Antigua and Barbuda: Best Things To Do In Caribbean Paradise

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Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island Caribbean nation surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters. Antigua has 365 beaches - a new one for every day of the year! Here you find delicious food, music and arts, and history and adventure - all set against the backdrop of Antigua’s incredible natural beauty. Imagine picking a fresh mango off the tree and eating it as you walk to the beach for a refreshing swim...that's is life in this tropical heaven! In this video, we’re sharing 8 of the best things to see and do in this sunny island paradise.
We're delighted to collaborate with Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and Traverse Events on this press trip to explore Antigua and Barbuda for the first time. Thank you so much for having us ‪@VisitAntiguaAndBarbuda‬ ‪@traverse6993‬!
Timestamps:
0:00 Welcome to Antigua
0:37 Shirley Heights Sunset and Party (English Harbour)
1:21 Prickly Pear Island (Hodge’s Bay Resort and Spa)
2:06 Swimming with Stingrays at Stingray City
5:38 Smiling Harry’s Restaurant (Local Cuisine)
7:53 Copper & Lumber Store Hotel (Nelson’s Dockyard)
8:49 E-Biking Tour
9:42 Manchineel Trees (Poisonous Plant)
10:40 Mimosa Pudica (Ticklish Plant)
11:02 Antigua Black Pineapple
11:28 Trying Coconuts
12:43 Hiking
13:20 Art Trail and Meeting Antiguan Artists
14:20 Scooter Snorkelling (Galleon Beach)
16:24 Thanks for watching!
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WHERE WE VISIT IN THIS VIDEO:
Shirley Heights Lookout: shirleyheightslookout.com/
Prickly Pear Island at Hodges Bay: www.hodgesbay.com/pricklypear/
Stingray City Antigua: www.stingraycityantigua.com/
Smiling Harry's: / smilingharrys
Copper & Lumber Store Hotel: www.copperandlumberhotel.com/
BestoEPV E-Bike Tours: www.bestoepv.com/
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week/Art Trail: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/a...
Gilly Gobinet Art Gallery: www.gillygobinetart.com/
Guava De Art: www.guavadeart.com/
Margrie Hunt: www.margriehunt.com/
Zemi Art Gallery: / zemiartgallery
Scooter Snorkelling: skylork.com/
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/
Traverse Events: www.traverse-events.com/
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@nancyjohnson9247 11 ай бұрын

No wonder they call it paradise. I also really liked Harry’s daughter. Lovely person.

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

She was super lovely and could not have been a more gracious and welcoming host. Smiling Harry's was delicious and we're grateful we got the opportunity to try so many new flavours and Antiguan dishes at one time 😋 Ducana is my number one recommendation for Antigua and Barbuda now...or anything on the BBQ at Harry's ;)

@toobydude41 11 ай бұрын

Hey Eileen! Welcome back to YT! And returning with a vengeance! Your "Let's Go" at the beginning was so fitting and so cute! I cannot get over those Stingrays. I guess the "sting" is deceptive since they are quite docile and rarely stick that thing in people. 365 beaches???? OMG wow! Amazing. That place does indeed look like a paradise and once again, the breadth of history and information you provide is nothing short of remarkable.

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hi Scott! Thank you so much! 🥰 I always look forward to your comments. 😊 I’m glad you liked the opening…I thought it was fun coordinating with the drone/Marc! This was our first time in Antigua and Barbuda and we’d love to go back. Goodness me, what a paradise of natural beauty. I was a little apprehensive about the stingrays at first but they give instructions and it was really something to be so up close. SO soft. Glad we had the chance to do it. ☺️

@markmccurdy8001 11 ай бұрын

WOW! What a fantastic way to start a video about Antigua and Barbuda….! A BEACH…. a STEEL BAND…..and a BARBEQUE! ….Already on my bucket list! 😃

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! SO many highlights from our incredible first time in Antigua and Barbuda. ❤️🇦🇬 What a Caribbean gem. Sandy beach, a good beat, and saucy ribs...what could be better on holiday!? 😁

@kevinwestrom4775 11 ай бұрын

I'm still watching your video. That food did look so delicious.

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! The flavour were delicious, especially the ducana and saucy ribs 😋

@ewaannah9287 11 ай бұрын

Hey Guys, it's great to see you on the glass screen again. Antigua and Barbuda look like scenes from paradise, beautiful and exotic. When I watch you, I am always happy that you can admire the smallest leaf and talk with incredible passion about the surrounding nature, people and food. Kisses for you and I look forward to further trips.❤❤❤❤

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hi Ewa! Thank you! I look forward to reading your comments ❤ Antigua and Barbuda is definitely full of so much natural beauty and I was tickled (pun intended!) to discover that little plant. I've never heard of it before. A plant with personality ;) We saw and learned a lot and LOVED any chance to be in the water. I miss it already! Working on new videos...!! 💕

