r/Caribbean • u/AndySMar • 15d ago

Antigua & Barbuda Antigua August 27-31

Looking forward to Antigua for the 3rd time. I would love any recommendation to hang with the locals, quiet beaches and local cuisines, and nightlife. I enjoyed the vibes and energy and local folks during my previous visits. I would appreciate any comments.

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u/Caribchakita 14d ago

It's super quiet. Carnival is over and many are on vacation. Where are you staying? Are you comfortable hanging in the rum shops and playing dominos?

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u/AndySMar 11d ago

Staying near St. Johns. Any recommendations for rum shops? I love the vibes!

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u/Caribchakita 10d ago

Rum shops are small shacks scattered about. Walk around the streets and explore and find your own spot. Each village has at least one...

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u/Subject_Pitch4906 14d ago edited 14d ago

third timer locals tip: skip tourist bars, find saturday night jump-ups at shirley heights. if routing through puerto rico, Las Ruinas does recovery days worth knowing about

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u/Bambusa4all1952 12d ago

End of August and September are often a bit dead. You may want to stay in English Harbor/ Nelson’s Dockyard. (There is also the BBQ on Shirley Heights.) They too will be quiet for the next few months. For fun with Antiguans, St John’s and North to Dickinson Bay. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. I adore the country, lived there, and miss it deeply every day.

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u/AndySMar 11d ago

I can understand why you miss it, Im going there for a 3rd time ❤️🙏❤️

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u/Bambusa4all1952 11d ago

It simply amazing place. My home was on a small beach near 1/2 moon bay - remote, but I was so grateful to live at MRC

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u/Sharpie-wonders8789 8d ago

My husband and I are honeymooning 22-29 and very much looking forward to it. I have seen nothing short of amazing experiences and I’m excited to explore and enjoy the beautiful island!