{"id":176682,"date":"2023-06-16T13:34:59","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T17:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=176682"},"modified":"2023-06-16T13:35:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T17:35:22","slug":"5-reasons-to-visit-antigua-barbuda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/5-reasons-to-visit-antigua-barbuda\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to visit Antigua &amp; Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2280927828\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3437897384\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p><strong>SOURCE: CNC3 &#8211; <\/strong>Antigua &amp; Barbuda is a well-known tourism destination in the Caribbean. Easily accessible by air from T&amp;T, the country offers a variety of experiences and activities to visitors.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1572683530\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Boasting sweeping vistas, rugged scenery, pink and white sandy beaches, and adventures both on land and at sea, Antigua &amp; Barbuda has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 reasons why you should visit Antigua &amp; Barbuda.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1301367633\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3018325180\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-slider\">\n<div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-slider-ws12fnc \">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-wrapper eb-slider-ws12fnc\" data-settings=\"{&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;fade&quot;:false,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;pauseOnHover&quot;:true,&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;initialSlide&quot;:0,&quot;vertical&quot;:false,&quot;responsive&quot;:[{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:1025,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}},{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:767,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}}]}\" data-images=\"[{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Enjoy-the-beaches-1.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:0,&quot;imageId&quot;:115659,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 1&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Enjoy-the-beaches-2-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;imageId&quot;:115660,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 2&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true}]\" data-slidercontenttype=\"content-1\" data-slidertype=\"image\" data-textalign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"slick-slider image slick-initialized\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"slick-list\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\">\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-cloned\" data-index=\"3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eb-slider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Enjoy-the-beaches-2-Large.jpeg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Beaches\u2026 365 of them\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Antigua &amp; Barbuda is known for having 365 beaches \u2013 one for each day of the year, so there\u2019s always a new beach to discover. Granted not all of them are accessible by foot, some you\u2019ll need to reach by boat.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2121609173\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>But don\u2019t let that deter you, Antigua\u2019s sandy beaches with crystal-clear waters beg to be photographed from every angle.<\/p>\n<p>And when you\u2019re done taking pictures, don\u2019t hesitate to jump right in. With Antigua\u2019s \u2018no beach is private property\u2019 policy in place, the only thing you\u2019ll have to worry about is making sure your swimsuit and sunscreen are packed.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2157119549\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-slider\">\n<div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-slider-4bjs8a4 \">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-wrapper eb-slider-4bjs8a4\" data-settings=\"{&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;fade&quot;:false,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;pauseOnHover&quot;:true,&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;initialSlide&quot;:0,&quot;vertical&quot;:false,&quot;responsive&quot;:[{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:1025,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}},{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:767,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}}]}\" data-images=\"[{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Buggy-tour-2-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:0,&quot;imageId&quot;:115653,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 1&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Buggy-tour-1-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;imageId&quot;:115652,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 2&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true}]\" data-slidercontenttype=\"content-1\" data-slidertype=\"image\" data-textalign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"slick-slider image slick-initialized\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"slick-list\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\">\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-cloned\" data-index=\"3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eb-slider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Buggy-tour-1-Large.jpeg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Adventure Time\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The islands are not necessarily known for adventure but trust me when I say you\u2019re going to want to get active.<\/p>\n<p>A great way to see some of Antigua\u2019s interior is to take a buggy tour. You\u2019ll need a valid driver\u2019s licence to sit in the driver\u2019s seat, but the buggies hold two so bring a friend along.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3280422601\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"1000436969\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The tour takes participants through a variety of terrain and despite the mud and dust, you\u2019ll experience beautiful, rugged landscapes that will leave you wanting more. It\u2019s loud, messy, and fun. Perfect for all the adrenaline junkies out there.<\/p><div id=\"antig-979759344\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-slider\">\n<div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-slider-u1tnhvm \">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-wrapper eb-slider-u1tnhvm\" data-settings=\"{&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;fade&quot;:false,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;pauseOnHover&quot;:true,&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;initialSlide&quot;:0,&quot;vertical&quot;:false,&quot;responsive&quot;:[{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:1025,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}},{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:767,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}}]}\" data-images=\"[{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Swimming-with-the-rays-2-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:0,&quot;imageId&quot;:115664,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 1&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Swimming-with-the-rays-1-Large-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;imageId&quot;:115663,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 2&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Swimming-with-the-rays-1-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:2,&quot;imageId&quot;:115662,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 3&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true}]\" data-slidercontenttype=\"content-1\" data-slidertype=\"image\" data-textalign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"slick-slider image slick-initialized\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"slick-list\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\">\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-cloned\" data-index=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eb-slider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Swimming-with-the-rays-1-Large.jpeg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slick-slide\" data-index=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Get up close and personal with nature\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you want to try something different to Dolphins, try\u2026 swimming with stingrays. Don\u2019t let their name fool you, these creatures are graceful, gentle, curious, and dare I say\u2026 affectionate?