Antigua and Barbuda: Best Things To Do In Caribbean Paradise

[@EileenAldis]

Choose your PERFECT day in Antigua and Barbuda: 1) swimming with stingrays and sunset party OR 2) e-bike tour and BBQ lunch OR 3) choose your own adventure and tell me your perfect day choosing activities in this video! 🇦🇬 🌴 ☀🤿

[@nancyjohnson9247]

I like both 1 and 2!

[@ginafriend1690]

Are you kidding me!?! Everything! 😊

[@EileenAldis]

@@ginafriend1690 haha good answer! 🙌

[@EileenAldis]

@@nancyjohnson9247 why not?! 😎

[@john80c]

What a lovely place. My ideal day would be 1] eating many different dishes as I love West Indian food 2] visiting a few historic sites and 3] going to a cricket match a Test Match or a local village game as matches there are fun and more fun. Enjoyed your video it was brilliant.

[@sharane45]

Beautiful Antigua and Barbuda

[@EileenAldis]

It's gorgeous!

[@kevinwestrom4775]

I'm still watching your video. That food did look so delicious.

[@EileenAldis]

Awesome! The flavour were delicious, especially the ducana and saucy ribs 😋

[@Superbarrymore]

Happy you enjoy our island @EileenAldis💯

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! We loved visiting, as I'm sure you can tell ;) I'm curious if there's anywhere else you'd recommend for another visit. Let me know!

[@TravelsofSarahFay]

I swear I hear myself screaming in stingray city still! Luckily I did get over my fear 😂

[@EileenAldis]

hahah was that you? 😂 Cheers to trying new things and overcoming our fears! 🙌 Glad we all got to experience it together 😄💕

[@markmccurdy8001]

WOW! What a fantastic way to start a video about Antigua and Barbuda….! A BEACH…. a STEEL BAND…..and a BARBEQUE! ….Already on my bucket list! 😃

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! SO many highlights from our incredible first time in Antigua and Barbuda. ❤️🇦🇬 What a Caribbean gem. Sandy beach, a good beat, and saucy ribs...what could be better on holiday!? 😁

[@nancyjohnson9247]

No wonder they call it paradise. I also really liked Harry’s daughter. Lovely person.

[@EileenAldis]

She was super lovely and could not have been a more gracious and welcoming host. Smiling Harry's was delicious and we're grateful we got the opportunity to try so many new flavours and Antiguan dishes at one time 😋 Ducana is my number one recommendation for Antigua and Barbuda now...or anything on the BBQ at Harry's ;)

[@toobydude41]

Hey Eileen! Welcome back to YT! And returning with a vengeance! Your "Let's Go" at the beginning was so fitting and so cute! I cannot get over those Stingrays. I guess the "sting" is deceptive since they are quite docile and rarely stick that thing in people. 365 beaches???? OMG wow! Amazing. That place does indeed look like a paradise and once again, the breadth of history and information you provide is nothing short of remarkable.

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Scott! Thank you so much! 🥰 I always look forward to your comments. 😊 I’m glad you liked the opening…I thought it was fun coordinating with the drone/Marc! This was our first time in Antigua and Barbuda and we’d love to go back. Goodness me, what a paradise of natural beauty. I was a little apprehensive about the stingrays at first but they give instructions and it was really something to be so up close. SO soft. Glad we had the chance to do it. ☺️

[@ginafriend1690]

A wonderful destination 🙌 So good to see you, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Gina! Thank you! ❤️ Was so nice you were able to pop by our impromptu video premiere this morning 😀 This was a really fun trip - Antigua is truly a slice of paradise. Working on more new videos!

[@ginafriend1690]

@@EileenAldis Great to hear! 🤗

[@kevinwestrom4775]

Really gorgeous scenery.

[@EileenAldis]

Yes! Super dreamy natural beauty 😍

[@davecurda2350]

So happy to see you guys are back out travelling again

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! It's great to be back with this new adventure and we're working on lots of new videos coming soon! Clearly had a lot of fun in Antigua and Barbuda...need to explore more of the Caribbean methinks 😁

[@RottenRonnies]

Oh my goodness. What a beautiful destination. I loved everything there is to do and eat in this amazing place. I will be sure to add this destination to the top of my travel list. The video is so informative and very well done. Thanks for sharing yet another incredible video. Loved it. ❤

[@EileenAldis]

So glad to hear that! And thank you! Really happy you enjoyed the video and that it's inspired you to visit :) As you can tell, we loved it and had a ton of fun on our first visit. We'd love to go back and spend more time in paradise 💕

[@ewaannah9287]

