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Antigua
Resorts:
Summary of Resorts
Blue Waters Antigua
Grand Royal Antiguan
Grand Pineapple Beach
Hermitage Bay Antigua
Jumby Bay Resort
Sandals Grande Antigua
Antigua is
an island in the West Indies, Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region,
the main island of the country of Antigua and Barbuda.
Capital: St. Johns
Geography: 108 sq mi
Population: 69,000
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Eastern Caribbean
Dollar; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Atlantic Time
Zone
Electricity: 110 v
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Antigua, and an onward or return ticket.
A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Antigua from:
Atlanta: 4 hrs
30 min
Boston: 4
hrs 30 min
New York: 4
hours
Philadelphia: 4
hours
San Juan: 45
minutes
Seattle: 7
hours
Los Angeles: 7
hours
Travel Tips:
(1) Arrive on Antigua during the afternoon.
(2) Saturday morning is market time in St. John’s, where Travelers are expected to negotiate prices on handicrafts and other local items.
(3)
Sunday afternoons are for hiking the trail from English Harbour to Shirley Heights.
(4)
At Shirley Heights, experience a local barbecue, dance to steel bands and reggae tunes, sip a cool rum punch, and view the panoramic sunset.
(5) During the week, take a maritime history tour.
Popular Shopping Items:
Batiks
Island-made bead necklaces
Hand-printed fashions
Liquor
Shell & stone jewelry
Black coral
Pottery
Activities:
Snorkeling & Scuba
Diving
Sailing
Deep-sea & sport fishing
Waterskiing & windsurfing
Golf
Cricket
Hiking
Birdwatching
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Tennis
Kayaking
Biking
Major
Attractions:
Nelson's
Dockyard: museum
Museum of Antigua & Barbuda
Liberta: one of first settlements by freed slaves
St Barnabus Church
Jolly Harbor
Shirley Heights lookout
Clarence House: governor's weekend home; built in 1787
Parham Harbour: waterfront village
Half Moon Bay: beaches
Monk's Hill: hike to the top & view the island
Travel
Seasons:
Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter.
Low Season: Easter to mid-December
Spring Break: March & April
Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
Weather: |
| Average Temperatures & Average Rainfall (inches) |
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High |
Low |
Rain
in. |
| Jan |
81° |
73° |
2.6 |
| Feb |
82° |
73° |
1.6 |
| Mar |
82° |
74° |
1.4 |
| Apr |
83° |
75° |
3.0 |
| May |
85° |
77° |
3.7 |
| Jun |
86° |
79° |
2.8 |
| Jul |
87° |
79° |
4.4 |
| Aug |
87° |
79° |
4.8 |
| Sep |
87° |
78° |
5.8 |
| Oct |
86° |
77° |
4.4 |
| Nov |
84° |
77° |
4.6 |
| Dec |
82° |
74° |
3.6 |
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Grand Pineapple Beach
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Long Bay, Antigua, West Indies
Welcome to
Grand Pineapple Beach!
Overlooking
the spectacular waters of Long Bay on Antigua's Northeastern Coast
and set on 25 acres of tropical greenery in the impressive Horseshoe
Bay, Grand Pineapple Beach has created the perfect All-Inclusive
Caribbean vacation.
All-inclusive resort
offers a variety of watersports, relax alongside the oceanfront
pool, enjoy the cooling waters at the secluded beach, try your
luck at the electronic casino, and check out the live local entertainment
and staff theme shows.
Whatever your
game, you're sure to find it here!
Located 30 minutes
from the airport and from the city of St. Johns, the islands
capital.
The
intimate setting makes the resort ideal for a romantic getaway - Complimentary
wedding with min. 7 night stay.
- All-Inclusive
beachfront resort
- Four restaurants
- Nightly live
entertainment
- A casino with
slot machines and video poker
- An oceanfront
freshwater pool
- Tennis on four
courts
- Fitness center
- Non-motorized
watersports
- Service
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All
meals and snacks, including midnight snacks and a la carte dinner
at the specialty restaurants - Unlimited fruit
juices and soft drinks
- Unlimited alcoholic
beverages including name brands (except bottled wine).
