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7 Fun Things to do in Barbados

By freem32@cogeco.ca Caribbean, Caving, Gardens, Great House, Look-Out Points, Nature, Old Forts, Plantation, Rum, Sea Cave, Tourist Attractions

Attractions and Things to do in Barbados include Gardens, Nature, Rum, Caves, Historical Sites, Monkeys, Great Views & more

Gorgeous Gardens, Nature, Caves, Rum, East Coast Views & more…

You’ll find that Barbados is a unique Caribbean island. Not only is it the most easterly island in the Caribbean, Barbados is also distinct from it’s closest neighbours St. Lucia and St. Vincent for another reason. Barbados is a coral-based island, significantly different than the volcanic islands nearby. While best known for its English heritage and white sandy beaches, Barbados is home to gorgeous gardens, great rum, amazing tropical views and more. The island has plenty to offer sight-seeing travelers if you know where to look… Our personal favourite “things to do” in Barbados include:

Strolling Through a Beautiful Barbados Garden

Barbados may have more landscaped and manicured gardens than any other island in the Caribbean. Horticulturists and flower lovers alike will enjoy:

Hunte’s Gardens – A spectacular tropical garden situated on the grounds of a historic plantation in the heart of the island
The Flower Forest Garden – A 53 acre Nature Reserve in the Scotland District, displaying rare and exotic tropical blooms and foliage
Andromeda Botanical Gardens – A manicured landscape near Barbados’ beautiful east coast, featuring a variety of plants from around the world
Orchid World – A large garden near the middle of the island, with thousands of orchids on display!

For more information, along with tour operators who can get you smelling the flowers, click on our Things to do in Barbados – Land Excursions page

Sampling Some of the World’s Best – Barbados Rum

Barbados is generally considered the birthplace of rum, having produced the golden liquid for over 350 years. The distinctive quality of Barbados rum is likely due to the island’s unique coral make-up, providing clean water and excellent sugar cane.

Founded in 1703, Mount Gay rum is world-renowned as being “the rum that invented rum”. Mount Gay offers tours of their historic distillery in St. Lucy county as well as a number of other rum tasting tours and workshops at their Bridgetown Visitor Centre. For a first-hand account, check out our Mount Gay Historic Distillery Experience Tour blog post.

In the latter half of the 20th century, Foursquare Distillery consolidated a number of the island’s rum producers at a centuries-old sugar plantation in the south end of the island. The distillery is now one of Barbados’ most environmentally friendly, where visitors are welcome to wander the grounds of the Foursquare Rum Distillery and Heritage Park. Self-guided tours of the factory and museums are available, as is the warm and inviting tasting room.

On the grounds of another centuries-old sugar plantation, St. Nicholas Abbey is home to a Jacobean mansion, Gardens, a Heritage Railway, as well as a relatively young ‘micro-distillery’. Guided tours include the rum distillery operation. For a more colourful and complete review of the plantation, check out our St. Nicholas Abbey blog post.

Appreciating Barbados’ Natural Areas

Once tourists venture from the popular west coast of Barbados and head inland, they’ll discover a number of options for leisurely strolls through forested areas, where the flora and fauna of the island can be enjoyed. Some of the best spots for nature include:

The Barbados Wildlife Reserve – An old-growth mahogany forest is the setting for viewing a variety of animals including turtles, green monkeys and small deer. The Reserve is also home to bird and iguana sanctuaries as well as the Grenade Hall Signal Station – A forested area with interesting artefacts and hiking trails.
Welchman Hall Gully – A unique sunken cave system complete with a large variety of exotic tropical plants and trees. The Gully is also home to a large troop of wild green monkeys
PEG Farm and Nature Reserve – The farm offers an Eco Tour that highlights agricultural and natural sites on the property, including breathtaking views of the rugged east coast from Hackleton’s cliff
Coco Hill Forest – A lush and hilly 53-acre rainforest and farm with hiking trails amid tropical flora and scenic look-outs of the east coast and Atlantic Ocean.

For more information, along with tour operators who can get you out in nature, check out our Things to do in Barbados – Land Excursions page

For a more detailed and colourful review of Welchman Hall Gully, check out our personal experience with our Welchman Hall Gully blog post.

Exploring Amazing and Diverse Barbados Caves

The island’s coral and limestone geology have resulted in large natural caverns with stalactites, stalagmites and flow-stones as well as incredible underground streams. Barbados is home to a couple of amazing and diverse caves.

Opened in the early 1980s, Harrison’s Cave is absolutely stunning. The cave system has more than a mile (2km) of tunnels, as well as streams and deep pools of water. The Great Hall is a massive cavern, almost 50 feet (15m) tall. You can enjoy a guided tour of the cave by comfortable Electric Tram, or by foot (Walk-In Cave Tour). You can even join an Eco-Adventure Tour that includes a hike to the cave prior to exploring the cave system on foot.

Located at the northern tip of Barbados, Animal Flower Cave is a natural sea cave with large underground ‘windows’ that are open to the Atlantic ocean! The cave is named after the ‘anemone’ creature that resides in some of the caverns’ pools. Other subterranean pools are deep enough for swimming! Above ground, there is a restaurant perched on the edge of the cliffs with spectacular views of the rugged northern coastline and ocean. For a more complete and colourful review, check out our Animal Flower Cave blog post.

For more information on Barbados Caves, including a list of local tour operators who can get you underground, click on our Barbados Caving page

Savouring Barbados East Coast Views

Tourists staying on the west coast will be enthralled with the contrasting rugged east coast. Hotspots and attractions include: Cherry Tree Hill – The second-highest point on Barbados providing breathtaking views of the island’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ hills and ridges as well as the rough east coast shoreline; Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill – This Barbados National Trust site features the last remaining 18th-century windmill in the Caribbean! Bathsheba – A quiet seaside village with a boulder-strewn, coral-filled beach; St. John’s Parish Church – Rebuilt in the 19th-century this remarkable Gothic church, with a famous resident, provides picturesque views of the east coast.

For more information, along with tour operators for travelling the east coast, click on our Things to do in Barbados – Land Excursions page.

