World Travel Awards & What's On
WHO WILL (AND SHOULD) WIN?
Photo ©:  Aerial view of Stingray City with excursion boats and people set to swim with the rays/ visitantiguabarbuda.com/

After an eventful Academy Awards, the 2022 edition of the prestigious World Travel Awards is now in full swing, and Antigua and Barbuda has a clean slate of nominations.

Nominations are in for the twin-island state as the Leading Beach Destination, Most Romantic Destination, and Honeymoon Destination. The V.C. Bird International Airport is contending for two major titles: Leading Airport and Lounge while Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is vying for the Leading Tourist Board in the Caribbean category.

Curtain Bluff has been nominated across four categories and other top hotels and resorts include: Admiral's Inn, Blue Waters, Carlisle Bay, Cocos, Galley Bay, Pineapple Beach Club, The Inn at English Harbour, and St. James's Club & Villas. Tour nominees include: Stingray City, Creole Antigua Tours, and Tropical Adventures.

With 365 beaches and one to best suit your personality, it's no surprise that Antigua and Barbuda has been nominated in multiple categories year after year. To see all the nominees, of all the categories, in one place, please visit here and vote by May 3.

Let's bring home these travel and tourism awards to Antigua and Barbuda!
WHAT'S HOT THIS WEEK
RESTAURANT RUMBLINGS
The island's new haven, Antigua Vintage Tea House (photo) debuted a new and exciting menu this week while Rokuni is revamping its menu with Asian inspirations to include sushi and more dishes. Stay up to date on the ever-evolving dining scene with restaurant news and opening times.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 
Harper's is looking for a Copy Center Customer Service Representative to help coordinate and process orders. Rocks Group is recruiting line chefs for their three top-quality restaurants: Catherine's CafĂ©, Sheer Rocks, and Rokuni (photo). Hurry now and apply right away!
COUNTDOWN TO EASTER 2022
The Easter 4-day weekend is less than a fortnight away, with Easter Sunday falling on April 17. Make the most of the holidays with these traditional egg-citing activities on What's On including the annual Kite Festival on April 18. Send us your events. 
SIZZLING EVENTS
MARKET DAY & FARM TO TABLE 
Farm-fresh vegetables, whole chickens & eggs etc. with fun activities this Thursday
YOGA WEEKEND
Carve out some time in this weekend to step on the mat with Antigua Yoga
SHIRLEY HEIGHTS BBQ 
Fantastic BBQ with breathtaking views on Thursdays & Sundays at Shirley Heights
THE STRAYS
Groove to great tunes from The Strays this Saturday, 2pm at Catherine's CafĂ©
LIVE MUSIC BY THOSE GUYS AGAIN
Jam to live music by Those Guys Again at MAIA from 8pm on Saturdays
WOMEN ON WATER
Inclusive sailing for women continues this Saturday at the NSA with ASW from 4pm
THE KUTTIN EDDGE BAND LIVE
Dance to live music with good food, drinks and vibes, Sundays at BeachLimerZ
SUNDAY BRUNCH
Start your Sunday off right with a delicious brunch at Cloggy's Café, 11:30am-4:30pm
FLAMING IN THE FUTURE
PLAYING TO INSPIRE 4 CONCERT
The musical extravaganza takes place on Saturday, April 16 at the SJPC at 7:30pm
MUSIC ON THE ROCKS
The ultimate Easter celebration at Sheer Rocks on Sunday, April 17 from 12pm
EASTER SAILING COURSE
A practical RYA course with three start dates running over Easter at the NSA
A & B INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL
The 17th edition is set for Monday, April 18 from 9am-5pm at Devil's Bridge
PETERS & MAY ROUND ANTIGUA
The one-day prelude to Antigua Sailing Week is slated for Saturday, April 30
ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2022
The grand return of the regatta action from April 30 to May 6, 2022
EGG-CELLENT EASTER SPECIALS
EASTER CENTERPIECES
There's still time to save 20% off on a new dining set in the studio at SOTEAK.CO 
UP TO 20% OFF ON FURNITURE ITEMS
Save on countertops, cabinets, appliances & more this Easter at the Furniture Gallery
LET'S GO CAMPING 
Enter to win a BBQ grill, 120-quartz cooler or 3-piece ice cooler from Brydens
TOURS & EXCURSIONS
MYSTIC
Cruise with Mystic for set tours, or book a private charter with your own itinerary
GOATLAND
An eco-friendly farm with interactive tours of the farmland and its residents
THE LATEST NEWS
URCHIN ATELIER MERCHANDISE
Rash guards, beach totes, and umbrellas are must-haves from Catherine's Café
2022 CLASSIC REGATTA WINNERS
Aschanti IV came first place in her class & won the Lyman Morse-Wayfarer Trophy
NEW ARRIVALS: WEDDING RINGS
A new selection of wedding rings for him and her at unbeatable prices at Abbott's
EASTER GOODS
Must-have items: coolers, beach toys, tents, disposable plates & cups at Harpers
ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK 2022
90+ boats from 20 countries are destined for the 53rd Antigua Sailing Week
EASTER SAILING PROGRAM
Next semester starts on April 11 for ages 8-18 at the Antigua Yacht Club
INCANTO
A highly-rated Italian restaurant on the water's edge of Antigua Slipway 
LIPSTICK ANTIGUA
Offers the widest range of fragrances, skincare, and cosmetics in Antigua
KEEP ANTIGUA NICE
SAVING SEA TURTLES
Photo ©: Environmental Awareness Group (EAG)
During the nesting season, please keep an eye out for leatherback turtles and report any beach-nesting activities to the EAG's 24-hour sea turtle hotline at 736-TURT (8878) 
TRAVEL ADVISORY UPDATES
 
If you are traveling to and from Antigua and Barbuda, below is a list of updated testing and travel protocols you'll need to know with links to read more.

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA:
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its Travel Advisory. All persons entering Antigua and Barbuda, commencing Wednesday, April 13, 2022, subject to any evidence regarding any new variant, shall be allowed to enter without vaccination. However, all those persons who are unvaccinated are required to submit to a PCR Test, no more than four days old, before boarding their flight to Antigua. 


Testing:  Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre advised to commence the application for testing at least 7 days prior to departure date to facilitate an appointment for swabbing. More testing options can be found here.

UK: All testing requirements have been removed for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals. All other travelers will need to take a pre-departure test and book a PCR test prior to departure to be taken by the second day after the date of their arrival in the UK. Read the latest advisory here

USA: Before boarding a flight to the United States you will need proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel. Children under 2 years old do not need to test. More Travel Advisory details can be found here.

CANADA: Fully vaccinated foreign nationals may be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary (tourism) travel. You must provide proof of a COVID-19 negative molecular test result within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of your flight to Canada. Read the full Travel Advisory here.
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