Sightseeing in Antigua Island - what to see. Complete travel guide
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If you are not afraid of heights and you want to get new unbelievable experience, take a look at the island from a helicopter. You will have a great view from above on the landmarks …
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An abundance of beaches is one of the unique features of Antigua Island. Altogether there are 365 of them, so if you decide to rest on the new beach each new day, then all of them can be …
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The most popular hotels and inns are situated in the capital of Antigua, St. John's. Coconut Beach Club located a few steps from the coast is attractive in all respects. It provides …
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The biggest shops are located in St. John’s. To buy everything you do need and not really, go to High Street and St. Mary’s Street. This is where all the outlets are. The shops …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Antigua Island and surroundings
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National and city parks around Antigua Island
♥ National Park 'Mount Obama' , 5.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Nelson’s Dockyard' , 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Mount Obama' , 5.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Nelson’s Dockyard' , 9.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Antigua Island from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Plymouth
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Distance from Antigua Island center - 58.9 km.
However, some citizens have refused to leave their homes, even on pain of death. According to official figures, before the tragedy, the population of the town was about 4 000 people; 19 residents died in the eruption. Currently, about 80% of the city is literally cemented in pyroclastic material. There are several streets where it’s still possible to walk. They attract fans of the unusual entertainment. Tourists have an opportunity to look into empty houses, where furnishings remain unchanged for almost 20 years. You can look at streets hidden under a layer of ashes, which were very lively until recently. …
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Sightseeing in Antigua and Barbuda: things to see
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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