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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA arch carved by the sea. Uninhabited isles such as Great Bird Island offer the chance to see endangered species, including West Indian whistling ducks, red-billed tropicbirds and the Antiguan racer snake, found only here. Birders also can sail to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary on Barbuda to see how many of the 170-plus species they can spot. Barbuda also offers licensed hunting of deer, boar and various game fowl. Historic sites, low-key casinos and a reputation for top-notch service also help Antigua and its much less developed sister island Barbuda, appeal to a wide array of interests. History is everywhere on Antigua. In addition to Nelson’s Dockyard, where much of the yachting activity originates, there are the remnants of more than 100 sugar mills around the island that hearken back to the island’s plantation days. Two are at Betty’s Hope Plantation, which operated from the 1650s to around 1900 and is now an openair museum. Another historic site, Redcliffe Quay, houses restaurants and specialty shops on the grounds of a former slave compound. More crafts and shops beckon in St. John’s, the capital, particularly on Friday and Saturday mornings, when the farmers market comes to town. True history buffs will enjoy the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda for an overview of the islands, from their volcanic and coral origins through the Colonial period and political independence. Exhibits include a life-size replica of an Arawak house and pre-Colonial artifacts. general information ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All US citizens must have a valid passport to re-enter the United States. Canadian and UK nationals need one of the following for entry: Valid passport or original or certiﬁed birth certiﬁcate plus a valid driver’s license with photograph or a Citizenship card or naturalization certiﬁcate with photo identiﬁcation. All visitors must have proof of onward or return tickets. AIRPORT: V.C. Bird International Airport, SIGHTSEEING: Museum, art galleries, Harmony Hall (art gallery with restaurant and nearby beach), glass-bottom boat trips, new craft market, Antigua Black Pineapple ﬁelds, Parham village and renovated forts and sites, such as Nelson’s Dockyard and Shirley’s Heights. Tours: Day tours to nature island Barbuda, accessible via airplane and high-speed catamaran. Barbuda attractions include: the Frigate Bird Colony, Martello Tower, Castle Hill, Highland Hill, Bryant Cave and many other caves. DINING: Usual practice for tipping is 10% if no service charge has been added. Restaurants range in wide variety of prices, locations and dishes. NIGHTLIFE: Nightclubs, casinos and approximately 14 miles to English Harbour and 5 miles to St. Johns downtown/shopping area. AIRPORT CODE: ANU AIRLINES: Air Canada, American Airlines, American Eagle, British Airways, BMI, Carib Aviation, Caribbean Airlines, Caribbean Connection Plus’ Shared & Private Charters, Condor, Delta, LIAT Caribbean Star Airline, Excel, North American, Virgin Atlantic, WinAir, US Airways. CHARTERS: RYN, Air 2000, Miami Air, Lauda Air, First Choice, Sky Service Airlines. To Barbuda: Carib Aviation has two daily round-trip ﬂights from Antigua, morning and evening. GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES: Baltimore: ongoing island activities and events. TRANSPORTATION: Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. Rentals available include cars, bicycles, mopeds, Jeeps. Temporary license/permit requirements: Presentation of a valid foreign driver’s license; cost is US$20. Local services: Taxis are also available, guided tours can be arranged and local bus service available to all major villages. Tours to neighboring islands can be arranged with boat/airline charters and scheduled trips. Visiting Barbuda: Carib Aviation has two daily round-trip ﬂights to Barbuda from Antigua, morning and evening. Barbuda Ferry Service offers daily trips to Barbuda, Tuesday-Sunday. TOURIST OFFICES: 4 hrs. London: 8 hrs. Miami: 3 hrs. New York: 4 hrs. Newark: 4 hrs. Puerto Rico: 1 hr. Toronto: 4 hrs. TAXI FARES FROM AIRPORT: Fares are ﬁxed and should be agreed beforehand. Fares are available at the taxi dispatcher’s desk at V.C. International Airport and other ports of entry. TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES: Departure tax: US$14 VAT (value added tax). Service charge: 10%. Government tax: 8.5%. CURRENCY: The Eastern Caribbean dollar is ﬁxed to the US$ at US$1= EC$2.60. Most credit cards and traveler’s checks accepted. AT&T: Access Number: 1-800-872-2881. www.att.com/traveler. ELECTRICITY: Part of the island is 110 volts; the remainder is 220 volts on 60 cycles. Most hotels carry dual voltage. MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS: Contact the Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs, tel.: 268-462-0017 or 268-562-0381. Fee for registration is US$40. The application fee for the Special Marriage license is US$150; marriage ofﬁcer’s fee is US$100. PET REGULATIONS: Call Government Veterinary Clinic, tel.: 268-460-1759, or visit antiguaanimals.org/regulations.htm. ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA: Ministry of Tourism, Box 363, Government Complex, Queen Elizabeth Highway, St. John’s. Tel.: 268-462-0480. Fax: 268-462-2483/4606093. Barbuda Tourist Ofﬁce is located in the Ministry of Tourism Antigua. CANADA: Antigua and Barbuda Dept. of Tourism & Trade, 60 St. Clair Ave., Ste 601, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1N5. Tel: 416-9613085. Fax: 416-961-7218. MIAMI: Antigua and Barbuda Dept. of Tourism, 25 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 300, Miami, FL 33131. Tel: 305-381-6762. Fax: 305-381-7908. NEW YORK: Antigua and Barbuda Dept. of Tourism, 3 Dag Hammerskjold Plaza, 305 E 47th Street, Rm 6A, New York, NY 10017. Tel: 212-541-4117. Fax: 212-541-4789. WASHINGTON: Embassy of Antigua & Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016. Tel.: 202-362-5122. Fax: 202-362-5225. Toll free within the US: 888-268-4227. TO FIND OUT MORE about Antigua and Barbuda, visit www.antigua-barbuda.org. 7 http://eliteislandresort.com http://eliteislandresort.com http://www.att.com/traveler http://antiguaanimals.org/regulations.htm http://www.antigua-barbuda.org

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