@TravelsofSarahFay 11 ай бұрын

I swear I hear myself screaming in stingray city still! Luckily I did get over my fear 😂

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

hahah was that you? 😂 Cheers to trying new things and overcoming our fears! 🙌 Glad we all got to experience it together 😄💕

@davecurda2350 11 ай бұрын

So happy to see you guys are back out travelling again

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's great to be back with this new adventure and we're working on lots of new videos coming soon! Clearly had a lot of fun in Antigua and Barbuda...need to explore more of the Caribbean methinks 😁

@RottenRonnies 11 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness. What a beautiful destination. I loved everything there is to do and eat in this amazing place. I will be sure to add this destination to the top of my travel list. The video is so informative and very well done. Thanks for sharing yet another incredible video. Loved it. ❤

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that! And thank you! Really happy you enjoyed the video and that it's inspired you to visit :) As you can tell, we loved it and had a ton of fun on our first visit. We'd love to go back and spend more time in paradise 💕

@kevinwestrom4775 11 ай бұрын

Really gorgeous scenery.

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Yes! Super dreamy natural beauty 😍

@ginafriend1690 11 ай бұрын

A wonderful destination 🙌 So good to see you, thanks for sharing! ❤

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hey Gina! Thank you! ❤️ Was so nice you were able to pop by our impromptu video premiere this morning 😀 This was a really fun trip - Antigua is truly a slice of paradise. Working on more new videos!

@ginafriend1690 11 ай бұрын

@@EileenAldis Great to hear! 🤗

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Choose your PERFECT day in Antigua and Barbuda: 1) swimming with stingrays and sunset party OR 2) e-bike tour and BBQ lunch OR 3) choose your own adventure and tell me your perfect day choosing activities in this video! 🇦🇬 🌴 ☀🤿

@nancyjohnson9247 11 ай бұрын

I like both 1 and 2!

@ginafriend1690 11 ай бұрын

Are you kidding me!?! Everything! 😊

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

@@ginafriend1690 haha good answer! 🙌

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

@@nancyjohnson9247 why not?! 😎

@john80c 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely place. My ideal day would be 1] eating many different dishes as I love West Indian food 2] visiting a few historic sites and 3] going to a cricket match a Test Match or a local village game as matches there are fun and more fun. Enjoyed your video it was brilliant.

@yvonnebettini6872 6 ай бұрын

Yes it is Paradise, have been there there my daughter lives in Antiqua

@EileenAldis 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place for your daughter to live (and for you to visit!). I’d love to know if you have any suggestions for another trip. :)

@PollyIsADog 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video! I’d love to do everything! Looks like a real paradise ❤

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's truly paradise on earth with the stunning nature everywhere you look. As you can see, we had A LOT of fun 😎

@Superbarrymore 7 ай бұрын

Happy you enjoy our island @EileenAldis💯

@EileenAldis 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We loved visiting, as I'm sure you can tell ;) I'm curious if there's anywhere else you'd recommend for another visit. Let me know!

@konakaucoffee1496 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@EileenAldis 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! It’s a beautiful place ☺️

@jacksreem3577 5 ай бұрын

Thank you🙏😎

@EileenAldis 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Have you been to Antigua and Barbuda or are you planning a trip? :)

@nicholaskent3804 11 ай бұрын

Wow this looks amazing - I love your videos (just discovered them this last weekend)!

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hey Nicholas! Thanks so much and glad you found our channel! We're working on new videos :)

@juliebabin 11 ай бұрын

I never heard of scooter diving !! How cool is this. Nice video, I will probably dream of those ribs now !!

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hi! That makes two of us dreaming of the of those ribs! 😂 We loooved the scooters. I was a bit worried it would scare away the animals but no. And it’s pretty great to be able to stay out longer and go further! 🤿

@onikaconstantine8861 5 ай бұрын

Very beautiful ❤❤

@EileenAldis 5 ай бұрын

It really is ❤️ Have you been to Antigua and Barbuda?

@havilahroman6337 9 ай бұрын

Really loved this! We live in Antigua and I think you got all my favorite things to do! Next time have a visit to Sweet T’s and some more beautiful beaches as well!!!

@EileenAldis 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Very happy to hear that from someone who lives in Antigua! We'd love to come back (didn't get to Barbuda this time!) so really appreciate the suggestions. Is Sweet T's a restaurant? If you have any other recommendations please do let us know! Hopefully we can visit again and make more videos. :)

@NG-bz8ms 8 күн бұрын

Loved the video, thanks for sharing your experiences 🥰 is Antigua expensive? May I ask what you have paid in the traditional restaurant?

@yesken968 Ай бұрын

Very nice video. Thanks very much!

@EileenAldis Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Are you planning a trip to Antigua?

@nancyjohnson9247 11 ай бұрын

Love to visit Antigua...I’d like to try snorkeling and e-bikes

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Both activities where you let the machine do the work and can sit back and enjoy! ;) It's truly a tropical paradise...you'd love it!

