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Antigua is one of the 2 major islands that make up the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Ringed with coral reefs, the island is known for its many sandy beaches. Set along English Harbor, restored Nelson’s Dockyard, which Admiral Horatio Nelson made his base in the 1780s, includes a marina and the Dockyard Museum. Trails lead up to Shirley Heights, a former military lookout with panoramic views.

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Fully restored to its original splendour, the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings of the Dockyard house modern amenities such as shops, hotels, and marina businesses. Outside the dockyard, historic forts dot the landscape of the park accessible by hiking trails which allow visitors to enjoy the park’s scenic and natural beauty.

There is endless opportunity to capture the beauty of the parks. With many glorious boats in the dockyard, the beautiful harbour, the historic sites and the unforgettable views from places such as Shirley Heights.

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Today, Nelson’s Dockyard provides many sites and activities for visitors to explore and enjoy. The Dockyard Museum, located in the former Admiral’s House, presents visitors with exhibits regarding the Dockyard’s history and current archaeological research on the island. The Copper and Lumber Store Hotel offers five-star accommodations and is a magnificent venue for special occasions. Businesses including gift shops, art galleries, and restaurants also reside in the Dockyard and demonstrate how the park preserves the area’s unique cultural heritage while meeting modern needs.”

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Antigua and Barbuda, islands that form an independent state in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, at the southern end of the Leeward Islands chain. There is one dependency, the small island of Redonda. The capital is St. John's, on Antigua.

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Guard House, où est installé le restaurant. - Picture of Shirley Heights, Lookout Restaurant & Bar, Antigua.

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Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island nation with natural hot springs and tropical rainforests. 

To the west is Dominica’s capital, Roseau, with colorful timber houses and botanic gardens.

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Geologically speaking, Dominica is one of the youngest islands in the Caribbean chain. It is a spry 26 million years old, still actively evolving with continuous geothermal activity.

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Morne Trois Pitons National Park is home to the volcanically heated, steam-covered Boiling Lake. The park also encompasses sulphur vents, the 65m-tall Trafalgar Falls and narrow Titou Gorge. 

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Basseterre is the capital of the Caribbean island federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It’s the gateway to popular Saint Kitts beaches like South Friars Bay. At the city’s heart, Independence Square has an Italian-inspired fountain. Just off the Circus traffic circle, with its Victorian Berkeley Memorial Clock Tower, is the National Museum.

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We arrived by cruise ship, walked through the cruise terminal to be greeted by a steel band playing traditional music.

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Took a cute video of the man feeding the little one.  Can be seen on our Virtual Vacation    30-Minute Movie/Download for only $12.00.

Port Zante is an intro to St. Kitts for cruise passengers. It's a bigger port we encountered on our 9 days cruise. Many shops selling everything from trinkets,  t-shirts, to expensive jewelry. Many tours await you there.

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On a cruise to the Southern Caribbean with Celebrity Equinox Cruise Line, we enjoyed a 12-night itinerary that departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.   Visiting ports of call like; 

St. Thomas, St. John's Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia

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The island nation of Antigua and Barbuda has  200 years of Royal Navy heritage alongside stunning beaches and modern amenities makes Nelson’s Dockyard an extraordinary and unique yachting destination.

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Saint Lucia is an East, its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise port. 

Barbados;

Tropical Garden Barbados

Gun Hill Signal Station

St. John's Parish Church

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