Antigua och Barbuda

See

thumb|Nelson's dockyard Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour, Antigua's only World Heritage Site since 2016 The British forts and the views from Monk's Hill in Falmouth Frigate birds on Barbuda Boggy Peak, the nation's highest point and a national park, which was temporarily named Mount Obama, for U.S. President Barack Obama on his 48th birthday in 2009 until 2016. Shirley Heights lookout Devil's Bridge National Park Pillars of Hercules

Do

The highlight of Antigua are its beaches. Locals will tell you that there are 365 beaches on Antigua alone; enough for every day of the year. While this may be apocryphal, it is true that they are all beautiful. Some are secluded and quiet, while others have beach bars and water sports. Choose your fancy.

Eat

thumb|Street in St.John's The national dish is fungie (pronounced foon-gee) and pepper pot. Fungie is a dish very similar to the Italian Polenta being made mainly of cornmeal. Other local dishes include ducana, seasoned rice, saltfish and lobster (from Barbuda). Local confectionaries include sugarcake, fudge, raspberry and tamarind stew, and peanut brittle. The various restaurants around the island sell both local and international food.

Lunch might be anything that can be easily bought from a nearby shop, especially a bakery. Dinner will typically be rice, macaroni or pasta, vegetables/salad, a main course (fish, chicken, pork, beef, etc.) and a side dish like macaroni pie, scalloped potatoes or plantains.

On Saturdays you will find many drive-by barbecues at important road crossings all over the island. They serve rice and chicken, dumplings, soup, etc. Sometimes they even have a sound system for entertainment.

Sunday is the day when the culture is most reflected in the food. For breakfast one might have saltfish, eggplant, eggs, bacon, sausages, or lettuce. Dinner may include pork, baked chicken, stewed lamb, or turkey, alongside rice (prepared in a variety of ways) and salads.

Harmony Hall, near Freetown. It closes for the summer on May 6. The best restaurant on the island. Mama Lolly, Redcliffe Quay, St. John's. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly home cooking. Calabash, Redcliffe Quay's "Vendors Mall", St. John's. Vegan cuisine. Owned by a raw chef who used to work in New…

Drink

thumb|Drink with a view Local drinks are Mauby Seamoss Tamarind juice Mango juice Coconut water Cavalier Rum, local rum Wadadli, local beer Oasis, Desalinated water

Bars Papa Zouk, Bar and fish and chips restaurant 2 min outside of St. John's.

Sleep

There are many hotels resorts and other kinds in Antigua, however most are over US$200 per night.

Stay safe

Though Antigua is generally a safe place, secure your purses and wallets. Walk only with the necessary money, and decline services offered to you by people on the street. If you rent a car, park in a well-lit area.

Stay healthy

thumb|View of AntiguaTap water can be discoloured, and cause upset stomachs even after boiling. Bottled water is more reliable.