Caribbean Travel News: Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua music festival cancelled

ST JOHN'S, Antigua, April 17, 2009 - Antigua and Barbuda is putting its Romantic Rhythms Music Festival on the backburner this year after a one-time hosting of the event.

The worsening global economic crisis has been blamed for the decision but the Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, Eleston Adams, said the festival which featured local, regional and international performers will resume in 2010.

Posted on April 21, 2009 12:36 PM | Link: Antigua music festival cancelled | Comments (0)

36 Hours in Antigua

The NY Times has a new feature out on Antigua and they mention a few of my favorite places on that island - Half Moon Bay, Siboney Beach Clubs, and the Coconut Grove restaurant - this article gets Antigua right.

Posted on February 15, 2009 6:27 PM | Link: 36 Hours in Antigua | Comments (0)

Antigua cruise guide: introduction and basics

The Telegraph UK has a great series on cruising - including the newest article for Antigua:

Antigua's cruise dock is right in the middle of St John's and can cater for up to four ships at a time. Passengers step ashore and straight into the refurbished Heritage Quay area with its modern shops and walkways. There is also a bandstand where musicians often play, plus public phones and lavatories.

Shops range from jewellers and perfumeries to boutiques and beachwear outlets. Passengers are invariably greeted by a crowd of taxi drivers offering island tours as they walk through Heritage Quay. Some ships also moor up at the adjacent Redcliffe Quay, which is more atmospheric with its old Georgian buildings housing cafes and boutiques.

This is from the introduction - there are also informative sections on things to do, and where to shop and eat.

Posted on December 1, 2008 2:47 PM | Link: Antigua cruise guide: introduction and basics | Comments (0)

Antigua Webcam added

We just found a cool webcam from The Coast restaurant in Antigua of the cruise ship dock at St. John's Harbour and added it on the Caribbean Webcam page.

Posted on November 25, 2008 12:13 PM | Link: Antigua Webcam added | Comments (1)

Elite Island Resorts announces a big Caribbean sale

Wow:

CARIBBEAN GOES ON SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 2008 SAVE UP TO 40 PERCENT WITH ELITE ISLAND RESORTS' $299 Blow Out SALE

The all-inclusive nightly rate is valid for two adults per room and $60 per child per day. The Caribbean sale is valid for travel now through December 20, 2008 and requires a three night minimum stay., double occupancy.

"Now there are no excuses not to enjoy a real Caribbean vacation versus a 'staycation' this fall and winter. With Elite Island Resorts' $299 Blow Out Sale, the Caribbean is extremely affordable for both romantic and family vacations. And, for those wishing to upgrade, they can do so for the extremely reasonable price of $40 a night; now it might be less expensive to travel then it is to stay home!"

Award-winning Elite Island Resorts' $299 Blow Out Sale is available for the following six Caribbean resorts:

The iconic Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort*, which just debuted 12 new luxury Hibiscus Suites

The intimate Village Inn & Spa on scenic St. Lucia

The Verandah Resort & Spa - Antigua's new eco-friendly resort, St. James's Club & Villas, with its club like atmosphere and new scuba center on Antigua

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas*, Tortola, popular with those who love to sail and dive

On Palm Island, a secluded private-island hideaway in The Grenadines (Note Rate is $399)

Posted on October 8, 2008 5:52 AM | Link: Elite Island Resorts announces a big Caribbean sale | Comments (0)

New Caribbean Fusion Restaurant Creates Sizzle on Antigua

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Sept. 3 -- Ismay's recently opened to great fanfare at Antigua's Galley Bay Resort & Spa -- an award-winning hideaway and a member of Elite Island Resorts' distinctive collection of Caribbean resorts. The restaurant was named for employee Ismay Mason in tribute to her 45 years of dedicated service to the resort. Antigua's Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and Minister of Tourism Howard Lovell attended the opening.

"We're extremely proud of Galley Bay Resort & Spa's new restaurant and glad we could name it in honor of our longest-standing employee who has demonstrated extraordinary service. Ismay's gives our guests an exciting third dining option rounding out the resort's newest enhancements -- a luxurious tropical spa, Indulge, and 30 oceanfront premium suites," said Steven E. Heydt, Elite Island Resorts' president.

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Posted on September 11, 2008 11:14 AM | Link: New Caribbean Fusion Restaurant Creates Sizzle on Antigua | Comments (0)