Hey Guys, it's great to see you on the glass screen again. Antigua and Barbuda look like scenes from paradise, beautiful and exotic. When I watch you, I am always happy that you can admire the smallest leaf and talk with incredible passion about the surrounding nature, people and food. Kisses for you and I look forward to further trips.❤❤❤❤

[@EileenAldis]

Hi Ewa! Thank you! I look forward to reading your comments ❤ Antigua and Barbuda is definitely full of so much natural beauty and I was tickled (pun intended!) to discover that little plant. I've never heard of it before. A plant with personality ;) We saw and learned a lot and LOVED any chance to be in the water. I miss it already! Working on new videos...!! 💕

[@yvonnebettini6872]

Yes it is Paradise, have been there there my daughter lives in Antiqua

[@EileenAldis]

What a beautiful place for your daughter to live (and for you to visit!). I’d love to know if you have any suggestions for another trip. :)

[@nancyjohnson9247]

Love to visit Antigua...I’d like to try snorkeling and e-bikes

[@EileenAldis]

Both activities where you let the machine do the work and can sit back and enjoy! ;) It's truly a tropical paradise...you'd love it!

[@havilahroman6337]

Really loved this! We live in Antigua and I think you got all my favorite things to do! Next time have a visit to Sweet T’s and some more beautiful beaches as well!!!

[@EileenAldis]

Thanks so much! Very happy to hear that from someone who lives in Antigua! We'd love to come back (didn't get to Barbuda this time!) so really appreciate the suggestions. Is Sweet T's a restaurant? If you have any other recommendations please do let us know! Hopefully we can visit again and make more videos. :)

[@juliebabin]

I never heard of scooter diving !! How cool is this. Nice video, I will probably dream of those ribs now !!

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! That makes two of us dreaming of the of those ribs! 😂 We loooved the scooters. I was a bit worried it would scare away the animals but no. And it’s pretty great to be able to stay out longer and go further! 🤿

[@PollyIsADog]

Amazing video! I’d love to do everything! Looks like a real paradise ❤

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! It's truly paradise on earth with the stunning nature everywhere you look. As you can see, we had A LOT of fun 😎

[@onikaconstantine8861]

Very beautiful ❤❤

[@EileenAldis]

It really is ❤️ Have you been to Antigua and Barbuda?

[@konakaucoffee1496]

Awesome!

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed the video! It’s a beautiful place ☺️

[@romuno01]

Loved the video. I have a day in Antigua as part of a cruise in a couple weeks and hadn't really decided on what to do. I read a lot, watched some videos, then THERE YOU WERE. Love the energy and joy. The ebike trip looks amazing so I'll be booking one independent of the ship's offerings. If you have a company/individual you would recommend I'll go with them. Thanks again for the great video.

[@EileenAldis]

I'm delighted to read your lovely comment. Thank you. Sounds like you have a wonderful trip coming up soon. The ebike company we did this particular tour with is called BestoEPV. Here's their Instagram: instagram.com/bestoepv/. Hopefully they have their fresh juices still because they were delicious. Hope you have a fantastic cruise and a safe journey. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Antigua after your visit.

[@davidcoakley8098]

We go to Antigua in 2 days time ….some good tips of where to visit …many thanks

[@EileenAldis]

Glad to hear that and hope you have a wonderful time! 🇦🇬

[@yesken968]

Very nice video. Thanks very much!

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! Are you planning a trip to Antigua?

[@100jarimar]

excellent video !

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :) Are you planning a trip?

[@100jarimar]

@@EileenAldis yes ! going at the end of MAY, can't wait !

[@EileenAldis]

@@100jarimar That's exciting! We posted more reels and Stories about Antigua if you'd like to see more info as you plan your trip - it's saved in a Highlight here: instagram.com/stories/highlights/18243987820167119/ Have an amazing time!

[@jo123distracao]

Thanks for the video ❤

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it ❤️ Have you been to Antigua and Barbuda?

[@jo123distracao]

@@EileenAldis liked it ❤️ I haven't been yet but I want to have the pleasure of going.

[@EileenAldis]

@@jo123distracaoLovely! Hope you enjoy it ☺

[@nicholaskent3804]

Wow this looks amazing - I love your videos (just discovered them this last weekend)!

[@EileenAldis]

Hey Nicholas! Thanks so much and glad you found our channel! We're working on new videos :)

[@jacksreem3577]

Thank you🙏😎

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! Have you been to Antigua and Barbuda or are you planning a trip? :)

[@michelleweintraub2124]

Excellent video. I want to do everything.

[@EileenAldis]

I'm so glad to hear that! Are you planning a trip?