Visiting Historic Bridgetown Landmarks

The capital of Barbados is home to an 18th-century British military structure known as the Garrison, a Unesco World Heritage Site as well as its interesting Garrison Tunnels. The town also features other historical buildings such as the country’s Parliament Buildings, a number of museums as well as George Washington House.

For more information, along with tour operators who will show you around town, check out our Things to do in Barbados – Land Excursions page.

Step Back In Time on a Barbados Plantation

Can you imagine what it would have been like to live in a Caribbean “great-house” back in the day? Well, there’s a couple of places in Barbados that will transport you back in time: St. Nicholas Abbey – A plantation featuring a rare 17th-century Jacobian Great House, a newly restored/built Heritage Railway system as well as a working rum distillery. Tours include a short film from the 1930s, a train ride around the plantation to Cherry Tree Hill, as well as a sampling of rum; Sunbury Plantation Great House – A stunning 17th century restored Caribbean home featuring a large ‘fully set’ dining room, local prints and more…

For more information, along with tour operators who will get you to these historical landmarks, click on our Things to do in Barbados – Land Excursions page.

For a more detailed and colourful review of St. Nicholas Abbey plantation, take a look at our St. Nicholas Abbey Blog post.

Finally, I should also mention that Barbados holds a variety of exciting events throughout the year including the Crop-Over Festival, various music festivals, a food & rum festival, a film festival and more – For the complete schedule, check out our Barbados Festivals and Events page.

Enjoy!

ACT Staff

Also, check out our Sights of Barbados video collage on YouTube! Want to see more? Watch our Barbados Beaches & Coastlines video on YouTube!

If you’re looking for more of a physical adventure, check out our Barbados Adventure Activities blog post

For more information on this amazingly diverse island, take a look at our Barbados Vacations page

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The Surprisingly Enjoyable Hiking Trails of Antigua

By freem32@cogeco.ca Adventure, Caribbean, Hiking, Nature, Old Forts, Tourist Attractions

Antigua Hiking offers great uncrowded trails to hill top fortifications, Mount Obama & scenic coastal routes - Enjoy epic views of the island while hiking under the sun — Middle Ground Trail

Hill Top Fortifications, Mount Obama, Coastal trails and more!

Antigua and Barbuda are a Caribbean nation in the Leeward Islands just north of Guadeloupe and east of Montserrat and St. Kitts & Nevis. Known as the sailing capital of the English Caribbean, Antigua is famous for it’s 365 white sand beaches and excellent cuisine. It’s worth knowing that the island also has some amazing hiking trails. Trails that are so quiet that you’ll likely encounter only 1 or two other small groups on your hike! So, when you’ve bored of suntanning and are looking to explore the gorgeous island, get a little exercise by checking out the island’s diverse hiking trials. Antigua hiking trails offer something for everyone – There are short sight-seeing strolls as well as some longer more challenging hilly hikes – Surprisingly, Antigua has got it all.

Most of Antigua’s more popular hiking trails are located in the Nelson’s Dockyard National Park and Shirley Heights area, however there are also a number of trails in the south-west corner of Antigua. Amid the rolling hills and volcanic features of the “Green Corridor”, you can explore the Wallings Nature Reserve, Christian Valley, as well as Mount Obama – the island’s highest peak at 1,330 feet (405m) above sea level. While there’s plenty more to choose from, our favourite Antigua hiking trails include:

Mount Obama Trail

While Antigua’s landscape is mostly flat coral and limestone, the island’s hilly south-west has some interesting volcanic formations as well as larger vegetation than the rest of the island. This area is home to Mount Obama National Park and the island’s tallest peak, Mount Obama. Formerly known as Boggy Peak, the area was renamed in 2009 in honour of the historic presidential election of Barack Obama in the USA.

This is an intermediate level ‘hilly’ hike of just over 4 miles (6.6km) requiring 2 to 3 hours to complete. This review is based on hiking over the mountain one way, from north to south. The hike starts on a nice dirt road lined with papaya trees which narrows onto a trail that disappears into the forest. The natural path twists and turns through the woods, traveling across a couple of dry riverbeds along the way. The dry trail is littered with leaves and foliage from the surrounding trees and bamboo stands, all the while constantly going up and up. The trail gets steeper as it nears the top and becomes really steep on the last section which is actually a concrete road that winds it’s way around the mountain peak.

Feel the refreshing cool breeze at the top as you take-in the spectacular 360 degree views. The southern view of the Antigua coastline and Caribbean Sea includes two of the island’s most famous icons, a large field growing the island’s famous ‘black pineapple’ and the island’s top snorkeling spot, Cades Reef. On a clear day you can even see Montserrat off in the distance. This perspective is flanked by amazing views of rolling hills that hint at the island’s volcanic past. Although the views to the north are somewhat obstructed by telecom towers and antennas, you can easily see the western Caribbean coastline including Darkwood Beach and Jolly Harbour, as well as St. John’s way off in the distance, easily discernible when there’s a cruise ship in port.

The southern descent follows a concrete road all the way to the agricultural land near the bottom of the mountain. Fortunately, the road is not too steep as it twists and turns most of the way down before transitioning to a less arduous road lined with coconut and other fruit trees. A fun way to spend the morning and a “must do” Antigua trail for the avid hiker!

For a longer, more colourful review of this trail, check out our personal Antigua hiking experience with our Mount Obama Blog

Monk’s Hill to Fort George

Antigua Hiking offers great uncrowded trails to hill top fortifications like Monk's Hill Trail to Ft. George - Enjoy epic views of the island while hiking under the sun

This short but rewarding hike journeys to an Antigua hilltop with stunning views of Falmouth Harbour. This is an easy/intermediate level “hilly” trail of just under 2 miles (3km) requiring an hour or so to complete. Part of Antigua’s National Park system, the remains of 17th century Fort George sits atop Monk’s Hill, 650 feet (200m) above sea level.

The trail starts as a paved road that quickly degrades into a stone covered dirt road. During the first part of the hike, the left side of the trail offers teasing views of the ocean and southern coastline, partially seen over the rooftops of a few houses perched on the side of the hill. The flora on the right side of the road is an interesting combination of tropical forest and dry scrub desert – It’s somewhat green and lush, although there’s a variety of cacti dotting the landscape as well.

