ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY DEBUTS NEW SAILING VIDEO
“The Sailing Capital of the Caribbean” Invites with Safe Harbours and Charming Marinas
Feb 05, 2021
Water sports are popular inclusions in resort and hotel stays Photo Credit Curtain Bluff
Antigua and Barbuda’s scenic harbours, full-service marinas, and historic landmarks are on full display in the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s latest destination video created for travellers in need of an escape on the water. The “Sailing Capital of the Caribbean”, Antigua and Barbuda are safe havens and premier yachting destinations for those seeking seclusion and space on the high seas. The scenic video which can be viewed on the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s YouTube www.youtube.com/goantiguabarbuda and social media channels earned a thumbs-up from the Honourable Charles H. Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, “we can assure you that working together with our partners in the yachting sector, we have put guidelines and measure in place throughout our marinas to allow for the safe resumption of the yachting industry, and the safe return of visitors in the best way possible.”
After months of preparation, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nelson’s Dockyard has re-opened with major upgrades visible and signage that allows for self-guided tours around the national park. New tours are also on offer at the National Parks alongside popular events such as the Copper and Lumber Seafood Friday and Rum in the Ruins. The destination is also now safely welcoming rowers in the 3000 miles, Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge to Nelson’s Dockyard. The Tourism Minister tells viewers that the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and stakeholders continue to work, to make nautical events on the 2021 destination events calendar more socially responsible. For Antigua and Barbuda’s full health and safety protocols designed to safely welcome visitors on yachts travelling to Antigua and Barbuda, including the requirement that all travellers show a negative RT-PCR Test result on arrival go to www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
Antigua hosts sailing regattas, races and flotillas Photo Credit @AntiguaSailingWeekKhp
ABOUT THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is a statutory body dedicated to realizing the tourism potential of Antigua & Barbuda by promoting the twin-island state as a unique, quality tourist destination with the overall objective of increasing visitor arrivals thereby providing sustainable economic growth. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is headquartered in St. John’s Antigua, where regional marketing is directed. The Authority has three offices overseas in the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee”ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’dais in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. Voted the World Travel Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination, the twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches – one for every day of the year.
The largest of the Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with a rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 17 mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere.
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The winding coastline and gentle trade winds are ideal for a day on the water Photo Credit Paul Wyeth
