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- Antigua and Barbuda
- St John's
St John's
The capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda, St John's
is a popular port of call for many cruise passengers sailing
through the Caribbean and its skyline is highlighted by the white
baroque towers of St John's Cathedral, an iconic sight for many
visiting this city. In 2007 St John's saw a massive influx of
tourists when its cricket ground, Sir Vivian Richards stadium in
North Sound, just outside of St John's, hosted Super 8 matches in
the Cricket World Cup.
Colonised by the British in the 1600s, Antigua only gained
independence in 1981 and St John's has since become an increasingly
popular holiday destination for travellers looking to laze on
sun-drenched beaches, sipping on Cavalier rum cocktails, only to
cool off in the crystalline turquoise waters when the heat gets a
little too much. But there is more to St John's than just
palm-fringed beaches, cricket and water sports.
Visit Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour, which pays testament
to Antigua's past as a Royal Navy base, take your camera on a walk
up to Shirley Heights where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of
the city and harbours, perfect for that holiday snapshot, visit the
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda which showcases the islands' history
from colonial times through to present day, or simply relax at a
beach bar soaking up the breathtaking scenery enjoying Antigua's
local brew, Wadadli, the Carib name for the island.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language, but most locals speak
English patois (jargon or dialect).
Money
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form of currency
in Antigua and Barbuda, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1
equal to EC$2.65 (long-standing, pegged rate). US currency can be
used nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travellers cheques can
be exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many
hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but there are
not many ATMs in the area, so it is best to make arrangements
around this.
Time
Local time in Antigua and Barbuda is GMT -4.