Antigua Honeymoon Itinerary for December 2023

  1. Day 1: Explore Antigua's Colonial Heritage
    12 minutes (5.6 miles) from V.C. Bird International Airport

    Take a walking tour of Antigua's capital, St. John's, and learn about the island's colonial history. Visit the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, which showcases the island's natural and cultural history and the 18th-century St. John's Cathedral, a stunning example of Baroque architecture.

  2. Day 2: Relax at Dickenson Bay Beach
    15 minutes (3.3 miles) from St. John's

    Spend a day lounging on the white sands of Dickenson Bay Beach. Swim in the crystal-clear waters and enjoy views of the Caribbean Sea. Take a stroll along the beach and sample fresh seafood at Ana's on the Beach restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Take a Catamaran Cruise to Cades Reef
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Dickenson Bay Beach

    Embark on a catamaran cruise to Cades Reef, a protected marine park and popular snorkeling spot. Swim among colorful schools of fish and marvel at the vibrant coral formations. Enjoy a beachside lunch and rum punch on the secluded Green Island.

  4. Day 4: Hike to Shirley Heights Lookout
    25 minutes (9.6 miles) from Cades Reef

    Rise early for a hike to the Shirley Heights Lookout, a scenic overlook that offers panoramic views of Antigua and the neighboring islands. Enjoy a barbecue dinner and live music at Shirley Heights Lookout Bar and Restaurant, a popular spot for watching the sunset.

  5. Day 5: Visit the Nelson's Dockyard National Park
    11 minutes (3.3 miles) from Shirley Heights Lookout

    Explore the Nelson's Dockyard National Park, a restored 18th-century naval base that now houses restaurants, shops, and museums. Visit the Dockyard Museum, which showcases the island's maritime history, and the Dow's Hill Interpretation Center, which features a multimedia presentation on Antigua's culture and heritage.

  6. Day 6: Go on an Island Safari
    28 minutes (10 miles) from Nelson's Dockyard National Park

    Take an island safari tour and explore Antigua's rugged interior. Visit the Fig Tree Drive rainforest and see the island's famous black pineapple plantations. Stop at Betty's Hope, a restored sugar plantation, and learn about Antigua's colonial past. End the tour with a dip in the natural pools at Devil's Bridge National Park.

  7. Day 7: Indulge in a Couple's Spa Day
    25 minutes (7.8 miles) from Island Safari tour

    Relax and unwind with a couple's spa day at the luxurious Sugar Ridge Resort. Choose from a range of treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps. Spend the day lounging by the pool and enjoying the resort's amenities before departing for your flight home.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Museum of Antigua and Barbuda (1 hour, $8)
  • St. John's Cathedral (30 minutes, free)
  • Ana's on the Beach (2 hours, $30)
  • Catamaran Cruise to Cades Reef (6 hours, $120)
  • Shirley Heights Lookout Hike (2 hours, free)
  • Shirley Heights Lookout Bar and Restaurant (3 hours, $80)
  • Dockyard Museum (1 hour, $10)
  • Dow's Hill Interpretation Center (1 hour, $12)
  • Island Safari Tour (4 hours, $75)
  • Sugar Ridge Resort Spa (4 hours, $300)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $643
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