Antigua and Barbuda (Blog Post #2)

Antigua and Barbuda are two islands located in the Caribbean that form into one country. This country is between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. Antigua and Barbuda is also east-southeast of Puerto Rico. The capital of this beautiful country is St. John. Unlike in the U.S., individuals drive on the left side. English is also the official language of Antigua and Barbuda. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar. In order to call in this country, the calling code is +1268. The climate is primarily tropical; it is hot and stifling all year round, with a fairly cool and dry season from January to the middle of April, and a hot, muggy, and wet season from the middle of June to the middle of November. The government here is a constitutional monarchy with a United Kingdom style parliament. The national dish of Antigua and Barbuda is called "Fungie" (foon-gee). This dish consists of mainly cornmeal. Lastly, Antigua and Barbuda is such a unique place to visit; you can visit a different beach every day and not repeat locations for an entire year.
       

Traveling To Antigua and Barbuda:

In order to get to Antigua and Barbuda, it is best to travel by plane, and of course you will be needing your passport. The best hotels/resorts to stay are Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa, as well as, St. James 's Club & Villas Antigua. Both hotels are almost 5-star and they provide free Wi-Fi and St. James's provides free breakfast. The best places to visit in Antigua and Barbuda are Nelson's Dockyard which is a naval base that has been around since 1725. Nelson's Dockyard consists of a museum, gun sites, monumental stores, barracks, and a multimedia center. Another great place to visit is Barbuda Frigate Bird Colony. Barbuda Frigate Bird Colony has over 5,000 birds that live on Barbuda, and their nesting area is only accessible by boat. There are many things to be done in Antigua and Barbuda but, zip lining is a great way to have fun. Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour has six different zip lines that differ based on location and length. The zip line tours are fun and safe for visitors ranging from 4 years old to 99 years old. Another great thing to do in Antigua and Barbuda is to visit Antigua's Donkey Sanctuary. This sanctuary is home for over 150 donkey's that were in danger. Visitors come here to pet, brush, play, and feed the donkey's, as well as, take pictures with the donkey's. An island safari historical tour of Antigua's Donkey Sanctuary starts at $115.00. Zip line tours at the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour ranges from $69.00-$89.00 based on how many zip lines and whether or not you want to do a zip line challenge and course. Visiting the Barbuda Frigate Bird Colony ranges from $120-$150. Admission for visiting Nelson's Dockyard starts at $8 and it comes with a tour and entry to all sites. As far as the resorts, Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa starts at $1,500 and St. James's Club and Villas Antigua starts around $500.