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Duration: 1 Day (Flexible for Half-Day or Multi-Day Tours)
Theme: Authentic Antiguan Cuisine, Street Food & Rum Tastings
🌅 Morning: Traditional Antiguan Breakfast & Market Tour
🕘 8:30 AM – Breakfast at Sugar Apple Café (St. John’s)
- Must-Try:
- Saltfish & Chop Up (salted cod with spinach, eggplant, and plantains)
- Johnny Cakes (fried dough with cheese or saltfish)
- Fresh Coconut Water
🕙 10:00 AM – St. John’s Public Market Tour
- Highlights:
- Sample Black Pineapple (world-famous sweet pineapple)
- Buy local spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, bay leaves)
- Try fresh tamarind or guava from vendors
🌞 Midday: Seafood & Rum Tasting
🕛 12:00 PM – Lunch at Big Banana (Pigeon Point Beach)
- Must-Try:
- Grilled Lobster (seasonal, best Aug-Mar)
- Conch Fritters with spicy dipping sauce
- Wadadli Beer (Antigua’s local brew)
🕐 1:30 PM – Antigua Distillery Tour (St. John’s)
- Experience:
- Cavalier Rum Tasting (5-year, 10-year, spiced rum)
- Learn about Antigua’s rum-making history
- Buy limited-edition rum bottles
🌆 Afternoon: Snacks & Scenic Bites
🕒 3:00 PM – Roti Stop at Roti King (English Harbour)
- Must-Try:
- Curry Chicken Roti (flaky flatbread stuffed with curry)
- Pepper Sauce (ask for extra if you like spice!)
🕓 4:00 PM – Beachside Smoothie Break (The Beach Limerz, Dickenson Bay)
- Try:
- Sea Moss Drink (nutritious seaweed shake with cinnamon)
- Mango Lassi (if you prefer something sweet)
🌇 Evening: Sunset BBQ & Cocktails
🕠 5:30 PM – Shirley Heights Lookout (Sunday BBQ or Thursday Sunset Party)
- Must-Try:
- Jerk Chicken & Ribs (smoky, spicy, grilled fresh)
- Rum Punch (classic Antiguan cocktail)
- Live Steel Pan Music
🕗 8:00 PM – Fine Dining Option: Sheer Rocks (for a Luxury Ending)
- If you still have room:
- Coconut-Crusted Mahi Mahi
- Passionfruit Mojito
🍍 Optional Add-Ons (For Multi-Day Foodies)
✔ Cooking Class at Nicole’s Table (Learn to make fungi & pepperpot)
✔ Seafood Friday (English Harbour) – If visiting on a Friday
✔ Private Beach Picnic (Request at The Cove Restaurant)
📌 Logistics & Tips
- Transport: Rent a car or hire a taxi for the day (~$100 USD for full-day taxi).
- Budget: ~150− 150− 200 USD per person (including drinks & tours).
- Best Day: Sunday (for Shirley Heights BBQ) or Friday (for Seafood Night).