Antigua
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Optional Tours
Here are just a few of the exciting excursions Discount Vacations can arrange to enhance your vacation.Your Discount Vacations Destination Representative will help you choose and then make the necessary arrangements.


Island Tour
Get a complete overview of lovely Antigua on a fun taxi tour that takes you through St. John's, then along Fig Tree Drive throught the island's rain forest. See the Atlantic coast, watch a fascinating show on island history and culture and visit Nelson's Dockyard.


Jolly Roger Cruise
Set sail under a pirate flag for an adventure on a magnificent tall ship with red sails. Snorkel, swim and dance to calypso, but be prepared to walk the plank!.


Catamaran Sailing Cruises
No visit to Antigua is complete without a trip across the waves on a sleek catamaran. You'll stop to snorkel, enjoy an excellent lunch and refresh with delicious rum drinks.

 
Sample Itinerary
Discount Vacations gives you the freedom to create your dream vacation.Here's a sample to get you started. Summary : Antigua 7-night Itinerary

Day1
Your first day in an Eastern Caribbean paradise! Check-in at your hotel and enjoy a welcome drink. Explore your resort or take a walk on the beach.For the independent traveler secure a rent a car with Dollar for a fantastic weekly rate.

Day2
Welcome to the West Indies, once home to British colonizers. Sugar was once considered the white gold of the Caribbean. You will see remnants of sugar mills, a reminder to Antigua's past. Take an hour to attend the Orientation Meeting to learn more about the history of the island, plan your week's activities and participate in the free raffle. Check your hotel's information board or binder for scheduled orientation times.
Evening Options: Enjoy the evening at the Dog Watch Tavern located at Jolly Harbour. Groove to the music from Vision 2000 or play billiards with friends. Indulge in their family-style barbeque and nightly drink specials. Other dining options at Jolly Harbour are Pete's Steak House and BBR Sports Bar.

Day3
Half Moon Bay, Located on the southeast side of the island, inviting you to sample the Antigua's Atlantic waters. There is a local restaurant and we suggest you bring your snorkeling equipment. This beach is designed to relax and revitalize both body and mind.
Turner's Beach and Restaurant is located off the main road of Fig Tree Drive, an easy ride from most hotels. This is an ideal location and offers non-motorized watersports if you are feeling active, or, if not, rent a lounge chair and take in the unsurpassed natural beauty.
Jolly Harbour and Dickinson's Bay are two other popular beaches with plenty of activities, such as water skiing and parasailing. A variety of restaurants are close by or ask your hotel the night before to pack you a lunch.
Evening options: Lashings, a local seaside hot spot on Dickinson Bay, is a great place to sample a rum punch or enjoy the sunset. Perhaps you'll get a chance to see Antigua's very own El A Kru, a high-energy musical experience.

Day4
Feeling adventurous this morning? Visit Antigua's neighboring volcanic island of Montserrat for the day. Jenny's Tour is a great way to check out the entire island as she takes care of every detail. Did you know this mystic island has an Irish heritage? Taste homemade guava jelly; feel the energy in a volcano's observatory -- just a few treats you'll experience on the tour. An excursion once experienced, never forgotten.For an aerial view, helicopter tours are also available from Jolly Harbour.
Evening Option : Spectacularly situated on a high cliff overlooking English Harbor is Shirley Heights. Simply reserve a taxi from your hotel and you'll be taken to this unforgettable highlight of Antigua. Every Sunday evening this festive point is host to local steel drums and reggae music along with an affordable barbeque and drink specials.

Day5
Let's go shopping! Sign up for TNT's Exclusive Shopping Tour with lunch included. We get started on the waterfront of Red Cliff Quay. Most of the shops we escort you to offer TNT passengers great discounts. We will find Caribbean-influenced artwork, food and souvenirs. We end with a sit-down lunch at the popular Red Cliff Tavern.Want to unwind after shopping? Indulge yourself with a massage at your hotel's spa. Why not? You are on vacation.
Evening Option: "Abracadabra" is more than a magic word. It's a magic place. This is TNT's favorite restaurant's motto. Traditional Italian food is served in the heart of the Caribbean. Reservations are recommended. Go early for their happy hour with complimentary snacks. The evening is still young so dance all night at the European-flavored disco.

Day6
One thing Antigua prides itself on is its unspoiled pristine ecosystem. Adventure Antigua is a great way to explore the North Sound, Green Island, marine wildlife and secluded mangroves. Your guide on this trip will keep you entertained as well as share knowledge of the entire island. Snorkeling and lunch is also included.
Evening Option: Dine at your hotel or make reservations at Coconut Groove for a seaside candlelight dinner. Try the Catch of the Day, Jerk Chicken or Coconut Shrimp

Day7
Departure day can prompt a lot of questions. Such as: Check out time at your hotel, what to do with your luggage, and transfer time to the airport.To find the answers please refer to your TNT information board or binder. When possible, a TNT representative will be at your hotel to assist with departure to the airport, airport check-in, and to wish you a happy farewell.

 
Calendar Of Events
Here's a sample of festivals, holidays and special events.You may want to plan your vacation around events that interest you.
Month List of Events
January Winter Windsurfing Competition, Lord Nelson Beach.
February Antigua Grand Prix Regatta, Jolly Harbor.
March International Cricket Test Match West Indies vs. England, Antigua Recreation Grounds.
April Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua Yacht Club. Annual Antigua Sailing Week.
May Annual Antigua Tennis Week, Captain Bluff Hotel.
July Antigua Carnival Celebrations.
August Carnival, Antigua and Barbuda Football Tournament.
October Heritage (National Dress) Day.
December Nicholson's Annual Boat Show & Marine Trade Fair
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