The trail unfolds steadily uphill on a gentle incline, making it a very pleasant stroll. As the track nears the mountain top it takes a hairpin turn along a stone wall, which is part of the old fortification. The trail follows the wall until it ducks into the fort’s entrance through a stone archway then pretty much disappears. The hilltop reveals a large flat rock surface with the remains of a stone building among the scrub brush. The wind is strong along the edge of the escarpment, but the southern view is worth being subjected to it. The Antigua shoreline, in all it’s glory, unfolds below! The amazing view of the bays and natural harbours, provide a great reward for such little exertion required for this hike. The spectacular view of Falmouth Bay, English Harbour and the rolling hills to the west make this a great vantage point. It’s also fun to see sailing regattas unfold below, watching several sailboats racing back and forth across the large bay.

Before heading back down the same trail, a short walk to the other side of the mountain top reveals interesting views to the north-east. Sights include the stone remains of an old mill, a fairly large solar farm as well as the Atlantic Ocean way off in the distance.

For a longer, more colourful review of this hike, check out our personal Antigua hiking experience with our Monk’s Hill & Fort George Blog

Middle Ground Trail to Nelson’s Dockyard

This enjoyable Antigua hike crosses the small peninsula that separates English Harbour from Falmouth Harbour, ending at historic Fort Berkeley. There’s also a small spur trail that connects the fort to the popular tourist attraction of Nelson’s Dockyard. This can be a hot and arid hike on an easy / intermediate level trail of just under 3 miles (4.5km) requiring a couple of hours or more to complete.

The trail starts in a nice wooded area near a beach, with a short climb up a fairly steep, but small hill. Man-made steps quickly give way to a natural dirt path at the top of the hill. Looking back to the west provides a quick reward with an amazing view of Falmouth Harbour and it’s sailboats sitting atop gorgeous shades of turquoise! With it’s low growing scrub brush, cactus and a few scattered clumps of small trees here and there, the rocky landscape is somewhat reminiscent of the southwest USA. For the most part, this trail is a wide path of dirt and small stones – very comfortable to walk on. The ground is also littered with small pellets thanks to a number of shy goats wandering around all over the place. Hence the reason this Antigua hiking trail is also affectionately known as ‘the Goat Track’.

The path journeys on a wide ridge trail of sorts following the contour of the southern coastline with plenty of shallow ups and downs to make the hike interesting. There are remains of stone structures along the trail that were probably part of the original fortifications of the area. These, along with dramatic views of the Caribbean Sea makes this trail a great photo opportunity. Typical of exposed ridge trails, this hike is pretty much fully exposed to the hot tropical sun, while a constant breeze coming off the ocean helps cool things down a bit.

Eventually, nice aerial perspectives of Fort Berkeley come into view. The long and skinny 18th century stone fortification frames the natural land mass protecting the entrance to English Harbour. Across the water, Antigua’s famous coral and limestone rock formations known as the Pillars of Hercules, can be seen at the southern end of Freeman’s Bay.

In order to reach the fort, the trail takes you down a very steep, almost cliff-like section of the hill. Ropes are in place to support the descent and from there, it’s just a short walk to the stone wall that surrounds the point. The old fortification includes a guardhouse and old powder magazine as well as a couple of cannons in place along the wall. Before taking the same trail back, you can follow a short gravel road for a quick visit to Nelson’s Dockyard if you choose.

For a longer, more colourful review of this hike, check out our personal Antigua hiking experience with our Middle Ground Trail Hike Blog

Other Antigua Hiking Trails…

One of the most popular tourist sites in Antigua is an area overlooking Nelson’s Dockyard and English Harbour, known as Shirley Heights. There are a number of hiking trails that can take you to this area – Arguably, the best spot for picturesque views of Antigua. The easy/intermediate routes to ascend and descend this hilltop include:

Carpenters Rock Trail (from Galleon Beach) – An interesting hike past Fort Charlotte
Jones Valley Trail (From Freeman’s Bay) – A partial loop trail with some much appreciated shade
Lookout Trail (From Freeman’s Bay) – A short, but steep route to the top
Desmonds & Carpenters Trail Combo (From Galleon Beach) – A fun, slightly longer route to Shirley Heights

It’s also worth noting that from Shirley Heights, it’s another half mile (1km) walk up the road to the Blockhouse, a historical site for another vantage point with great views south of the island. Finally, on the coastal trail back to Freeman’s Bay, there’s also an optional short spur trail that leads to the Pillars of Hercules.

There are also some great Antigua hiking trails in/around the Wallings Nature Reserve. They include:

Button Pond – An easy nature trail that takes less than an hour
Wallings Dam to Signal Hill – An easy/intermediate trail with some interesting elevation change and great views of the island
Wallings Dam to Rendezvous Bay – An easy/intermediate hilly hike to a secluded lagoon beach that will take about 3 hours to complete
The challenging Rendezvous Bay to Claremont trail

There’s more Antigua hiking trails in/around Christian Valley including:

Christian Valley Bird Trail – There’s a North Loop (easy) and a South Loop (easy/intermediate) through the rainforest jungle
Christian Valley Waterfalls Trail – An easy hike that passes a small (seasonal) waterfall
Mount McNish Trail – An intermediate level hilly hike to a summit of close to 1,000 feet (300m) high, with great views of the island
Body Pond Valley Trail – An intermediate cross country route between a couple of local villages.

Have fun (wear a hat and bring plenty of water!)

ACT Staff

For even more information on hiking in Antigua & Barbuda, take a look at our Antigua & Barbuda Hiking – Trail Reviews and Hiking Guides page

If you’re looking for some other adventures that will raise your pulse rate a bit, check the recommendations in our Antigua & Barbuda Adventure blog

If you’re looking to slow-it-down a bit, maybe take a tour of the island to see some attractions, check out our recommendations for Things To Do in Antigua & Barbuda blog

For an overview of the “land of sun and sea”, check out our Antigua & Barbuda Vacations page

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Antigua’s Middle Ground Trail to Nelson’s Dockyard

By freem32@cogeco.ca Adventure, Caribbean, Hiking, Old Forts, Tourist Attractions

Antigua Hiking - Middle Ground Trail to Nelson's Dockyard. It was a hot one!