- Daily activities
program and entertainment
- Daily afternoon
tea
- Non-motorized
watersports (windsurfing, sunfish sailing, snorkeling, kayaking)
- All tips, taxes
and service charges.
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Activities
& Entertainment |
Grand Pineapple
Beach offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
- Volleyball
- Beach football
- Ping-pong
- Darts
- Billiards
Board
games
- Fitness Center
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Water polo
- Kayaks
- Snorkeling equipment
- Sailing
- Aqua aerobics
- Boogie boards
- Windsurfing
- Pirate's Electronic
Casino with slot machines and video poker
- Live Entertainment
- Theme Nights
- Disco
- Golf nearby
Cedar Valley Golf Course
Cedar Valley is an 18-hole, Par 69 championship golf course
of 5,932 yards located just a few minutes drive away from St.
Johns.
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Topaz (Main
Restaurant)
The main restaurant features a la carte and buffet dining and
offers a wide variety of delicious dishes, open 7:30am to 9:30pm
Pineapple Grill (Caribbean Cuisine)
Excellent
progressive Caribbean cuisine and live entertainment at this charming
á la carte restaurant. Open for dinner only, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Chefs Preto
You will be surprised and delighted with the daily specials at
this Italian á la cart restaurant. Dinner only, one seating
at 7pm, reservations required.
Pelican Snack
Bar
This hillside hideaway has a friendly atmosphere and is the perfect
place to go for cold beer and tasty snacks.
Note: Room service
is not available.
Note: In order
to ensure a casually elegant atmosphere, men are required to wear
long or short sleeve shirts with collars and slacks, though women
may wear dressy shorts and sleeveless tops (tank tops are not
permitted) after 6:30pm in the restaurants.
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Standard
Rooms
Feature partial garden view with verandah and one queen size bed.
Maximum occupancy - two persons.
Garden
View Rooms
Located in the central garden area, they feature garden view with
private terrace on the ground floor and partial oceanview w/ verandah
on second floor. Maximum occupancy- four persons using existing
bedding king, queen or two double beds.
Ocean
View Rooms
Located on the hilltop with view of the bay and equipped with
king size bed (only), shower/tub and private balcony. Maximum
occupancy - three persons (rollaway provided for third person).
Waterslide Rooms
Spectacular 180-degree water views, perched directly on the ocean.
All rooms are air conditioned, but if you want to open the doors
and windows on the seafront patios, the cooling tropical breezes
are great. Either king or two double beds, private patio overlooking
the sea (watch the pelicans dive for their dinner), private bath
with shower only. Maximum occupancy - four persons
using existing bedding.
Beachfront
Rooms
Located next to the white sand beach, airy rooms with outstanding
ocean views. Air conditioned. Either one king or two double beds.
Balcony or patio, private bath with shower and tub. Maximum occupancy
- four persons using existing bedding.
Room Amenities:
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Direct dial telephone with voice mail
- In
room safe
- Air conditioning
and ceiling fan
- Coffee and tea
maker
- Hair dryer
Year-round, 3-night minimum stay required
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Wedding Package
includes:
- Government fees,
registrar costs, and ceremony charges
- Decorated site
on property for wedding and reception; decorated with fresh
tropical flowers
- Bridal bouquet
of fresh tropical flowers and boutonniere for the groom
- Two-tier wedding
cake
- One bottle of
champagne
Room
upgrade subject to availability
- Services of
a wedding coordinator
- All taxes and
gratuities
Optional extras
that are not included:
- Photographs
- Videotaping
- Steel band music
- Hairdressers
- Additional bottles
of champagne
- Amenities for
off-property guests
Note: Wedding package is free on a 7-night or longer package when
confirmed in Oceanview Room or higher, plus complimentary use
of the live wedding cam. Optional extras are provided by third-party
independent
contractors and the resort is not responsible for quality.
Package inclusions
are subject to change.
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Additional Hotel
services include the following:*
- Barber / Beauty
Salon
- Boutique Shops
Car
Rental
- Concierge
- Currency Exchange
- Disco / Nightclub
- Laundry / Dry
Cleaning Service
- Parking(Complimentary.)
- Physician on
Call
*For Additional
Cost
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