farmlands around Fig Tree Hill before descending to the coast. Fig is the Antiguan name for banana and along the way you’ll see not just bananas but mangoes and coconut groves.
Frigate Bird Sanctuary.
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Situated in the Codrington Lagoon, the Frigate Bird sanctuary is a forty minute boat ride across the water. It is a spectacular sight even for non-bird watchers. In the mating season from September to April this rare bird displays a huge red breast to attract a female mate and they lay one egg on a nest built precariously on the mangrove.
Great Bird Island
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Take an excursion to Great Bird Island from Dickenson Bay. Glass-bottomed boats afford leisurely views of the reef, and a restored pirate ship sails around the island and takes passengers for day or evening trips, with food, drink and entertainment included.
Highland House
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At Barbuda's highest point of 38m (125 ft) are the ruins of the estate once run by Sir Christopher Codrington. Highland House, formerly known as Codrington House, dates back to the 18th century. Just 5km (3 miles) from Codrington Village still stands the 17m-high (56 ft) Martello Castle and tower, a fortress with a raised gun platform that was originally built by the British to defend the island. Both spots offer great views.
Indian Town Point
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The wild side of Antigua can be seen at Devil’s Bridge, a limestone arch on the shore of Indian Town Point on the eastern side of the island where at high tide the Atlantic waves come crashing through boreholes in the rocks near the bridge. Indian Town Point is thought to have been an Arawak campsite before the Europeans colonized the islands. Guided tours are available.
Local Markets
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Salivate and haggle over the riot of colourful fruits, vegetables and spices available at one of the best local markets in the Caribbean, situated in the south end of town at the junction of Valley and All Saints Roads.
St John's Cathedral
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Although it has been rebuilt three times because of hurricane damage, the present day St John’s Cathedral with its dramatic white towers is an imposing landmark built in 1845. It is worth a visit and contains some items from the churches that previously stood on the same spot and the bronze figures of St John the Baptist and St John the Divine are said to be taken from a French ship in 1756.
Saint John Island / Nick Lido in Antigua
Produced and Featured by Nick Lido's Travel Journal. Saint John is a parish of Antigua and Barbuda on the island of Antigua. It contains the capital city, St. John's. Other localities include Renfrew, Aberdeen, Bendals, Branns Hamlet, Buckleys, Cooks New Extension, Cooks Hill, Cedar Grove, Emanuel, Five Islands, Grays Farm, Gray Hill, Green Bay, Golden Grove, Nut Grove, Villa, Gamble's Terrace, Upper Gamble's, Weatherhills and Tomlinson. Featured by Nick Lido's Travel Journal
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Saint Johns parish beach. May 2011.
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Antigua and Barbuda Activities with Mar Jennings
Mar Jennings and his team enjoy the island of Antigua
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Antigua, a Saint Philip parish beach resort
Saint Philip parish beach Resort. May 2011.
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The Old Cathedral of St.John, Antigua in the old side of the town
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As of: 11:00 a.m AST (15:00 UTC) September 17
Location: 13.5°N 56.2°W ± 30 nm
About 450 mi (720 km) ESE of the Leeward Islands
Sustained winds: 55 kn (65 mph; 100 km/h) (1-min mean)
gusting to 65 kn (75 mph; 120 km/h)
Pressure: 994 mbar (hPa; 29.36 inHg)
Movement: WNW at 13 kn (15 mph; 24 km/h)
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Early on September 16, the NHC began monitoring a potential tropical cyclone. The storm intensified into Tropical Storm Maria later on that day.
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As of 11:00 a.m. AST (15:00 UTC) September 17, Tropical Storm Maria was located within 30 nautical miles of 13.5°N 56.2°W, about 450 miles (720 km) east-southeast of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds are 55 knots (65 mph; 85 km/h), with gusts to 65 knots (75 mph; 120 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 994 millibars (hPa; 29.36 inHg). The system is moving west-northwest at 13 knots (15 mph; 24 km/h). Tropical storm-force winds extended outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center of Maria.
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Antigua Guatemala - Jim Rogers Around the World Adventure!
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La Antigua Guatemala is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Mudéjar-influenced Baroque architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Antigua Guatemala serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. It also serves as the departmental capital of Sacatepéquez Department.
The city had a peak population of some 60,000 in the 1770s; the bulk of the population moved away in the late 18th century. Despite significant population growth in the late 20th century, the city had only reached half that number by the 1990s. According to the 2007 census, the city has some 34,685 inhabitants.
Homestead in ruins of a colonial Spanish building; Volcánes de Fuego and Acatenango visible in distance
A colonial church façade
La Antigua Guatemala means the Old Guatemala and was the third capital of Guatemala. The first capital of Guatemala was founded on the site of a Kakchikel-Maya city, now called Iximche, on July 25, 1524 -the day of Saint James- and therefore named Ciudad de Santiago de los Caballeros de Goathemalan (City of Saint James of the Knights of Guatemala). Naturally, St. James became the patron saint of the city. After several Cakchiquel uprisings, the capital was moved to a more suitable site in the Valley of Almolonga on November 22, 1527, and kept its original name. When this city, now named Ciudad Vieja, was destroyed on September 11, 1541 by a devastating mudflow emanating from the Volcán de Agua,[2] the colonial authorities decided to move once more, this time to the Valley of Panchoy. So, on March 10, 1543 the Spanish conquistadors founded present-day Antigua, and again, it was named Santiago de los Caballeros. For more than 200 years it served as the seat of the military governor of the Spanish colony of Guatemala, a large region that included almost all of present-day Central America and the southernmost State of Mexico: Chiapas. In 1566 King Felipe II of Spain gave it the title ofMuy Noble y Muy Leal (Very Noble and Very Loyal).
On September 29, 1717, an estimated 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Antigua Guatemala, and destroyed over 3,000 buildings. Much of the city's architecture was ruined. The damage the earthquake did to the city made authorities consider moving the capital to another city.
In 1773, a series of earthquakes destroyed much of the town, which led to the third change in location for the city. The Spanish Crown ordered (1776) the removal of the capital to a safer location, the Valley of the Shrine, where Guatemala City, the modern capital of Guatemala, now stands. This new city did not retain its old name and was christened Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción (New Guatemala of the Ascension) and its patron saint is Our Lady of Ascension. The badly damaged city of Santiago de los Caballeros was ordered abandoned, although not everyone left, and was referred to as la Antigua Guatemala, or Old Guatemala.
Central Park (Parque Central) is the heart of the city. The reconstructed fountain there is a popular gathering spot. Off to the side of the Central Park, the Arco de Santa Catalina is among the many notable architectural landmarks of La Antigua.
The re-constructed Central Park fountain
La Antigua is noted for its very elaborate religious celebrations during Lent (Cuaresma), leading up to Holy Week (Semana Santa) and Easter(Pascua). Each Sunday in Lent, one on the local parishes sponsor a Procession through the streets of Antigua.
There are many Spanish language schools located in Antigua.
Tourism is a major part of the local economy. This tourism economy is centered around restaurants, bars, hotels and tour operators.
Important Ruins and other tourist attractions
La Merced Church
* Church and Convent of Capuchins
* Cathedral of San José
* Ruins of old San José
* Old weapons Museum
* Church School of Christ
* Church of San Francisco
* Museum of Santo Domingo
* Museum of the Old Book (El Libro Antiguo)
* Museum of Colonial Art, in the former San Carlos University Building
* The Jade museum
* Maria Eskenasy Fine Art, The Artist's Studio and Gallery
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Astwood Cove, Bermuda
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