Antigua & Barbados
Meet the islands that introduced rum to the world
Sun-soaked days on two Caribbean islands with two very different vibes, but one common thread: they introduced rum to the world.
Rum was a byproduct of sugar processing on plantations established by Dutch and British planters, who also introduced slavery and the slave trade to the Americas via Barbados.
At Antigua, the British Navy found a perfect protected port for repairs to their Caribbean fleet, dubbing it English Harbour. Antigua is small and vibrant; Barbados, much larger, has deep roots in world history.
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Itinerary
Antigua
Sandra Friend
John Keatley
Shirley Heights
Nelson's Dockyard
OnDeck Sailing
Fig Tree Lane
Betty's Hope
DINING
Trappas, English Harbour
Beach Limerz, Fort Bay
Turners Beach
Pineapple Beach Club
LODGING
Pineapple Beach Club
Barbados
Island Safari: Barclays Park, Bathsheba Bay, Little Bay, Speightstown
Some of the sights on our tour with Island Safari
Bridgetown
Bridgetown Walking Tour
Careenage
House of Parliament
Nidhe Israel Synagogue
James Street Methodist Church
The Garrison
George Washington Home
Barbados Museum
Mount Gay Distillery
Riahanna Drive
DINING The Cliff; The Cliff Beach Club; Cuzz Cafe
Dinner with George Washington
LODGING Hilton Barbados
Around Bridgetown
Sugar Cane Club
Our after-conference getaway was meant to let us explore some of the gullies and tropical gardens in this part of Barbados, but a tropical storm kept us inside the resort. We did slip out between the rains to explore their grounds, which included its own gully with resident wild green monkeys ... and a hiking trail!
