<strong>A beach a day: </strong>Antigua boasts 365 beaches. While it may be difficult to count them all, Little Ffryes Beach is one of the most idyllic.
A beach a day: Antigua boasts 365 beaches. While it may be difficult to count them all, Little Ffryes Beach is one of the most idyllic.
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<strong>Sea grapes: </strong>Eye-catching flora frames the island's hundreds of beaches.
Sea grapes: Eye-catching flora frames the island's hundreds of beaches.
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<strong>The island girls: </strong>Elvira Bell, Christal Clashing, Samara Emanuel and Captain Kevinia Francis were the first black women in history to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
The island girls: Elvira Bell, Christal Clashing, Samara Emanuel and Captain Kevinia Francis were the first black women in history to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
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<strong>Antigua Black: </strong>The island has its own pineapple called Antigua Black. It's crisp and sweet, with low acidity.
Antigua Black: The island has its own pineapple called Antigua Black. It's crisp and sweet, with low acidity.
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<strong>Fruit tasting: </strong>Local stands and restaurants are stocked with fresh island-grown fruit ready to be enjoyed.
Fruit tasting: Local stands and restaurants are stocked with fresh island-grown fruit ready to be enjoyed.
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<strong>Ducana and saltfish: </strong>Ducana, a boiled sweet potato dumpling, can be served with saltfish for a hearty meal. It's a popular local starch.
Ducana and saltfish: Ducana, a boiled sweet potato dumpling, can be served with saltfish for a hearty meal. It's a popular local starch.
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<strong>Steel drums: </strong>Local music is dominated by steel drums.
Steel drums: Local music is dominated by steel drums.
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<strong>Hermitage Bay: </strong>The resort is nestled on Antigua's less crowded west coast.
Hermitage Bay: The resort is nestled on Antigua's less crowded west coast.
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<strong>Quiet luxury: </strong>Hermitage Bay is surrounded by more than 140 acres of lush, undeveloped land.
Quiet luxury: Hermitage Bay is surrounded by more than 140 acres of lush, undeveloped land.
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<strong>A warm welcome: </strong>The resort has recruited a completely local staff.
A warm welcome: The resort has recruited a completely local staff.
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<strong>Low-key relaxation: </strong>The island covers only 108 square miles.
Low-key relaxation: The island covers only 108 square miles.
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