Antigua offers a wide variety of places to visit during your stay with us on the island. There are a number of activities, tours, shore excursions and restaurants located within walking distance of Jolly Harbour. If you are looking for a bit more adventure, renting a vehicle will allow you to visit different parts of the island. It is possible to drive around the island in a full day, making many memorable stops along the way. Below are a few places of interested that we highly recommend.
Best beach in Antigua with many activities for everyone; Championship Golf Course, Supermarket, 1-Mile long Beach, Restaurants, Boating, Bank,ATM, Pharmacy, Gym, Entertainment, Souvenir Shops, Art Gallery. Marina and fuel dock. Beauty and nature abound in all directions.
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The Capital city is just a 10 minute drive from Jolly Harbour. There is always a taxi available. Or, you may ride the local bus or rent a vehicle. St. John's is a portside town with plenty of duty-free shopping, jewelry stores, clothing boutiques, gift shops, art galleries, restaurants and nightlife. Cruiseship docks.
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Developed as a base for the British Navy in the great age of sail, the harbour served as the headquarters of the fleet of the Leeward Islands during the turbulent years of the late 18th century. It is now the only Georgian dockyard in the world. This historical site is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon.
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The partially-restored fortifications of English Harbour's colonial observation post; the view from Shirley Heights extends out over the harbour and far across the Caribbean sea to Montserrat and Guadeloupe. On Sundays the vista is enhanced by barbeque and live music (evenings).
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If you are an explorer and enjoy the outdoors, you may like to take an excursion through 'Fig Tree Drive'. Banana trees and date palms line the winding hills. You may even see a meandering donkey or goat. There are many local fruit-huts along the way... if you enjoy fresh pineapple or papaya!
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Betty's Hope was a sugarcane plantation in Antigua - established in 1650, shortly after the island had become an English colony. Although no longer operational, the buildings have been developed as an open-air museum with a visitor center, managed by the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Located in the West Indies, Antigua is a lush island of the Caribbean. Known for its 365 beaches - one for each day of the year - Antigua provides an abundance of site-seeing and places to visit. During your stay, choose from a variety of tours and shore excursions.
Renting a car offers you the freedom to drive the entire island in a single day. Some important points of interest include; Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation, Shirely Heights, English Harbour, Fig Tree Drive and Jolly Harbour.
A majority of the villas and homes available as holiday lets are located in the gated community of Jolly Harbour. Give us a call today. We will be more than happpy to assist in booking your ideal Caribbean vacation!
