I’ve lived in Antigua for the previous few winters, it’s an extremely romantic island common for guests having fun with their honeymoon. Who wouldn’t really feel romance within the air when they’re surrounded by 365 beaches with beautiful clear waters lapping at golden sand seashores? My fiance and I (he proposed at Shirley Heights final winter!) have loved discovering the perfect locations in Antigua for {couples} on their honeymoon.
I’ve chosen my 5 greatest issues to do in Antigua in your honeymoon to assist encourage you whenever you plan yours!
Hire a automotive and discover the island
Renting a car in Antigua offers you the liberty to discover at your individual tempo. We love nothing greater than selecting a seashore or two and heading off for a seashore day with lunch being both at a restaurant or a seashore picnic. Should you’re driving round Angitua then you definately’ll need to just be sure you embody Fig Tree Drive – presumably essentially the most lovely street on the island with lush rainforest on both facet.
A few our favourite seashore escapes are:
Half Moon Bay with lunch at Seaside Bum Cafe – the fish burger is the perfect on the island
Rendezvous Seaside with a picnic – you’ll want a 4×4 to get to this off-the-beaten-path seashore!
Dinner at Sheer Rocks
This award-winning restaurant, voted greatest within the Caribbean, gives a number of the most scrumptious meals in Antigua with a tremendous sundown view. Plus in the event you’re fortunate like we’re, you would possibly simply see a stingray or two out of your waterside desk.
The menu idea at Sheer Rock is regionally sourced and sustainable substances are fastidiously crafted to create spectacular Mediterranean-inspired menus that complement the area completely.
Should you’re searching for one thing just a little “additional” then in addition they have expertise swimming pools with the identical epic view over the ocean. They provide a wide range of packages.
Go to to Barbuda by Helicopter
There’s nothing that claims “romantic escape” on a Caribbean island greater than flying by helicopter over to Barbuda for lunch on the world-renowned Nobu restaurant.
Antigua is the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbuda being the smaller, prettier and most distant sister island to Antigua. Taking a helicopter over Antigua is superb sufficient, belief me we did it for my fortieth a number of winters in the past, however to then have a meal at Nobu with their tasty blackened cod, on a distant seashore is pure romance.
Dancing at Shirley Heights
One other sundown, however this time a way more energetic Caribbean-style one. Shirley Heights Lookout gives one (if not the) greatest sundown views in Antigua over Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour.
We regularly head up there for rum punch and sundown to take heed to the metal drums that play there each Thursday and Sunday evenings – in spite of everything, you’re on honeymoon in Antigua so it’s becoming so as to add just a little Caribbean flavour to your keep. After the sunsets the native band play cowl songs and the dancing will get into full swing!
Take pleasure in a hike and a swim
As a pair we love nothing greater than taking a hike to see some spectacular island views after which cooling off with a swim. One of the best time to hike is early within the morning often earlier than 8am when the temperatures are cooler. Because of this whenever you end on the seashore they’re often empty so that you just about have them to your self.
There are two nice hike and swim choices:
Middle Ground (Goats) Trail ending with a swim at Pigeon Level Seaside. This hike begins at Nelson’s Dockyard and also you’ll often see a number of different individuals on this path with some individuals even working it!
Shirley Heights Lookout Trail ending at Galleon Seaside. A few of the greatest views on the island are from the highest of Shirley Heights. On the way in which up, you’ll get an opportunity to cease on the mermaid swimming pools and wander by means of lush cactus woodlands.
Mix Your Personal Rum
A enjoyable (an alternate) method to have fun and keep in mind your honeymoon in Antigua is to mix and bottle your individual rum. There’s a enjoyable Rum Masterclass workshop that occurs at Galleon Seaside.
You begin with a rum tasting the place you’ll determine which rums you want. After that you just’ll get to the enjoyable a part of mixing your rum. You utilize a pot nonetheless which is the normal West Indian method to distil your rum. On the finish of the category you’ll bottle and label your rum with it then completed with a ravishing wax seal.