<\/p>\n<p>They seem to love being held and even perch themselves on your chest if given the chance.<\/p>\n<p>Located just off the northeast coast of Antigua, Stingray City is home to dozens of southern stingrays. Visitors can feed the rays, take photos holding them, or just hang back and watch as they effortlessly glide through the turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<p>While large, mature southern stingrays have been known to reach sizes of nearly five feet wide, rest assured you won\u2019t encounter any remotely close to that size.<\/p>\n<p>Strap on the provided snorkel gear and you\u2019ll enter a whole different world, one where colourful reef fish zoom past, and the stingrays glide effortlessly by. This is one experience you\u2019re going to treasure for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n<p>Oh, and don\u2019t forget to grab your complimentary rum or fruit punch at the end of the tour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-slider\">\n<div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-slider-zvxlfco \">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-wrapper eb-slider-zvxlfco\" data-settings=\"{&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;fade&quot;:false,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;pauseOnHover&quot;:true,&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;initialSlide&quot;:0,&quot;vertical&quot;:false,&quot;responsive&quot;:[{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:1025,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}},{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:767,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}}]}\" data-images=\"[{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Chase-the-race-1-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:0,&quot;imageId&quot;:115654,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 1&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true},{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Chase-the-race-2-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;imageId&quot;:115655,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 2&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true}]\" data-slidercontenttype=\"content-1\" data-slidertype=\"image\" data-textalign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"slick-slider image slick-initialized\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"slick-list\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\">\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-cloned\" data-index=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-cloned\" data-index=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-cloned\" data-index=\"3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eb-slider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Chase-the-race-2-Large.jpeg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>4. Chase the Race\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Antigua Sailing Week is known in sailing circles as one of the premier events in the sailing calendar and sailors come from all over the world to compete for cash, prizes, and bragging rights.<\/p>\n<p>Now you can view the race from various vantage points on land but where\u2019s the fun in that? Instead, jump aboard one of several charter boats that follow the race.<\/p>\n<p>The average person probably won\u2019t understand how exactly the race works but have no fear, that\u2019s why the captain is there! They\u2019ll explain every detail of the race and feel free to ask any questions.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, lay out on deck and work on your tan (don\u2019t forget the sunscreen). The drinks flow freely and when it\u2019s time for lunch prepare for a true island feast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-essential-blocks-slider\">\n<div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-slider-jpttcjw \">\n<div class=\"eb-slider-wrapper eb-slider-jpttcjw\" data-settings=\"{&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:false,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;autoplaySpeed&quot;:3000,&quot;dots&quot;:true,&quot;fade&quot;:false,&quot;infinite&quot;:true,&quot;pauseOnHover&quot;:true,&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1,&quot;speed&quot;:500,&quot;initialSlide&quot;:0,&quot;vertical&quot;:false,&quot;responsive&quot;:[{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:1025,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}},{&quot;breakpoint&quot;:767,&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;slidesToShow&quot;:1}}]}\" data-images=\"[{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Cooking-class-Large.jpeg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:0,&quot;imageId&quot;:115656,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Slider 1&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;Essential Blocks Slider Subtitle&quot;,&quot;showButton&quot;:true,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;See More&quot;,&quot;buttonUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;openNewTab&quot;:false,&quot;isValidUrl&quot;:true}]\" data-slidercontenttype=\"content-1\" data-slidertype=\"image\" data-textalign=\"left\">\n<div class=\"slick-slider image slick-initialized\">\n<div class=\"slick-list\">\n<div class=\"slick-track\">\n<div class=\"slick-slide slick-active slick-current\" data-index=\"0\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"eb-slider-item content-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eb-slider-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnc3.co.tt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Cooking-class-Large.jpeg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>5. Take a cooking class or go day drinking \u2013 the choice is yours!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a culture is through its food. And at Nicole\u2019s Table you\u2019ll learn a lot about regional foods, flavours, and history.<\/p>\n<p>Run by chef Nicole out of her breezy, hilltop home close to downtown St Johns, these cooking classes are a real treat\u2026 literally.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do you learn new techniques and recipes, but you get to eat what you cook \u2013 a win-win in my book! Depending on the size of the group the classes can take a while but have no fear because you\u2019ll learn how to make snacks as well!<\/p>\n<p>And if drinking is more your thing, then head downtown to Quin Farara Wines &amp; Spirits where you can learn how to make old fashioned rum punch.<\/p>\n<p>For the non-drinkers, the instructor can show you how to make a banging lemonade instead.<\/p>\n<p>Using a combination of lemonade (with or without alcohol), infused simple syrup, mint, orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon peel, you\u2019ll sip probably one of the best drinks you\u2019ve ever made. It\u2019s seriously good!<\/p>\n<p>The beauty of these two classes is that they are close to each other, so you don\u2019t have to waste a lot of time moving between the spots. But then again, you\u2019re on vacation \u2013 there\u2019s absolutely no need to look at your watch!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgZXQuHl9MhCtCAAZEbcrd\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-990684684\" class=\"antig-paragraph-12\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgZXQuHl9MhCtCAAZEbcrd\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgZXQuHl9MhCtCAAZEbcrd\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-content_inline tdi_2 td_block_template_1\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-990684684\" class=\"antig-paragraph-12\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgZXQuHl9MhCtCAAZEbcrd\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgZXQuHl9MhCtCAAZEbcrd\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-content_inline tdi_2 td_block_template_1\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-990684684\" class=\"antig-paragraph-12\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/LgZXQuHl9MhCtCAAZEbcrd\">CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-2413837402\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SOURCE: CNC3 &#8211; Antigua &amp; Barbuda is a well-known tourism destination in the Caribbean. 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