Your Honeymoon in Antigua
Highlights /Experiences
A Visit to Stingray City- an Antigua Honeymoon Favorite Activity
The Southern Rays are the brightest rays in the Caribbean, very friendly and gentle. Enjoy this unique experience on your Antigua Honeymoon, couples love to interact and feed stingrays, while on your excursion you can also enjoy magnificent coral reefs and colorful tropical fish on your honeymoon excursion.
Antigua Safari & Stingray City
Start the day off-roading through Antigua’s scenic countryside in an open-back 4×4, where you’ll learn about the island’s history along the journey. Enjoy a delicious Caribbean style lunch at the historic Betty’s Hope Plantation and take your time to really relax with a gorgeous view of the restored sugar mill. After, you’ll board a boat and race through the waters of the North Sound to Stingray City where you’ll feed and pet the island’s stingrays. Conclude your adventure with a swim and snorkel exploration of the reef and beautiful marine life of Antigua. ( click here for more information from Island Routes)
Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation dates back to 1651
Up for a little history on your Antigua Honeymoon? Couples who love to explore the history of where they are traveling will enjoy touring and visiting Betty Hope’s sugar plantation, and the site where one of the two sugar mill towers has been fully restored complete with sails. With a small interpretation Centre, interpretation signage throughout the estate, this heritage landmark is well worth a visit. Betty’s Hope was one of the earliest sugar plantations, dating to 1651.
Devil’s Bridge, a great honeymoon photo opportunity
Devil’s Bridge, located outside the village of Willikies, offers an incredible glimpse into Antigua’s natural formation. Composed of limestone rock, the rugged terrain of Devil’s Bridge is the result of millions of years of ancient reef formation.
Shirley Heights Lookout, one of the best places to visit on your Antigua Honeymoon
Shirley Heights is a restored military lookout and gun battery. The Lookouthigh point (about 490 ft.) affords a superb view of English and Falmouth Harbors, the best view in Antigua. The view is spectacular, especially at sunset and early evening when all of English Harbor is all lit up and a great place for some romantic walks and picture taking on your honeymoon in Antigua.
St. John’s Cathedral built in 1720
Two St. John’s Anglican Churches have already stood on the site of the present cathedral. The first was built of wood as early as 1681, The second was constructed with English brick about 1720 when the first fell in disrepair and became too small.
Cricket at Sir Vivian Cricket Stadium
Antiguan’s and Barbudan’s are cricket-lovers and the country has produced four of the greatest West Indies Test cricket players. The famous Antigua Recreation Grounds, The Sir Vivian Cricket Stadium is one of the finest venues in the Caribbean to take in a local, regional, or international Cricket match. on your Honeymoon in Antigua consider a visit to the Antigua and Barbuda Museum to see the infamous cricket bat of Sir Vivian Richards, native Antiguan, former captain of the West Indies Cricket Team, and one of the greatest batsmen of all time and an Antigua National Hero.
Cricket matches are played throughout the island during the Cricket season which runs from January – July.
Frigate Bird Sanctuary
Antigua’s sister island Barbuda, is home to the largest Frigate Bird Colony in the western hemisphere. This colony is located in the capital of Barbuda – Codrington – in the Codrington Lagoon, and is only accessible by a short boat trip with a knowledgeable tour guide.
Antigua and Barbuda Mango Festival
The two-day event showcases a variety of mangoes that will delight passionate mango-lovers. The Mango stalls overflow, with a selection of mangoes, mango trees on sale, and the very best mango treats such as jams, pepper sauces, wines, smoothies, pastries, ice-creams, scented candles and soaps all made in Antigua and Barbuda.
Learn to Sail
Considered the Sailing Capital of the Caribbean, Antigua is the perfect honeymoon destination for couples who want to learn to sail. lessons and programs are available at hotels such as Nonsuch Bay, which offers a dedicated centre (40knots.net) or with OnDeck Antigua or National Sailing Academy in English Harbour, the only RYA (Royal Yachting Association) registered dinghy training centre in the Caribbean. There is also a women’s only sailing school option.
Snorkeling in the crystal clear ocean- a favorite Antigua Honeymoon Activity
Antigua offers excellent snorkeling opportunities for those interested in life under the sea, Long Bay is the perfect spot. For the more adventurous, explore the beauty of Cades Reef, Paradise Reef/Andes and off-shore islands such as Green Island. The Pillars of Hercules spectacular limestone rock formation that guards the entrance to English Harbour is a must see.
Hiking Trails
Visitors keen to stretch their legs and venture off-the-beaten track, will be rewarded with scenic views of lush hills, historical sites and Forts or amazing coastlines. Grab your sneakers and comfy clothing and hike into Antigua. There are a number of hike companies willing to guide you.
Antigua Nature Tours
Experience the magic and beauty of Antigua’s tropical ecosystem when you embark on an absolutely ANTastic kayak and snorkeling expedition. ANT will put you up close and personal with Antigua’s wondrous wildlife, beautiful beaches, and spectacular scenery. www.antiguanaturetours.com