Some Like it Hot – For Those Who Do, This Antigua Hike is for You!

Antigua & Barbuda is a multi-island Caribbean nation east of St. Kitts & Nevis, just north of Guadeloupe. Known for it’s numerous soft white beaches, sailing and underwater life – The island also has a number of really nice hiking trails to explore. I heard about a so-called “easy” trail that crosses a low ridge on it’s way to an old fort and Nelson’s Dockyard, so I thought – Cool, sounds like a great Antigua hiking experience, let’s check it out.

We rented a car from our east coast resort and drove down to the south coast of Antigua, to the English Harbour area. It’s a nice scenic drive although a little confusing for first-timers to the island. Thankfully, Antiguans are very friendly and helped us to reach our destination. Twice I was headed in the wrong direction when locals pro-actively flagged us down to see if we knew where we were going. I’ve never experienced this before – Islanders recognizing that we were lost and volunteering to point us in the right direction! It’s always good to get off the resort and see what the island and it’s residents are all about – In Antigua, it’s ‘all good’!

Once we passed the Antigua Yacht Club on Falmouth Harbour, the roads got really narrow and winding, however it was only a couple of minutes from there to Pigeon Point Beach. After parking the car, we put on our hiking shoes and hats – We’re ready to go. Before we left the car, I took a look around – Tourists and locals alike, were just lazing around on the beach, enjoying the sun and gazing out over the glistening blue waters of the bay. With that laid back mind-set in place, we crossed the street and set off on our hike.

This Antigua hiking trail started in a nice wooded area with a short climb up a fairly steep, but small hill. Man-made steps quickly gave way to a natural dirt path. After a few minutes, we reached the top of the hill and started to appreciate the amazing sights that came into view. Looking back to the west from where we came, we had some eye-catching views of Falmouth Harbour, with it’s sailboats sitting atop gorgeous shades of turquoise.

It wasn’t long before we realized that we would be walked along a delightfully ‘wide-open’ path. As the topography of this little peninsula was not too tall and steep, the trail was much wider than other ridge trails we had hiked. But it was a ridge of sorts and true to form, was a constant roller-coaster of shallow ups and downs – We enjoyed this as you never know what’s just over the next hill, until you get there! The landscape was very dry and we felt that we were in a desert-like environment. Once again, this was very different than the lush rain-forest hikes that we’ve mostly experienced in the Caribbean.

The ground beneath our feet was a blend of dirt and small stones – A brown colour with a hint of red. The dirt seemed almost powdery in texture, making the dirt-rock mixture very comfortable to walk on. Off to the sides of the trail, outcrops of grey rock, of varying shapes and sizes, filled the landscape. There were clumps of small trees here and there, although the area was really dominated by low growing scrub brush and cactus plants. The landscape reminded us a little of areas we’ve encountered in the southwest USA.

Something became obvious as we trekked along the trail – Although we had not encountered any people on the trail to this point, we knew that we were not alone here… We had noticed uniformly shaped pellets littering the ground and soon we encountered the culprits – shy goats were wandering around all over the place. I suppose that’s why this Antigua hiking trail is also known as ‘the Goat Track’. Heck, I don’t mind sharing the trail with these tough little critters – We left them alone, so I hope they didn’t mind us being there.

According to the sign at the beginning of the hike, the trail is about a mile long, although I gotta tell ya, it seemed much longer than that. I suspect there was a couple of reasons for this… It’s partly because the majority of the hike was pretty much fully exposed to the sun. The other big reason was due to the fact that this was our 3rd hike in a little over 24 hours – We had hiked Mount Obama the day before, and earlier in the morning we had marched up Monk’s Hill up to Fort George. Our tired legs combined with the sapping heat from the midday sun, made us both feel like we didn’t have much energy. It’s too bad, because we were really enjoying hiking this trail – It was great to soak-up so much vitamin D, taking-in great views along the way.

Middle Ground Trail roughly follows the contour of the southern coastline, albeit fairly far inland as the terrain along the coast is fairly steep. Throughout the hike we constantly had dramatic views of the Caribbean Sea, along with the occasional sailboat – This is great Antigua hiking! At various ‘high ground’ locations on the trail, we encountered remains of stone structures that I assume were part of the original fortifications of the area. They provided great rest stops and photo opportunities.

Exposed ridge trails have their benefits. We appreciated the constant breeze coming off the ocean – It really helped cool things down a bit. With the exception of the goats and two other pairs hiking, including a couple of hot and sweaty guys ‘running’ the track, we had the trail all to ourselves. It was simply marvelous to be able to experience this hike, set in such a tranquil natural setting.

As the hike progressed, we neared the eastern end of the peninsula and started to get nice aerial views of Fort Berkeley below us, as well as Freeman’s Bay and Galleon Beach across the water. We could also faintly make out the more popular Shirley’s Heights area near the peak above the bay and beach. It’s worth noting that there are a number of Antigua hiking trails to Shirley’s Heights and that most of the iconic photos of English Harbour people see, are typically taken from there.

I had my eyes open for the famous Pillars of Hercules at the southern end of Freeman’s Bay. While I’m sure it’s much more impressive to see the coral and limestone rock formations towering above you from a boat sitting 50 feet away, it was also pretty cool to see it from across the water looking over/down on it. As we were nearing the end of our fabulous desert and sea-view hike, we came across observation points on the rocky cliff-side where we had clear views down into the fort – This was a great vantage point to study the small, long and skinny 18th century stone fortification that frames the natural point protecting the entrance to English Harbour.

Maybe I was too focused on the Pillars of Hercules and the fort, whatever it was, I sort of lost track of the trail at this point – It just sort of disappeared from view. I walked around the rocky peak looking for a way to get down to the low-lying fort, then I realized that this Antigua hiking journey was about to get a whole lot more interesting! In order to get off the ridge and reach lower ground, we had to descend a very steep, cliff-like section of the trail – Off we went! With the support of ropes, we slowly walked backwards down the cliff-side. We managed to keep from somersaulting down the hill, so it was all good – What a fun change of pace!

