The Antigua and Barbuda Companion [Paperback]

Melanie Etherington (Author, Photographer), Vivian Richards (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

This is the definitive guide and compulsory reading for any visitor to the twin islands. With its captivating text and vibrant pictures, The Antigua and Barbuda Companion illuminates the sights, sounds, and smells that make this twin-island state such an appealing vacation destination.

This detailed and comprehensive book offers pre-departure travel tips, historical background, information and tips about popular activities, lodging, dining, as well as a listing of events and holidays. It includes the author's expert advice on must-see sites and how to get the most out of a short trip. Helpful maps and stunning color photography punctuate the indepth text.

The book also serves as a perfect memento for the armchair traveler or for the visitor who has just returned.

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About the Author

Melanie Etherington lives on Antigua and has produced and published many visitor-related magazines for various regional tourist boards, hotel associations, and airlines serving the island.

Product Details

• Paperback: 324 pages
• Publisher: Interlink Books (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566564778
• ISBN-13: 978-1566564779
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Travel > Caribbean > Antigua and Barbuda

More About the Author

Hi, and welcome! You would probably only be reading this if you are interested in my beloved adopted country and home, Antigua & Barbuda.

I have lived here for over 20 years and still marvel at it's beauty, tranquility, culture and colour. The only reason I leave is to see family in my birthland of England, and also where my two gorgeous horses are kept. They are both competing horses and so this little tropical island is not suitable for them.

Instead of horses, I keep around nine dogs in Antigua, who have come to me from various paths and are loved by all. I try and ride the horses available here and compete in the one or two local shows a year. Of course, I swim after work in the warm Caribbean seas, or work out in the gym, practice yoga, and love to walk and explore the more unknown areas of Antigua & Barbuda.

Talking of which, I am part-owner/director of the very popular Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour. Set in 12 acres of lush native forest in the lower southwest of the island alongside Fig Tree Drive, this is an exciting 12 zip line course, high above a gorge, with tree houses and a great challenge course.

Our sister isle is also somewhere where I get to as often as possible, it is simply divine, pure peace!

Yes, the book needs updating and I have agreed worldwide rights to a new publishing company but understandably with the economic situation as it is, we will have to wait a little whilst I recompile all the comprehensive information within my book, and also for the economic climate to improve - then I hope to entice you to this gorgeous part of the world!

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Single Best Guide on Antigua, February 25, 2003

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If I could travel with only one guidebook on Antigua and Barbuda, this would be the one. The author covers activities from the frivolous to the serious; from nightlife, Carnival, and Sailing Week to environmental awareness, and the local humane society. In addition to the breath of topics covered, the author has done an outstanding job in capturing the flavor of the island in photography, commendable consideration given to the inclusion of many locals in context and throughout the contents.

As one who spent most of my formative years in Antigua before leaving 35 years ago, this book has brought back many old memories of traditional customs - Cricket p75, and Long Ghost p88; as well as introduced new activities I was unaware of such as Ballooning p82 and motor racing p144. Over the past 15 years my family and I have made more than 10 visits to Antigua, I was unaware of motor racing or that horse racing was still a big activity on Antigua. (We have not made it to Barbuda as yet). If limited buying only one travel guide on Antigua and Barbuda, this one stands out, there is something for everyone.