@michelleweintraub2124 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I want to do everything.

@EileenAldis 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that! Are you planning a trip?

@davidcoakley8098 4 ай бұрын

We go to Antigua in 2 days time ….some good tips of where to visit …many thanks

@EileenAldis 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that and hope you have a wonderful time! 🇦🇬

@jo123distracao 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video ❤

@EileenAldis 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️ Have you been to Antigua and Barbuda?

@jo123distracao 10 ай бұрын

@@EileenAldis liked it ❤️ I haven't been yet but I want to have the pleasure of going.

@EileenAldis 10 ай бұрын

@@jo123distracaoLovely! Hope you enjoy it ☺

@romuno01 7 ай бұрын

Loved the video. I have a day in Antigua as part of a cruise in a couple weeks and hadn't really decided on what to do. I read a lot, watched some videos, then THERE YOU WERE. Love the energy and joy. The ebike trip looks amazing so I'll be booking one independent of the ship's offerings. If you have a company/individual you would recommend I'll go with them. Thanks again for the great video.

@EileenAldis 6 ай бұрын

I'm delighted to read your lovely comment. Thank you. Sounds like you have a wonderful trip coming up soon. The ebike company we did this particular tour with is called BestoEPV. Here's their Instagram: instagram.com/bestoepv/. Hopefully they have their fresh juices still because they were delicious. Hope you have a fantastic cruise and a safe journey. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Antigua after your visit.

@100jarimar 2 ай бұрын

excellent video !

@EileenAldis 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :) Are you planning a trip?

@100jarimar 2 ай бұрын

@@EileenAldis yes ! going at the end of MAY, can't wait !

@EileenAldis 2 ай бұрын

@@100jarimar That's exciting! We posted more reels and Stories about Antigua if you'd like to see more info as you plan your trip - it's saved in a Highlight here: instagram.com/stories/highlights/18243987820167119/ Have an amazing time!

@dwaynem8855 7 ай бұрын

excellent review, you guys could sell ice to eskimos (Inuit), thanks very informative, we likely to go there in 2024

@EileenAldis 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We worked hard on this video and really appreciate that. This was actually just nominated recently for Best Vlog in the Traverse Creator Awards which was very exciting for us. That's great you're planning a trip there in 2024. Curious what's at the top of your list there?

@muratkorkmaz7263 11 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hi! 👋 Hope you enjoyed this new one! 🙌

@muratkorkmaz7263 11 ай бұрын

Yes, a lot 🙌

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

@@muratkorkmaz7263 Awesome 😄

@adnaneroglu2500 11 ай бұрын

👍🙂👏🙋

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

Hello! Hope you enjoyed our new video! So much fun in Antigua 😄

@adnaneroglu2500 11 ай бұрын

@@EileenAldis yes i like it very much thank you🙋

@EileenAldis 11 ай бұрын

@@adnaneroglu2500 That makes me happy to hear 😄

@adnaneroglu2500 11 ай бұрын

@@EileenAldis 👍👏🧿

@DemoGod-hc2qm Ай бұрын

Hello

@KeyaKya Ай бұрын

@Ann-MD 10 ай бұрын

Great video. Did you Rent a car? How did you get around?

@EileenAldis 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! This was a press trip so in most cases our transportation was pre-arranged, however, there are plenty of taxis and cars for hire as well.

@danielshires3580 5 ай бұрын

Questions.. do you suggest renting a car and is it easy to park at all the beaches?

@EileenAldis 5 ай бұрын

Good questions! Antigua has 365 beaches so I can't say if ALL the beaches have easy parking haha ;) We didn't rent a car personally but I think it'd be a great way to get around the island and beach hop. Many of the beaches we visited did have accessible parking options. Having a rental car would give you lots of freedom to explore at your own pace.

@johannaeszes6498 4 ай бұрын

I’m going to Antigua in 79 days, but who’s counting 😂

@EileenAldis 4 ай бұрын

Countdown is on! That's really exciting. I also posted a lot of things on Instagram so there are reels on the grid and then stories saved here if you want to see more: instagram.com/stories/highlights/18243987820167119/ Hope you have an amazing time :)

@johannaeszes6498 4 ай бұрын

I’m still not sure about the stingrays… I’m not scared of them, I just feel a bit weird about touching them lol What are your thoughts? 🙂

@EileenAldis 4 ай бұрын

@@johannaeszes6498 I totally understand. Of course you could do the tour and opt not to touch them (though can't rule out they won't touch you as they glide by...). I will say they are incredibly soft and the guides are there to help keep both you and the stingrays safe. Even if you just go out on the water and stay on the floating dock it's really neat to see so many of them swimming around in the crystal clear water. Have fun whatever you decide! :)

@johannaeszes6498 4 ай бұрын

@@EileenAldis Thank you ☺️ I think I will decide when I get there haha