[@dwaynem8855]

excellent review, you guys could sell ice to eskimos (Inuit), thanks very informative, we likely to go there in 2024

[@EileenAldis]

Thank you! We worked hard on this video and really appreciate that. This was actually just nominated recently for Best Vlog in the Traverse Creator Awards which was very exciting for us. That's great you're planning a trip there in 2024. Curious what's at the top of your list there?

[@NG-bz8ms]

Loved the video, thanks for sharing your experiences 🥰 is Antigua expensive? May I ask what you have paid in the traditional restaurant?

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! We had a great time in Antigua. I can't find a menu for Smiling Harry's online that shows prices and can't recall now, unfortunately.

[@megpalmer3948]

Do you know where you tickled the plants?

[@EileenAldis]

Not exactly sure but it was near the beach where our e-bike tour left from...

[@muratkorkmaz7263]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! 👋 Hope you enjoyed this new one! 🙌

[@muratkorkmaz7263]

Yes, a lot 🙌

[@EileenAldis]

@@muratkorkmaz7263 Awesome 😄

[@danielshires3580]

Questions.. do you suggest renting a car and is it easy to park at all the beaches?

[@EileenAldis]

Good questions! Antigua has 365 beaches so I can't say if ALL the beaches have easy parking haha ;) We didn't rent a car personally but I think it'd be a great way to get around the island and beach hop. Many of the beaches we visited did have accessible parking options. Having a rental car would give you lots of freedom to explore at your own pace.

[@johannaeszes6498]

I’m going to Antigua in 79 days, but who’s counting 😂

[@EileenAldis]

Countdown is on! That's really exciting. I also posted a lot of things on Instagram so there are reels on the grid and then stories saved here if you want to see more: instagram.com/stories/highlights/18243987820167119/ Hope you have an amazing time :)

[@johannaeszes6498]

I’m still not sure about the stingrays… I’m not scared of them, I just feel a bit weird about touching them lol What are your thoughts? 🙂

[@EileenAldis]

@@johannaeszes6498 I totally understand. Of course you could do the tour and opt not to touch them (though can't rule out they won't touch you as they glide by...). I will say they are incredibly soft and the guides are there to help keep both you and the stingrays safe. Even if you just go out on the water and stay on the floating dock it's really neat to see so many of them swimming around in the crystal clear water. Have fun whatever you decide! :)

[@johannaeszes6498]

@@EileenAldis Thank you ☺️ I think I will decide when I get there haha

[@Johndoe-qn9jr]

Hi is there shops that sells organic grown vegetables, fruits and nuts ? Thank You

[@EileenAldis]

Hi! I don't know specifically about organic food but there's plenty of fresh to be found. Hope that helps :)

[@Johndoe-qn9jr]

@@EileenAldis thank you do you know anyone i can ask please i like my food with no gmo or pestesides ?

[@EileenAldis]

@@Johndoe-qn9jr I'd suggest contacting specific restaurants/hotels where you're looking to go.

[@Johndoe-qn9jr]

@@EileenAldis It seems to be in a supermarket called Eoicurean and also in local street markets i see a topic about so all good :) Thank You

[@EileenAldis]

@@Johndoe-qn9jr That's great! Hope you have a fantastic time. I also posted lots more about Antigua over on Instagram if you want to see more: instagram.com/eileenaldis/ :)

[@adnaneroglu2500]

👍🙂👏🙋

[@EileenAldis]

Hello! Hope you enjoyed our new video! So much fun in Antigua 😄

[@adnaneroglu2500]

@@EileenAldis yes i like it very much thank you🙋

[@EileenAldis]

@@adnaneroglu2500 That makes me happy to hear 😄

[@adnaneroglu2500]

@@EileenAldis 👍👏🧿

[@Ann-MD]

Great video. Did you Rent a car? How did you get around?

[@EileenAldis]

Glad you enjoyed it! This was a press trip so in most cases our transportation was pre-arranged, however, there are plenty of taxis and cars for hire as well.

[@DemoGod-hc2qm]

Hello

[@KeyaKya]

Hi

[@grahamnorris7315]

Antigua is alright. Much preferred Martinique, more interesting culturally, better rum, French chefs.

[@EileenAldis]

We haven't been to Martinique. Have you visited other parts of the Caribbean as well?

[@MyChanal-zx1uc]

I got stung by a stingray in Mexico, and it was a much smaller one. I thought I was going to die how painful it was. Their tails have this "syringe" that releases poison which may be dangerous,

[@EileenAldis]

Oh no! I'm so sorry that happened to you. Must've been an awful and scary experience.