Well, after about an hour of Antigua hiking on this hot and arid trail, we were happy to reach the fort and it’s much needed shade. After a short rest in the shadow of an old tree, I was prodded to move onward… We ventured along a stone wall that welcomed us into the old fortification. We rested and had a snack in the shade of the former guardhouse. Rejuvenated a bit, we explored the perimeter of the small fort and were drawn immediately to a couple of cannons in place along the wall. It was also fascinating to go into the old powder magazine and examine how it was constructed. Both buildings had really thick walls which helped them survive the ravages of time (and Caribbean weather/storms).

After spending some time exploring the fort, we followed a short gravel road that hugs the English Harbour coastline before reaching the island’s famous Nelson’s Dockyard. Our first stop was at the general store to replenish our water supplies. We walked around a bit, but mostly sat comfortably in the shade of one of the stores and drank our water – It seemed so-so cold and refreshing!

Well, at this point it got a little embarrassing… This was a first for us – We both agreed that we would rather take a taxi back to our car, than reverse course and re-hike the trail – We were just too hot and tired! I had noticed a water taxi when we had entered the area and thought that it would be a fun experience to return to the other side of the peninsula by boat. However, in typical Caribbean fashion, the only boat operator had decided to go home early for the day. So, we begrudgingly took a road taxi the short drive back to Pigeon Point Beach. Although we didn’t have the strength for the return journey and I wouldn’t call this trail ‘easy’, we really did enjoy this hike and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sun-filled desert-like hike with amazing Caribbean Sea views – Just make sure to bring lots of water 😉

ACT Staff

For a more ‘technical’ Trail Report as well as much more information on Antigua hiking, please reference the following links (to pages on our website):

Antigua Hiking – Middle Ground Trail
Antigua & Barbuda Hiking Trails – Trail Reviews and Hiking Guides

For an overview of the “land of sun and sea”, take a look at our Antigua & Barbuda Vacations page

If you’re looking for more active things to do while vacationing on the island, click on our Antigua Adventures blog for more great ideas!

For great Tourist Attractions on the island, check out our Things to Do in Antigua and Barbuda blog

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Top Five Caribbean Islands to Visit this Fall

By freem32@cogeco.ca Adventure, Caribbean, Caving, Covid-19, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Nature, Old Forts, Plantation, Rum, sailing, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Tourist Attractions, Water Sports

Looking to head south this fall? Here’s where we would go…

If you’re like me, you might not be able to wait until spring to feel the sand beneath your feet and snorkel in the clear, warm Caribbean sea. If you’re thinking of heading south for a warm weather vacation, here’s our thoughts on the best Caribbean destinations this October, November or December.

For this article, we first looked at the Caribbean islands that appear to be minimizing the spread of Covid-19 the best, then we evaluated each island’s current Covid related entry requirements for a good balance of safety and convenience. Finally, we took into consideration the historical weather patterns this time of year, prioritizing on the Caribbean islands with the least amount of rain. It’s kind of difficult to rank order our top choices, so we provide rational for our top 4 Caribbean destinations, and let you decide what destination is best for you. We also listed a few other islands that just missed the cut, in case you need more options. Take a look at our findings below – We hope you enjoy our review!

Turks and Caicos

Turks & Caicos beaches from Active Caribbean Travel

There are a relatively low number of active Covid cases in Turks & Caicos – around 12 per 10K people. It’s also encouraging to know that the local vaccination rate is approaching 3 out of 4 locals (having received 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine). It’s also reassuring to know that only fully vaccinated visitors can travel to the islands and that restaurants and bars are restricted to 50% normal capacity.

From a historical weather perspective, there’s a very low probability of rain (around 20%) on any given day this time of year. Even if it does rain, it typically doesn’t rain more than around 3.4mm per month, so it’s not worth worrying about.

Turks and Caicos is open to tourists who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. TCI Assured Travel Authorization is required before travelling. Approval to visit can be acquired on-line by completing a health screening questionnaire, and providing proof of a negative certified COVID-19 test, taken no more than 3 days before arrival, along with verifying travel insurance which covers COVID-19 related medical costs and expenses.

Once you’re on the islands, you are required to wear a mask in public places. Turks and Caicos establishments can be open no later than midnight, and there is a curfew in effect between the hours of 1am and 5am.

For more details and specifics of Covid related entry requirements and restrictions, please visit the official Turks & Caicos Entry Requirements page.

Turks & Caicos Watersports at Active Caribbean Travel

As for what to do once you’re there, here’s just a taste of what you can enjoy in Turks & Caicos. The islands are surrounded by white, peach and sand beaches, with plenty of water-sports options like kayaking, SUP (paddleboarding), windsurfing, kiteboarding and even parasailing. Boat operators can also get you to some great fishing and snorkeling spots and of course the islands are an amazing place for scuba diving reefs and deep walls. Grand Turk has a number of historical sites of interest, while there are several amazing national parks and nature reserves on many of the other islands. Turks & Caicos also offer good golfing along with hiking and cycling trails. There’s caves to explore as well. Enjoy!

For more information about fun and adventurous Caribbean destinations, check out our website, ActiveCaribbeanTravel

Aruba

There are a relatively low number of active Covid cases in Aruba – around 10 per 10K people. It’s also encouraging to know that the number of cases on the island is on the decline and that the local vaccination rate is relatively high, with close to 3 out of 4 locals having received 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine. For those of you from select European Union countries, you’ll be happy to know that Aruba’s entry requirements are less demanding for you, as long as you’re fully vaccinated. Hopefully, Canada will also be added to that list before long.

From a historical weather perspective, there’s a somewhat low 50%-50% probability of rain on any given day this time of year, however even if it does rain, it typically doesn’t rain much more than 3mm per month, so it’s pretty low risk.

