♿ Special Needs Accommodations
1. Mobility-Friendly Resorts:
- Sandals Grande Antigua: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers
- Blue Waters: Beach wheelchairs available (request in advance)
2. Autism-Friendly Features:
- Beaches Resort: Certified autism-friendly (sensory toys, trained staff)
- Keyonna Beach: Quiet villas away from crowds
3. Medical Support:
- Mount St. John’s Medical Centre: Equipped for emergencies
- Island Pharmacy Delivery: Serves most resorts (762-462-0252)
Pro Tip: Contact Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority (visitor@visitantiguabarbuda.com) for accessibility guides.
💒 Wedding Package Add-Ons
1. Luxury Extras:
- Carlisle Bay: Private fireworks display ($1,500+)
- Jumby Bay Island: Helicopter arrival (from $2k)
2. Cultural Touches:
- Steel pan procession: $800-1,200
- Traditional "jump over the broom" ceremony: $300
3. Photography Upgrades:
- Underwater shoot: $750 (with Sea Life Productions)
- Drone coverage: $500/day (permits included)
4. Legal Requirements:
- Residency waiver needed (apply 2 days pre-ceremony)
- Certified officiant fee: $350
Pro Tip: Ask about "Trash the Dress" beach photoshoots for unique post-wedding memories.
🤙 Extreme Sports Providers
1. Kitesurfing:
- Kitesurf Antigua: Lessons from $120 (Jabberwock Beach)
- Best winds: Jan-Mar
2. Technical Diving:
- Dive Carib Antigua: Wreck penetration dives at Sandy Island (PADI Tec40+ required)
3. Cliff Jumping:
- Hell’s Gate: Guided jumps with Adventure Antigua ($150 incl. boat transfer)
4. Extreme Fishing:
- Obsession Sportfishing: Night shark fishing charters ($800/4hrs)
5. Enduro Motorcycling:
- Antigua ATV Tours: Off-road circuits through rainforest ($160/half-day)
Pro Tip: For BASE jumping inquiries, contact Antigua Helicopters about coastal cliff permissions.
🚌 Local Transportation Passes
1. Bus System:
- No passes – Pay per ride ($3 XCD)
- Best Routes:
- #22: St. John’s to English Harbour
- #17: Airport to Dickenson Bay
2. Taxi Vouchers:
- Taxis Union offers 10-ride books at 15% discount
3. Water Taxi Passes:
- Tropical Adventures: 3-day unlimited Falmouth Harbour shuttle ($75)
4. Rental Deals:
- Island Car Rentals: Weekly Jeep Wrangler rate ($350) includes insurance
5. Bike Share:
- Harbourfront Cycles: $50 weekly e-bike pass
Pro Tip: Negotiate private driver rates (~$120/day) for groups at airport taxi desk.
📞 Direct Contacts
- Wedding Planner: Elegant Weddings Antigua (+1-268-736-6353)
- Dive Emergency: Hyperbaric Chamber (+1-268-462-0256)
- Accessibility Advocate: Disability Rights Antigua (disabilityrightsag@gmail.com)
