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onshore, looking for a good time — they just prefer a DJ to a

band of fiddlers. The strip to visit for lively nightlife is between

Falmouth Harbour and English Harbour, where you will find

hotspots

The Mad Mongoose

and

Abracadabra

The southeast, around the old naval harbors, is the center

of the region’s superyacht scene. Some of the best-known regat-

tas in the Caribbean are held here, including Antigua Sailing

Week and the Classic Yacht Regatta, both in April. But you don’t

need to charter a yacht to get out onto the water. Year-round

you can take a day sail — to the islands in the northeast, with

their shallow water and excellent beaches, to the western reefs

for snorkeling and isolated coves, or a round-the-island circum-

navigation journey. And, of course, nothing caps a perfect island

day like a relaxing sunset cruise.

6. Thrills for All

Fling yourself into an adventure of exciting bungee-jump and zip-

line descents and a ropes challenge course with Antigua

Rainforest Company. There are plenty of other island tours, includ-

ing ATV adventures and 4x4 island safaris by Land Rover.

Gentler exploits — along the lines of finding that perfect sou-

venir and indulging in local cuisine — await in St. John’s, Antigua’s

main (and capital) town. Don’t miss historic

Redcliffe Quay

, a

district boasting colorfully restored architecture with restaurants,

bars, and shops along the waterfront.

7. Carnival, Calypso, and Cricket

The West Indians know how to play, so if you are here at

Carnival

time (starting at the end of July and lasting 10 days) then make

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The restaurant at the historic Admiral’s Inn at Nelson’s

Dockyard is housed in a building where pitch was stored

on the ground floor, with the engineers’ offices above.

Antigua

Betty’s Hope

Nelson’s Dockyard

Falmouth Harbour

English Harbour

Shirley Heights

St. John’s

The British Royal Navy first sought shelter in

English Harbour in the 18th century. It remains

a popular haven for seafarers today.