Aruba is currently open to travellers from the US, Canada, Europe and many other places. All visitors are required to follow the Aruba Embarkation/Disembarkation Card process. This includes completing a Covid related on-line questionnaire, verifying you have Covid related Travel Insurance, along with providing proof of a negative result from a certified molecular Covid-19 test within 3 days of travelling to the island. If you manage to show up on Aruba’s shores without a negative test result, you will be required to take a Covid test at the airport, followed by a short quarantine period while you wait for the test results.

Fully vaccinated travellers from a few European countries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden and Finland, are not required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test. For a full list of countries qualifying for this benefit, please check out the links below.

While in Aruba, all visitors (and locals) must wear a mask in any indoor public space such as retail shops, supermarkets, museums, casinos, etc. Masks are also recommended is public places where social distancing is not possible and where there are no physical barriers, such as plexiglass shields, to compensate for social distancing.

Aruba establishments can be open until midnight (1am for casinos), however dancing in restaurants and bars is currently prohibited. Seating at restaurants is at a maximum of eight per table (excluding children under the age of 12). Public beaches and parking lots are “off limits” to visitors between 7 pm and 5 am.

For more details and specifics of Covid related entry requirements and restrictions, please visit the official Aruba Entry Requirements page and Aruba’s List of Countries Except from Covid-19 Testing page

Aruba's famous pink flamingo tree from Active Caribbean Travel

Once you’re in Aruba there’s plenty of things to do – here’s just a taste of what you can enjoy. There’s over a dozen beaches, with soft white sand, all around the island, many with snorkeling and a variety of watersports facilities right on the beach. Once you’ve had your fill of kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing, you can venture inland to explore unique tropical deserts and caves. Get in a round of golf, or for the more adventurous scuba divers, you can experience a wild underwater world. Of course, you can always enjoy time walking and shopping along the colourful streets of Oranjestad!

For information about hiking, snorkeling and other active vacations in the Caribbean, check out our ActiveCaribbeanTravel Adventure page.

Curaçao

Curacao's European vibe from Active Caribbean Travel

There are a relatively low number of active Covid cases in Curaçao – around 16 per 10K of the population. It’s also encouraging to know that the number of cases is on the decline and that over half of the local population have received 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine. A minor inconvenience, but as a good precaution, most visitors will need to take a Covid Antigen test on your third day on the island.

From a historical weather perspective, there’s a very low probability of rain (around 30%) on any given day this time of year, and even if it does rain, it typically doesn’t rain more than about 3.6mm per month, so the odds of rain dampening your day is very low.

Curaçao is currently open to travellers from all over the world. While there are exceptions for a few countries such as China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, Hungary, and Poland, general requirements for most visitors are to complete the Curaçao Digital Immigration Card and Passenger Locator Card (PLC) online prior to arriving on the island. The process includes verifying a negative result from a certified COVID-19 PCR-test taken within 48 hours of your flight (or a negative result from an antigen test taken within 24 hours before your flight); along with providing proof of Covid-related medical insurance. Also note that a rapid-result Covid-19 Antigen test will be required on your 3rd day on the island, with the test being scheduled as part of the PLC process. For a full list of countries not requiring proof of a negative Covid test prior to arrival or an Antigen test once on the island, please check out the link below.

While on the island, visitors are asked to socially distance, practice frequent hand hygiene and wear a mask when 2 meters (6 feet) distance cannot be maintained between people.

For more details and specifics of Covid related entry requirements and restrictions, please visit the official Curaçao Entry Requirements page.

Hiking Curacao with Active Caribbean Travel

As for what to do at this Caribbean destination, here’s a short sampling… There are over two dozen beaches to relax on, several providing opportunities to enjoy Kayaking, SUP (paddleboarding) and windsurfing. Curaçao’s two National Parks showcase the island’s unique Caribbean desert landscape and picturesque coastal inlets, while a visit to one of the numerous plantations/landhouses offer a glimpse of the island’s past. Curaçao is also home to some of the southern Caribbean’s best snorkeling and diving. There are hiking and cycling trails, as well as caves to explore in Curacao. Let’s not forget there’s a couple of golf courses to enjoy as well. Of course, walking and shopping in Curaçao’s historic waterfront district provides you with a little European vibe.

For more fun and adventurous Caribbean vacation destination ideas, check out our ActiveCaribbeanTravel Islands page.

The British Virgin Islands

There are a relatively low number of active Covid cases in the British Virgin Islands – around 14 per 10K people. It’s encouraging to know that just over half of the local population has received 2 vaccination doses. It’s also convenient that entry requirements are somewhat less demanding for fully vaccinated travellers.

From a historical weather perspective, there’s a somewhat low 50%-50% probability of rain on any given day this time of year, however even if it does rain, it typically doesn’t rain more than around 4mm – 5mm per month, so not a big concern.

Fully vaccinated travellers must be prepared to show proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test result (taken within 5 days of travel), along with proof of Covid related Travel Insurance upon arriving in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Prior to travelling, fully vaccinated travellers must register for a rapid antigen test, which will be taken at the airport upon your arrival.

Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated visitors need to obtain travel authorization via the on-line BVI Gateway Portal prior to travelling to the BVI. In order to be approved, visitors must provide proof of a certified RT-PCR negative test result (taken 3-5 days prior to arrival), along with evidence of Covid related Travel Insurance. All partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers will receive an RT-PCR test on arrival. I assume that there is a short quarantine period while waiting for your test results.

Sailing the British Virgin Islands with Active Caribbean Travel

All travellers are to adhere to COVID-19 protocols while travelling around the British Virgin Islands. These include relevant physical distancing, wearing masks and sanitization measures.

For more details and specifics of Covid related entry requirements and restrictions, such as which port of entry you are allowed to use (dependent on vaccination status), please visit the official British Virgin Islands Tourism page, as well as the British Virgin Islands Entry Requirements page.

