Friday, February 17, 2012

What to do on Antigua - Helicopter Tour

Helicopter Ride Over the Great Barrier Reef

If you're trying to find out what to do on Antigua, a helicopter tour of Antigua is the most popular activity for those who visit Antigua and Barbuda. Nothing like flying over this tropical island paradise to get a bird's eye view of the entire island and shore line.

This helicopter tour of Antigua allows for the option of a 20 minute tour, a 30 minute tour or a 45 minute tour. One of the most amazing things about touring Antigua by helicopter is the opportunity to see an active volcano. Montserrat came to life in 1995 and has been an active volcano since, with lava flows covering portions of the island it occupies.

Christmas 2009 Celebrity Equinox

Antigua is easily viewed in a short helicopter flight as it is only 13 miles across. Unlike some Caribbean islands with only a handful of nice beaches, Antigua is unique in that it is surrounded by great beaches. In fact, you could literally visit a different beach every day as there are 365 beautiful white sand beaches to enjoy.


Flying over a tropical beach shoreline is an awesome experience as you will see the reefs under the water and down to depths of 50 feet of crystal clear blue water as you fly over them.

This Helicopter Tour of Antigua is the top idea of what to do on Antigua, as a result can get booked out quite a ways in advance. To be sure to reserve your tour when you are on Antigua go to Viator.com where you can read reviews, check rates and availability and book your Antigua Helicopter Tour today!

Friday, February 10, 2012

WHAT TO DO ON ANTIGUA - Top 10 activities!

Antigua


If you are planning a trip to Antigua and wondering what to do on Antigua once you get there, this post will reveal the top 10 most popular things to do on Antigua.

For a tropical vacation with plenty of white sandy beaches you couldn't pick a better destination than Antigua. For sunbathing and relaxing on the beach you have a selection of 360 beaches to choose from, more than any island in the Caribbean. But after a few days of doing nothing you might want a little action and need some ideas of what to do on Antigua, here is where I can help.

Antigua has some of the highest rated resorts in all the Caribbean, in fact if you haven't decided where to stay yet, check out this list ranking the all inclusive resorts on Antigua/Barbuda you're sure to find the best place for you.

So here based on the popularity of the top selling activities, here are the top 10 activities to give you some ideas of what to do on Antigua. Many of these activities due to popularity book up early, so to save your spot be sure to book in advance.




1. Antigua Helicopter Tour
Get a bird's eye view of one of the true gems of the Caribbean as you soar over the crystal clear blue waters, and view the beautiful shore lines. You can also get a close up view of Montserrat volcano, an active volcano since 1995. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

Kaua'i: Helicopter Tour.

2. Island 4x4 Discovery Tour
Get off the beaten path in this off road tour and see some landmarks and scenic areas of Antigua that few visitors get to experience. This is a 4 hour tour with pick up and return to your hotel. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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3. Round Island Tour
Tour the island and see many of the historical landmarks, with pick up and drop off at your hotel. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

Nelson's Dockyard from the lookout

4. Bird Island Snorkel
Spend the day sailing to uninhabited Bird Island for a day of snorkeling and relaxing on a beach all to yourself. This is a 6 hour tour that includes lunch. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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5. Island Safari and Sting Ray Fantasy Antigua
Get an off road tour in a Land Rover for some great sight seeing, then visit Antigua's sting ray city where you'll swim with and feed the sting rays. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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6. Cades Reef Snorkel Cruise
Sail to Cades Reef, the islands best snorkeling location to spend the day seeing tropical fish and possibly sea turtles and sting rays close up. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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7. Barbuda Day Tour
Spend a day exploring the beautiful island of Barbuda and the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, not to mention hanging out on some of the most picture perfect white sand beaches in the Caribbean. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

South Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda

8. Shirley Heights Lookout
Spend the evening at Shirley Lookout watching a spectacular sunset, enjoying a delicious barbeque and listening to steel drum music. Very romantic. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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9. Snorkeling Island Adventure in Antigua
Take along the family for a fun day of sailing, kayaking and snorkeling in some of the best spots on Antigua. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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10. Antigua Shore Excursion: City of St. John Sightseeing
See all the historical landmarks in St. John and visit a local market. For more details, reviews and booking, go to Viator.com

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There you have the top 10 most popular activities of what to do on Antigua. Between the 365 beaches and these ideas of things to do on Antigua, you might be asking rather than what to do on Antigua, but rather, how will we fit it all in on our vacation!

Remember that some of these activities book up well in advance so be sure to check out Viator.com to search for availability, read reviews, find discounts and book your adventure today!