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Welcome to Barbuda!
Barbuda is Antigua's sister island although it could not be more different. In
Barbuda you will find a Caribbean island that is unspoiled by tourism. It is renowned for
its beaches which are natural, sprinkled with pink sand and miles long. The island,
just 15 miles long and eight miles wide, has the deep blue Atlantic on one side with wild
beaches full of driftwood and shells and the calm Caribbean sea on the other - perfect for
swimming and snorkelling, with plenty of opportunities to see turtles and many varieties
of tropical fish undisturbed in the turquoise water.
The beauty of Barbuda is in its natural, peaceful way of life. It is not
for visitors who are looking for nightlife or entertainment! Indeed, this is a place where
you relax, slow down and make your own entertainment. The population of 1,500 all live in
the village of Codrington and apart from this small village there are only three hotels:
the exclusive and upscale K Club (where Princess Diana spent several of her holidays), the
membership-only and very private Coco Point Lodge and the Palmetto Hotel which is due to
re-open in November 1999. There are several small guest houses in the village, ranging
from single rooms to self-catering cottages. Village life is unaffected by tourism and if
you are a guest here you will soon be part of the social life of the local people. The
locals, known as Barbudans, are helpful and friendly people and welcome visitors to their
island. Barbuda is mostly very rocky and flat. Much of the island is covered in
bush and there are unmarked roads and tracks to the beaches. It is possible to cycle
almost as easily as driving as speed is of no importance here. The bush hides all kinds of
wildlife, including deer and boar, land turtles and guinea fowl and the occasional wild
cat. There are feral
cattle, horses and donkeys wandering about and in the village sheep and goats roam freely,
returning to their pens at night. There are several salt ponds where it is possible to see
a great variety of bird life, and in the lagoon the most spectacular of all the birds, the
rare Magnificent Frigate bird has a colony of approximately 2000 birds, one of the largest
in the world.
Here are several ways to get to Antigua or Barbuda.
From the US:
- American Airlines
800-433-7300
- BWIA
800-327-7401
- Continental Airlines
800-231-0856
From Antigua to Barbuda:
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Photo courtesy
Trombone Associates
Climate: Temperatures vary from the mid-70s to the mid-80's.
Currency: The Eastern Caribbean dollar, but U.S. currency is widely accepted.
Language: English.
For more information to help you plan your
trip, contact:
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Antigua and Barbuda
Department of Tourism
610 5th Avenue, Suite 311
New York, NY 10020
212-541-4117
Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism
P.O. Box 363
Thames Street
St. John's, Antigua, W.I.
809-462-0480 |
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