As for what to do on the islands, here’s just a taste of what you can enjoy once you get there. There’s plenty of white sandy beaches offering a number of swimming and watersports options. Perhaps the best kayaking and SUP (paddleboarding) in the BVIs can be found at Tortola, while kiteboarding and windsurfing might be best experienced on Virgin Gorda. Boat operators can get you fishing around the islands, and spectacular views can be found while hiking the BVI’s National Parks. For a journey back in time, there are museums and ruins of forts and sugar mills. Of course, there’s always plenty of sailing and rum to enjoy in the BVIs!

For more ideas for fun and adventurous activities in the Caribbean, check out our ActiveCaribbeanTravel Excursions page.

FYI – Montserrat, Anguilla and the Cayman Islands almost made our list, however a few conditions need to be improved before they’re included. I’m sure Anguilla will get their peaking Covid cases under control any day now. Once Montserrat increases their local Covid vaccination rate and removes the need for visitors to quarantine, it will be a lush green (although perhaps rainy) alternative. While the Cayman Islands have a relatively high Covid-19 vaccination rate, unfortunately they’re currently struggling with peaking numbers of Covid cases. They also have a quarantine period that makes visiting a bit inconvenient at the moment. All that said, I’m sure these islands will all be near the top of our Top 5-10 list for spring travel – So Stay Tuned!

Now, a couple of disclaimers… Please note that this article was written on October 10th, 2021. Covid-19 information can change pretty quickly, so we recommend you check Covid case counts on your island of choice, right before booking your trip. Also, please be aware that many local tourism-related businesses have been temporarily or permanently shut-down because of Covid, so again we advise that you connect with local tour operators prior to arriving on the island. This can help set expectations appropriately.

FYI – Some information for this article was derived from the following sources: graphics.reuters.com/world-coronavirus-tracker-and-maps; covidvax.live; weatherspark.Com; and weatherbase.com

We hope you liked our assessment and it has motivated you to take a trip to the Caribbean!

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8 Fun Antigua & Barbuda Adventures

By freem32@cogeco.ca Adventure, Caribbean, Caving, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Nature, Old Forts, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Stingrays, Water Sports

Antigua & Barbuda Adventures include snorkeling & diving, fishing and awesome water-sports. On land there's cycling & really good hiking too! Plan a trip today

Awesome Activities Include Snorkeling, Sailing, Caving & More…

Antigua and Barbuda are a Caribbean nation in the eastern Caribbean sea (Leeward Islands), just north of Guadeloupe and east of St. Kitts. Known as the sailing capital of the English Caribbean, Antigua is famous for it’s 365 white sand beaches and excellent cuisine. That said, there are plenty of adventures to make you feel alive, both on land as well as in & on the water!

While vacationing in the Caribbean, it’s always great fun to get off the resort and really explore the island. Antigua and Barbuda adventures are waiting…

Surrounded by protective reefs and outer islands, Antigua & Barbuda offers some really good Caribbean snorkeling, diving, sailing, fishing and water sports. It’s also good to know that there’s plenty of action on the islands themselves as well. Here’s our recommendations for experiencing Caribbean adventures in Antigua and Barbuda…

Snorkel Antigua’s Coral Reefs

Practically surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, Antigua is a great place for Caribbean snorkeling. Explore Antigua’s clear multi-hued blue waters full of diverse sea-life, including colourful fish, coral and sponges! Discover an alien world that you just can’t experience on land…

Slip into the warm Caribbean Sea and snorkel right off the beach on the island’s west side at places like Hawksbill Bay and Darkwood Beach. There are also some sheltered bays on the east coast that are good for beach-goers to snorkel from.

Antigua’s well known and perhaps best snorkeling site, Cades Reef is just a short boat ride from the south-west coast – This 2 mile (3km) long barrier reef has snorkeling locations like Coral Gardens, School House, Passage and Aquarium. There are also good snorkeling locations in the popular English Harbour area – Here you’ll enjoy snorkeling in the shadow of the Pillars of Hercules, or perhaps over a shipwreck in the protection of Freeman’s Bay. There’s also a 3 mast shipwreck in the shallow waters of Deep Bay near St. John’s. Good snorkeling can also be found via a short boat ride to a few of the off-shore islands near the north-east coast of Antigua.

Of course, no trip to Antigua is complete without visiting Stingray City. While you can snorkel there, the main attraction is having Southern Stingrays swim around your legs. If you’re brave enough, you can even hold one of the gentle creatures – kind of a once in a lifetime experience! Antigua’s Stingray City is located about a mile (2km) from the coast, yet the man-made dock floats just 3 to 4 feet (1m) above the sandy ocean floor. The large 5 feet (1.5m) wide females are very sociable as they swim slowly around, while the smaller males dart swiftly around and through the crowd.

For more information on Antigua’s snorkeling sites, plus a listing of tour/boat operators, click on our Antigua & Barbuda Snorkeling page

Want to see more? Check out our Snorkel Antigua’s Great Bird Island, and Snorkel Antigua’s Long Bay videos on YouTube!

For a more colourful and detailed story on Stingray City, check out our personal experience by reading our Stingray City Antigua blog post.

Sail Around Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua has a long and storied sailing history that dates back way before Horatio Nelson’s famed stay on the island. Today, Antigua’s annual ‘Sailing Week’ attracts dozens of yachts and hundreds of visitors from around the world to Nelson’s Dockyard for the Caribbean’s top Regatta.

For visitors to the Caribbean islands, an Antigua & Barbuda sailing adventure provides an opportunity to experience the islands from a unique perspective. Cruise quietly along the coasts of Antigua & Barbuda with a refreshing cool wind at your back and delightful sights just glide by… See the mountainous south-west of Antigua, as well as the island’s many forts, bays and off-shore islands, across a stretch of gorgeous multi-hued blue waters!

Sailing excursions also provide plenty of opportunities to snorkel and dive along the way. If you’re up to the challenge, you can even join a crew for some races in English Harbour! Of course, watching the sun set from sea with someone special also has it’s charms.

For more information about sailing in Antigua, including boat operators and yacht charters (with or without a crew), click on our Antigua & Barbuda Sailing page

Explore Amazing Caves in Barbuda

Escape the ever-present sun by journeying underground to a world of natural subterranean limestone caverns and sea caves. It can be a bewildering experience venturing into sub-terrain grottoes to witness eerie stalagmites, stalactites and flow-stones up-close and personal. There may be bats in the caves, or even petroglyph paintings on the walls to examine!

