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It’s been a month since I returned to Antigua. A month of taking life at a leisurely pace that includes daily walks, swimming, exploring, shopping and regular domestic tasks. While visiting different beaches and walking around St. John’s, I frequently chat with other tourists and snowbirds. Most are from from North America, the United Kingdom…

‘When the butterflies come, it is Christmas’ Antigua and Barbuda, known for its stunning beaches, sailing yachts and celebrity snowbirds such as Giorgio Armani and Eric Clapton, is not normally on the radar for budget-minded travellers. The availability of cheap flights from Canada and some moderately priced Airbnbs changed my perception of this Caribbean island…

Beach bums in Antigua: The adventure continues I made good on my promise to return to Antigua in late January for a couple of months. The airfares were slightly higher than the fall trip as the low season has shifted into high season but I got a rate on a holiday apartment that fit my…