Antigua vaccinations

[garycab]

Hi, anyone been to Antigua recently? I'm going in Sept and someone told me that I would need allsorts of vaccinations, I've just looked on the NHS travel site and it seems that as long as your tetanus is up to date its ok, so any advice please, thanks .

[BoostMonkey]

Nothing is required, but being up to date with tetanus is advised.

Where are you staying?

[brissleboy]

Without meaning to hijack this thread, where is good to stay on the island, will be travelling with a toddler and a baby?

[Muzzer79]

brissleboy said:

Without meaning to hijack this thread, where is good to stay on the island, will be travelling with a toddler and a baby?

Jolly Beach Resort.

Not sure about kids there, but I walked onto the beach itself and it was exactly like something from a postcard.

[audidoody]

brissleboy said:

Without meaning to hijack this thread, where is good to stay on the island, will be travelling with a toddler and a baby?

Google Carlisle Bay.

No vaccinations needed.

[garycab]

Thanks for the replies...staying at the Verandah Resort, St Johns....if you know it and its crap no more replies please

[brissleboy]

audidoody said:

Google Carlisle Bay.

No vaccinations needed.

I have, looks amazing, price to boot though in Jan, £12k for the 4 of us (well 3 of us plus a baby).

Apparently comes down to around £6.5k though for a fortnight from April onwards...

Have you been?

[5pen]

garycab said:

Thanks for the replies...staying at the Verandah Resort, St Johns....if you know it and its crap no more replies please

I've been and I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's a big resort area-wise (about 70 acres I think), but not too many rooms so it never feels crowded. There are two nice beaches where the water is very calm, shallow and warm. It's on the Atlantic coast but in a very sheltered bay.

I wouldn't describe the food as great but it was more than acceptable - book yourself into the beach bar or a la carte place for dinner, rather than the buffet - much nicer. The beach bar is good for lunch. The bars serve premium brand spirits and there is live music most evenings.

The main pool is huge and was never crowded when I was there (April this year btw) and there is also a smaller 'adult-only' pool that I never saw more than 6 people at. There are a few on-site 'things to do' (gym, tennis courts, crazy golf) and there's a host of daily events if you like that sort of thing. We did one of the guided walks which was good.

Get yourself out and about - English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard are worth a visit. Half-moon bay is a cracking beach not too far from the Verandah if you fancy a change of scenery. We did a boat-trip for lunch and snorkelling and a trip to see the stingrays - both were excellent. Let me know if you want specific details.

No vaccinations necessary!

Edited by 5pen on Friday 26th July 16:07

[BoostMonkey]

Muzzer79 said:

brissleboy said:

Without meaning to hijack this thread, where is good to stay on the island, will be travelling with a toddler and a baby?

Jolly Beach Resort.

Not sure about kids there, but I walked onto the beach itself and it was exactly like something from a postcard.

Or even better is St James's Club, in Marmora Bay.

As people have said you need to go to English Harbour & Falmouth. If you like a bit of music then Shirley High's is worth a visit a couple of times. Plus if you get friendly with the Virgin crew its not going to be a boring evening they like their drink.

As for restaurants, try the pizza restaurant in English Harbour by the boat yard.
One everyone must go to when they visit Antigua, is the Hide Out (on the hills above marmora bay), run by a lovely English couple who make the best food on the island. But make sure you book.

Near Morris bay there is also Big O's which has some very nice sea food.

We're very lucky that my parents have a house on Marmora bay so visit every November for a few weeks, so if you've got anymore questions let me know.