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Antigua and Barbuda |
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The island nation of Antigua and
Barbuda is at the northeastern elbow of the Caribbean dog leg chain, there being
about 22 nautical miles separating the two with the low-lying island of Barbuda
to the north. Use the links below to read about differing spots on Barbuda and
Antigua. |
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Barbuda
At only 125 feet maximum height above sea level, the island of Barbuda is
surrounded by coral reefs with sparse anchorages and the large Codrington Lagoon
surrounded at the north end and inlet by mangroves when a colony of frigate
birds nest. Snorkeling is excellent almost anywhere one chooses to dip a fin and
the beaches are long, beautiful and mostly empty.
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| Antigua |
Falmouth & English Harbours
 Falmouth and English Harbour are the two major ports of call on Antigua,
lying in the center of the southern expanse of the island, both managed by the
National Parks Authority and forming a major focal location for yachting in the
Caribbean, including major chartering companies such as Horizon, The Moorings
and Sunsail. There are many hotels, restaurants and other businesses in these
two adjacent ports and walking between the two is both possible and encouraged.
Major places to see in the town include:
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 | Antigua Slipway Ltd., a major marine facility able to handle boats up to
120 tons; |
| Antigua Yacht Club Marina with restaurant and bar, traved agent, wireless,
bank, café, bookstore, beauty salon, yacht brokerage,
chandlery, supoermarket, deli, rental agency, ingternet service, boutique,
liquor store, car rental and taxi service; |
| Lord Jim's Locker featureing a marvelous collection
of cruising guides, charts, courtesy flags, nautical books and other
publications; |
| Surf the Net, a place to check your email and a quick
place to check Island Rentals; |
| Hinkley Yacht Services for the ultimate in cruising
yachts; |
| Woodstock Boatbuilders featuring traditional
craftsmanship for yacht repair & construction; |
| Outfitters providing parts and supplies sourced from
anywhere in the world; |
| The Dockyard Bakery for irrestible bread, cakes and
pasteries |
| The Galley Boutique where unusual clothing and gifts
from all over the tropics may be found |
| The House Body Shop featuring hairdressing, manicure,
pedicure, facials, waxing and Swedish, Shiatsu, Hypertonic, Trigger Point &
Kahuna, Watsu and Deep Tissue massage for men and women; |
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 Indian Creek
A hideaway a couple of miles to the east of English harbor offering a haitus from the hubub of English and Falmouth Harbours.
Mamora Bay
A place to go catering to the rich and famous with on-board room service for
those not so inclined to get off the boat. Home of the St. James Club, an $80
bill gets you a half-day membership to enjoy all the activities of the club.
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| Willoughby Bay | | |
 A great Italian restaurant, Alberto's, is the prize for braving the narrow
entrance through the reefs covering the entrance to this bay. Best to visit by
taxi.
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Nonsuch Bay and Green Island
This area provides a mix of small anchorages with and without services.
Included are:
| Green Island with its private Mill Reef Club; |
| Tenpound Bay having decent swimming and snorkling |
| Rickett Harbour claiming two charming beaches; |
| Brown's Bay famous for its old sugar mill with interesting hexagonal roof
and Harmony Hall which includes an art galery, boutique, an excellent
restaurant and bar. They also provide water tours of the bay; |
| Delightful swimming can be had on the white, sandy beaches in Hughes Bay. |
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| Long Island, Maiden Island
 On the northeastern side of Antigua, Long Island and its private resort lies
three quarters of a mile offshore and provides an inviting anchorage with
occasional access to the Jumby Bay Restaurant by reservation. Immediately
to the south, Maiden Island offers enticement to shell collectors to brouse
among the plentiful remains found on every beach.
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| Parham and the area east | | |
 Parham is home to several restaurants and stores in a tranquill setting where
good local food may be had for a song. Anchoring east of Parham in the lee of
Great Bird Island, Redhead Island or Rabbit Island provides a dramatic backdrop
with seabirds galore.
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| Dickenson Bay Home to many bars and restaurants, Dickenson Bay provides tourist attractions
galore for both day-dwellers and night-hawks. These line the mile-long sandy
beach interdispersed with cocoanut palms.
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| St. John's 
Antigua's capital of St. John's offers a wide variety of experiences for
those who wish to get off their yachts for a day. The town sports many
restaurants, bars and places for enthusiastic night life. There are modern
supermarkets, a shopping mall, one-hour photo development, bookshop, wine shops,
botiques and clothing and gift stores galore.
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| Deep Bay
 Deep Bay is a small anchorage on the west side of Antigua sporting an
historical fort, a hotel with good restaurants, botiques and other stores. The
wreck of the Andes which sunk in 1905 as the result of a fire is sitting
on the bottom in the middle of the bay and provides interest for the SCUBA diver
and snorkeler.
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Jolly Harbour
 This newly developed area sports both a marina and the Jolly Harbour Yacht
Club. A numer of restaurants and other new services are available on shore.
Coiffures, botiques selling crafts and closthes, scooter rentals, pubs and
bookshops are plentiful ashore. You can even play a round of 18 holes if you are
so inclined. Helicopter tours are also available which provide special interest
to the neighboring island of Montserrat.
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