Antigua and Barbuda: Fun Facts

Fun Facts

• The regatta is considered #1 in the Caribbean and is among the top 10 in the world.
• Does steel band music, colorful costumes and parades appeal to you? Then you are invited to carnival which is the last week of July.
• Donkey races which are hilarious, is a part of the activities at the reactivated race track along with a fleet of thoroughbreds.
• Other sports include cricket, tennis, squash football (soccer), netball and basketball.
• Scuba diving operations exists all around the island for beginners as well as advanced drivers.
• Dance under the stars to raggae traditional live music, bustling beaches, glitzy casinos and a Disney-esque marine-themed resort called Atlantis.
• The most imposing historic building in the capital is the Cathedral of St John. Churches you can attend are Anglican, Moravian, Baptist, Jehovah's Witness, Methodist, Pentecostal Roman Catholic & Seventh Day, Ad ventist.
• Enjoy all the sight and sound of the island of Antigua and check out the day trip to Barbuda 25 miles north of Antigua.
• Great restaurants are available local fast food gourmet continental French & Italian.
• Most of the dress code is casual only a few require tie and jacket for dinner if you love to eat good island food this is the place for you.
• Other Great Activities: Aerobics, Deep Sea Fishing, Golf, Gym, Sailing, & Horse Riding truly a place to enjoy.

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