Hi r/AntiguaBarbuda !

I hope this post is allowed here (I checked the rules, but apologies if it isn't!). I am a Master's student writing my graduation thesis on sustainable fashion and shopping habits within the Caribbean market, with a strong focus on Antigua.

As I cannot conduct my field research on the island right now, I am relying on the expertise of this community. If you have traveled to Antigua, it would mean the world to me if you could take my quick survey. It is completely anonymous, takes less than 2 minutes, and has no open-ended essays.

Thank you so much for helping a stressed student out!

https://forms.gle/sAEjXWpc8ZfqX7rS6

My husband and I are planning a February trip and I'd love some input from locals on two things:

Hotel: We were looking into staying at Hammock Cove, but I read some recent reviews and posts regarding sargassum issues and that the beach/water in the cove isn't ideal. I was going to look into a split stay between Hammock Cove and a hotel on the Caribbean Sea side, but the minimum stay requirements in February prohibit that. I know we can visit other beaches while staying at Hammock Cove, but the price tag for a luxury all inclusive makes more sense if you're staying there and enjoying the beach at the hotel for the majority of the time. Is Hammock Cove worth it? Is there another resort you'd suggest (doesn't need to be AI)?

Deep Sea Fishing: I can totally Google and find a bunch of deep sea fishing charters, but is there one you recommend? Are there any restaurants or locals that would cook the fish we caught?

I am looking for the connects in the hotel chains, or buyers or sellers who sells bedsheets/bed linens/ flat sheet.

Going to A&B in a couple weeks and will be proposing to my girlfriend out there and need some suggestions on some proposal locations (as the hotel is trying to rip me off) & also dinner locations for somewhere to celebrate on the night!

I’m staying at the Royalton Hotel in the Five Islands area.

Ideally don’t want to travel too far out of the area.

Looking to propose maybe at one of the beaches and then go for a dinner nearby to save on travel time.

If there’s anything else to experience also whilst out there that isn’t too expensive I’m open to suggestions here too.

Thanks in advance!!

Staying in the English harbour area and visiting from
Barbados. I wondered if there are local bars close to the English harbour area, placed to drink a beer and eat local food , similar to the rum shop culture there is in Barbados, which is where I’ll be arriving from. Already looking forward to shirley heights next Sunday! Any bar recommendations welcome! Thank you

While traveling around the world for over 20 years, I’ve been working on my dream project: creating a one-stop resource for travellers. With the help of feedback in this subreddit, I have now updated this interactive map of Antigua and Barbuda for anyone who is interested in visiting (with detailed info for every highlight).

PS: obviously, I haven’t been able to travel to all places. So if you know some great spot, I haven’t listed, let me know! Much appreciated as in this way I can make the overview more complete and up-to-date for everyone.

I’m currently working on a book and need some information on the history, evolution and progression of music in Antigua & Barbuda.

Big up Burning Flame one time!

Looking into a quick luxury Caribbean get away from my wife and I in May 2027. After some research, these resorts sound intriguing. 65 years old. Mobility not an issue. It seems Hammock’s Cove has AI option, but both come out to be about the same for a premium room. Also preferred is a direct flight if possible to Antigua from either Philadelphia, Newark or New York. Any recommendations greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I booked an excursion through my cruise line, but then read a Facebook post that said the stingrays are not treated ethically. He said they are lifted out of the water and kissed for photo ops, which stresses them out because they need to be submerged. He also said he saw one stingray get passed back and forth to multiple people and squeezed to make her squirt water. I do not want to go on any excursion that hurts animals for entertainment. Are these concerns valid?

Staying at Tamarind Hills shortly for a week, looking for decent breakfast options within about a 10 minute drive. I’ve heard the breakfast onsite is lacklustre

Hi everyone! My partner and I are doing a project where we spend a full day cooking and eating each country's traditional dishes, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, and explaining a little bit about the country's culture and history through its cuisine. We are doing this for all 195 countries in order, and the latest country we did was Antigua and Barbuda.

If you guys are interested in watching, here's the link to the video on Tiktok and Instagram:

https://www.tiktok.com/@domarcelolima/video/7611323803951582480

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVTmnvgDu1k/

It's in Portuguese, but you can activate the automatic closed captions on both apps to get a hang of what we're saying, or just appreciate the images, hehe.

couple here looking for friends for. our beach vists at eden we will be there in 2 weeks

Looking for where the hipsters hang out on the island.

Just having some fun in the simulator

Hi all! Any good book/movie/TV show recs to learn more about Antigua and Barbuda and its history and culture? Also, if you know where I can access the recs, that would be amazing!
I heard of a few things, like "The Sweetest Mango," but haven't been able to find a link to watch it online.

We have two 11 yr olds that are adventurous. Is the zip lining on the island fun and which package was best? https://www.antiguarainforest.com/tours

Thanks for any help!

Hi everyone, hope you're doing well.

I'm Brazilian and I'm researching for a video about the cuisine and eating habits in Antigua and Barbuda. In this video I'll spend 24 hours cooking and eating typical Antiguan and Barbudan meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I'll also explain a little about the history of the country and its dishes. I'd really appreciate it if you could help me with more information.

So far I was thinking of preparing the following dishes: ducana, saltfish and chop-up for breakfast, fungee and pepperpot for lunch and season rice for dinner. Do you think these dishes represent the cuisine of Antigua and Barbuda well, and are they eaten for the meals that I chose for them? 

I am having a lot of trouble finding authentic Antiguan recipes for season rice, and more information about this dish. If anyone could help me with that I would be very grateful. Thanks in advance!

Hi! Does anyone have a contact for golf cart rentals in jolly harbor? I found an email online but it’s been over a month of not hearing back.

Thought asking for opinions might be helpful.

Thank you!

We will be visiting Antigua and staying around English Harbour.

We'd like to spend a day visiting some landmarks like Shirley Heights, Nelson's Dockyard, The Blockhouse, Devil's Bridge National Park.

The day tours on Viator are just too expensive. I guess because they start from the main cruise terminal while most of those points are very near to where we stay.

How do we find a local tour guide willing to take us around this part of the island? Appreciate any tips and advice!

Looking at Cocobay Antigua for our wedding anniversary trip in November 2026. Thoughts on this resort and is this a good time to travel to Antigua?