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
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
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
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Hermitage Bay Antigua
St. John's , Antigua, West Indies
Welcome to
Hermitage Bay Antigua!
Situated on the west coast of Antigua overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this stunning privately owned property offers guests a romantic, tropical hideaway. Made-up of 25 spacious, freestanding Cottage Suites, and flanked by over 140 acres of lush undeveloped land, guests of Hermitage Bay truly feel as if they have been transported to their own private island.
This ultra luxurious all inclusive resort, brings the clean lines and conveniences found with contemporary decor and design, yet remains true to its Caribbean location by offering organic, locally sourced gastronomy, and utilizing indigenous building materials, natural color schemes, and non-invasive development techniques.
Located 7 miles
from the airport and 7 miles from downtown.
Amenities
All-inclusive resort welcomes guests 12 and older throughout the year and guests 8 and older during the summer season (policy subject to change).
Ideal for couples seeking a quiet and relaxing getaway.
Located on 10 acres of secluded tropical gardens for guests to explore.
A natural, sophisticated retreat for those looking to unwind and become reacquainted with their environment and the one they are with.
Surrounded by 10 acres of tropical gardens and a white-sand beach.
Situated along the bay or on the hillside, 25 individual cottages feature furnished terraces, ocean or partial ocean views, LCD TVs, and outdoor garden showers.
Guests can kayak, snorkel, or sail in the bay or spend the day lounging by the beach or pool.
The spa offers facials, massages, and body treatments (surcharge).
Creative European and Caribbean cuisine is served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the beachfront restaurant.
Guests also enjoy afternoon tea and canapés during cocktail hour.
Note: The resort closes annually during the months of September and October.
Hermitage Bay Restaurant and Bar Beachfront restaurant serving a mix of modern European cuisine and Caribbean dishes with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Terrace seating overlooking the beach. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
In-room dining is offered at an additional charge.
Hermitage Bay offers 25 individual luxury cottages set along the bay or on the hillside overlooking the ocean. Cottages feature hardwood floors, contemporary décor, and spacious terraces. Bathrooms are complimented by outdoor garden showers.
Beach Front Cottage Suite Beach Front Cottage Suites are on the beach level just back from the 1250ft white sand beach. There are two rows of cottages, these are in first row and enjoy panoramic views of the beach. All cottages have large verandahs with double Day bed and two plantation chairs. The spacious bedroom which has a ceiling fan is air conditioned, has a King Bed and is split level to the sitting area with sofa & coffee table. The bathroom has twin vanity basins, deep bath tub and open air shower. The suite measures approximately 900sq. ft.
Beach Cottage Suite Beach Cottage Suites are on the beach level just back from the 1250ft white sand beach. There are two rows of cottages, these are in second row and enjoy partial sea views. All cottages have large verandahs with double Day bed and two plantation chairs. The spacious bedroom which has a ceiling fan is air conditioned, has a King Bed and is split level to the sitting area with sofa & coffee table. The bathroom has twin vanity basins, deep bath tub and open air shower. The suite measures approximately 900sq. ft.
Hillside Cottage Suite
Located on the hillside and built to provide complete privacy, with personal plunge pool and sunbathing deck with chaise lounges. Views out across the Sea to Montserrat on the horizon. The Suite has a terraced verandah with Day Beds, open air dining and sitting room area. The bedroom has a ceiling fan and is air conditioned with King Bed leading into the bathroom with twin vanity basins, deep bath tub and open air shower. The suite incl pool deck measures appx.1200sq.ft.
Standard Room Amenities
Amenities include minibars, coffee/tea makers, and in-room safes. Rooms are also equipped with LCD TVs, DVD players, iPod docking stations, and wireless Internet access. Hillside Cottage Suites feature plunge pools.