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Alicia Bigbee says...

At first I had no idea what to think about Antigua, except that it was like a paradise island.After reading this book and following the tips listed, we had the most amazing time of our lives.We had some amazing experiences like our wild night out at English Harbor and a wonderful sailing trip to Bird Island.We never would have found these places without this guide.Two thumbs way up from a couple who loves to travel.

Posted on March 11, 2011

Belva Taschler says...

I found this book to be extremely helpful.Very practical advice. The only thing I found not to be true was "dressing for dinner".I found that casual dress was by far the best in St. Kitts.Anyone taking a trip to St. Kitts and Nevis should read this book!

Posted on March 12, 2011

Judith Bjorn says...

Was not really what I was looking for...for such a small island , the book was split up into about 5 regions...maybe after my visit in a couple of weeks , it will make more sense.

Posted on March 12, 2011

Francisco Stoutt says...

Provides a good overview but is a bit dated already. Some of the businesses listed have closed up shop. I found more current information online and downloaded it into my PDA.

Posted on March 13, 2011

Arlene Leiba says...

This book was great for more personalized endorsements of Antiqua. But as an overall comprehensive guide it's lacking in both organization and execution. You can tell this book was developed by one person, and although there are many maps included in the book they are very amateurish and difficult to understand and follow. The book would have benefited from a good graphic designer/cartographer. The first page I flipped to in the book was about the Antiguan air port, and while I was reading the "sidebar" info, the box ended abrupty in midsentence, not continued anywhere else. A good editor and proof reader would also improve this book.



But as I always do when I travel I bought two different guide books, and this was a nice companion piece to the Rough Guide Directions on Antigua and Barbuda. The author, Beale does succeed in providing a personalized guide of Antigua, and most of the best things we did on our one week vacation were highly recommended by Beale. So, although this book is not the most professional and organized guide, it did have some solid recommends and was a good compliment to the more formal Rough Guide.



The recommends were usually good with one exception, both this book and the Rough Guide book highly recommended a trip to Barbuda, Antigua's sister island. They both raved about the pristine island, and so my husband and I devoted one full precious day to visiting this island. We took the 90 minute boat over to the island, and the waters were very rough and frankly the harbor cruise boat did not seem like the right kind of vessel to be traversing such choppy waters. When we pulled into the "dock" we were assaulted by horrible fumes of petrol, soot, fumes, and smoke. If this is their definition of pristine, then we might as well have visited a coal mine. The actual national park that we were driven to was very nice, but we payed $159 per person for a day tour that was supposed to be filled with snorkeling, hiking and cave exploration and basically we spent most of the time laying on the "pink" beach because the weather was too cold to get into the water. I'm sure Barbuda has a lot to offer, but there were plenty of other things we wanted to see in Antigua that we missed because of this excursion and both my husband and I regretted our trip to Barbuda.

Posted on March 13, 2011

Krista Bosley says...

Chris Beale has outlined a comprehensive overview for the first time visitor in his "Antigua and Barbuda: Island Guide"



He'soutlined more than just the 365 beaches of soft smooth white sand with crystal clear warm water. He covers everything from shopping, boating, canopy tours, horseback riding and many activities that are of interest for those going away for more than just the sun. Antigua is a small siland but has something for everyone and Chris has captured it all in this pocket sized must have book.



Although I have enjoyed many vacations over the years and also lived in Antigua I learned a thing or two from this up to date guide. Antigua doesn't stand still and Chris's book is the most current information and a must to take along even if it isn't your first visit.

Posted on March 13, 2011

Janel Pase says...

I have been to Antigua twice and this book really covers all the great places to go.Next time we go back, we are excited to try some new places that the book covers.It gave us a great perspective coming from someone who lived on the island.



It was a really easy read and much more enjoyable than most travel guides.I am looking forward to going back to the island and using this island guide.

Posted on March 15, 2011

Dorine Siegrist says...

I have lived and worked in Antigua for over 20 years. Most of the travel guides out there are outdated or written by folks who are using outdated materials.Christopher Beale lived and worked on island sampling local cuisine, swimming in the many beaches, hiking the trails and immersing himself in the local "scene". His guide offers a local perspective on dining and living. He adds some fascinating facts that I never knew. It's a casual low key guide perfect for all types of travelers. It's concise and thorough without being dull.

Posted on March 16, 2011

Carl Dench says...

These sunny islands offer glorious beaches, delightful restaurants, exciting nightlife and a wealth of great places to stay, many right on the sand. Join this husband-and-wife team as they show you the very best of these islands. "Dawn to Dusk" sections focus on the best daytime delights, such as terrific watersports, sightseeing, white sand beaches and fascinating museums. "After Dark" sections take you to the best nightclubs, piano bars, cocktail lounges and beach cookouts. Hundreds of places to stay and eat are profiled in detail, based on repeat visits by the authors. Up-to-the-minute Alive Guides cover every aspect of travel in each exciting destination--places rarely covered by other guidebooks! Alive Guides focus on hotels and restaurants, with descriptions based on repeat visits by well-traveled authors. Establishments are rated with the unique Alive rating system, so you can find one to suit your taste and pocketbook. Particular attention is given to shopping in the exotic regions, with details on local artists, cut-price designer clothing and the best values on duty-free goods. Tips on what to do from sunup to sundown include tours, sightseeing, sunning, watersports and the best beaches. Piano bars, jazz clubs, places to meet people and even gay clubs are listed for nightlife. Transportation to, from, and around the area is also covered.



I found this book to be extremely helpful. Very practical advice. The only thing I found not to be true was "dressing for dinner. I found that casual dress was by far the best in St. Kitts. Anyone taking a trip to St. Kitts and Nevis should read this book!--Richelle Long/Amazon.com

Posted on March 18, 2011

Lauryn Chriswell says...

What a nice change to read a guide to anywhere in the Caribbean written by somebody who's actually lived there. Most are written by people who, if they'be been there at all, have done so on a flying visit organised by a travel agent. Chris has managed to bring in a great, up-to-date guide, with lots of little gems of information, including some which were new to me. Good (and accurate) historical information and maps add even more. Nice to see Barbuda covered as well. With an expanded accommodation and dining section, this would get a five star rating from me.

Posted on March 19, 2011