Two Foot Bay Cave is a short walk from Barbuda’s pink sand beaches and is home to bats, crabs, iguanas and birds. Ancient petroglyphs can be seen on the cave walls – Amazing!

Journey out from Burbuda’s main town of Codrington to see the astonishing Darby Cave, a massive sinkhole with it’s own forest and plenty of long stalactites. You’ll be in awe.

Hike a couple of miles (3km) farther out and you’ll encounter an amazingly bizarre grotto called Dark Cave. It’s filled with water and you’re sure to see bats and maybe even some of the resident blind shrimp.

For more information about Antigua and Barbuda caves, plus tours operators to get you there, check out our Antigua & Barbuda Caving page

Dive Antigua’s Coral Reefs

Antigua and its neighbouring islands boast over 40 dive sites, some in relatively shallow water and others in the deeper more complex underwater terrain south of Antigua. If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, Antigua is a great place to get started – there is a dive school on the island along with several Dive Centres offering PADI certification.

Antigua diving provides opportunities to view a diverse collection of coral, sponges, sea fans and other interesting marine life. The island’s reefs are also home to schools of colourful fish as well as eels, lobsters and crabs. Antigua’s south-west coast offers some good coral covered ledges and deep plunging walls to explore along with crystal-clear dive sites in and around the popular Cades Reef area. The English Harbour area has plenty of sunken boulders, rocks and wrecks providing more diverse and exciting places to examine.

For more information on the islands’ dive sites, along with a listing of dive centres and boat operators, click on our Antigua & Barbuda Diving page

Fish the Turquoise Waters of Antigua & Barbuda

Head out from Antigua for some serious Atlantic Ocean ‘deep sea’ fishing to bring in some big game sport fish like Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Kingfish and Sailfish. For the competitor fisherman in you, you can join the annual Antigua & Barbuda Sport Fishing Tournament.

Barbuda has some more great fishing options closer to shore. Fish in the shallows for good eating fish like Bass, Grouper and Snapper. If fly-fishing is more your thing, settle down near Barbuda’s Codrington Lagoon and bring in some Bone fish, Tarpon, Snook and Barracuda.

For more Antigua & Barbuda fishing information, including a list of boat operators to get you out there, click on our Antigua & Barbuda Fishing page

Hike Under the Sun in Antigua

A great way to experience the natural beauty of Antigua is by hiking one of it’s surprisingly enjoyable trails. The island offers some easy coastal sight-seeing walking trails as well as some more challenging hilly trails. The best thing is… Most Antigua hiking trails offer rewarding picturesque views of the island and Caribbean Sea from hill-tops or coastal vantage points.

There are several popular Antigua hiking trails located near Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, most of which lead to Shirley Heights, one of the best places in Antigua for taking pictures of iconic English Harbour. They include the Carpenters Rock Trail, which passes the remains of Fort Charlotte, as well as the steeper Lookout Trail.

Monks Hill Trail, with its spectacular view of Falmouth Harbour, as well as Middle Ground Trail which crosses the small peninsula between English and Falmouth Harbours ending at historic Fort Berkeley, are also in the area.

Not to be missed, there are a number of remote trails amid the rolling hills and volcanic features of the rain-forest area called the “Green Corridor” – This quiet area includes the Wallings Nature Reserve, Christian Valley, as well as the ultimate Antigua hiking trail, Mount Obama – The island’s highest peak at 1,330 feet (405m) above sea level.

For more detailed descriptions of our favourite Antigua Hiking Trails, click on our Antigua’s Best Hiking blog post.

For a more complete list of Antigua & Barbuda hiking trails, as well as a listing of hiking guides, check out our Antigua & Barbuda Hiking page

Get On the Waters of Antigua & Barbuda

With plenty of healthy mangroves and numerous beaches, bays and inlets along 100 miles (160km) of coastline, Antigua & Barbuda are ideal for enjoying Caribbean Water Sports. All in the comfortable warmth of the Caribbean sun!

There’s some great kayaking available in Antigua’s North Sound Marine Park and the mangrove forests of the nearby off-shore islands. There’s more mangroves to explore by kayak on the south-west coast of the island as well. Probing the island’s tranquil mangrove inlets and lagoons is the perfect speed for sightseeing wildlife and enjoying nature in shallow calm waters. A local guide can show you some native marine life, including sea-grasses, mysterious sea cucumbers, jellyfish and spectacular starfish.

If you have a need for more speed… Antigua’s east coast trade-winds are ideal for surfing, windsurfing and kite-surfing. Same thing holds for Barbuda’s remote crowd-less beaches. You can partake in the action yourself, or just hang around and check out “the scene”.

For a more colourful story about our personal water sports experience, check out our Antigua kayaking-snorkelling-hiking blog

For more information on the islands’ water-sports options, including a list of tours, lessons and equipment rentals, click on our Antigua & Barbuda Water Sports page

Get to Know Antigua by Bike

Get some fresh air and exercise while getting to know Antigua better. Antigua cycling provides great views of the Caribbean Sea and on a clear day, even some neighbouring islands. Ride on Antigua’s scenic coastal roads or cross-country routes, some of which even include some nice hilly terrain. Take an excursion with a local cycling tour operator who knows the island well or even rent a bike and venture out on your own.

Popular regions to cycle on Antigua include areas near the capital St. John’s as well as less busy areas like Devil’s Bridge & Long Bay, Half Moon Bay, Falmouth Harbour, Rendezvous Bay, Darkwood Beach and Jolly Harbour. There’s also the hilly road to Shirley Heights as well as more challenging routes to Mount Obama, Fort George and McNish Mountain.

For more Antigua cycling information, including a list of cycling tours and bike rentals, click on our Antigua & Barbuda Cycling page

Have fun out there!

ACT Staff

Once you’ve had your fill of action and want to slow-it-down a bit, check out our recommended Things To Do in Antigua & Barbuda

For an overview of the “land of sun and sea”, take a look at our Antigua & Barbuda Vacations page

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