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Galley Bay Resort
Galley Bay Resort is Antigua's Most Exotic Caribbean Travel Destination, offering all-Inclusive tropical island vacation packages. This beach resort is perfect for a romantic Caribbean wedding and/or honeymoon, or a quick weekend getaway trip.
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Welcome to Galley Bay, Antigua’s most exotic escape. An extraordinarily exclusive retreat perfect for the discerning traveler, Galley Bay’s natural elegance, classic Caribbean charm and Gauguin-inspired Tahitian style sets this all-inclusive haven apart from the rest.
Just 70 intimate guest rooms nestled amidst 40 secluded acres of beachfront tropical gardens, a lagoon & bird sanctuary, and a very private 3/4 -mile white-sand beach.
Where is Antigua?
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the equator. To the south are the islands of Montserrat and Guadaloupe, and to the north and west are Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin.
Weather in Antigua
Antigua enjoys an average of eight and a half hours of sunlight every day. Temperatures generally range from the mid-seventies in the winter to the mid-eighties in the summer. Annual rainfall averages only 45 inches, making it the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, and the northeast trade winds are nearly constant, flagging only in September. Antigua enjoys low humidity year-round.
Weddings at Galley Bay
Romance in paradise
Galley Bay is the perfect place for a romantic and unique wedding at a tropical paradise. We have beautiful surroundings for the ceremony, and everyone at Galley Bay looks forward to hosting our wedding party guests. It’s a memorable and joyous occasion for all.
Included in your wedding package is:
- Normal government fees
- Registrar costs and ceremony charges
- Bouquet of fresh, local garden flowers for the bride
- Boutonniere for the groom
- Wedding cake
- One bottle of champagne
- All taxes and gratuities
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Activities & Amenities
Do it all. Or nothing at all...
Our resort offers the following amenities including equipment and instruction at no additional charge:
- Exotic freeform freshwater swimming pool with cascading waterfalls
- Game room, table tennis, croquet, bicycles and horseshoes
- Open-air fitness center
- Tennis
- Library
- Two restaurants, a lounge and a beachfront bar
- Boutique
- Non-motorized watersports facility with windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, "Hobie-style" catamarans and kayaking
- Walking trails around the bird sanctuary lagoon
Shopping in Antigua
Antigua offers a variety of shops and boutiques for the vacationing shopper looking for that extra-special Caribbean gift or souvenir. Whether it’s crafts, jewelry or duty-free bargains, visit Antigua’s shops to find your own Caribbean treasure. Most of Antigua’s shops are clustered on St. Mary’s Street or High Street in St. John’s.
Duty-free items include English woolens and linens. You can also purchase local items: pottery, straw, rum, hats, shells and handmade fabrics.
Make your way to St. John’s on a Saturday morning and visit the fruit and vegetable market for a juicy Antiguan pineapple It’s worth the trip.
Another rich shopping area in St. John’s is the Redcliffe Quay waterfront on the south side of town. Here, thirty-five boutiques are set around tree-shaded, landscaped courtyards.
Traveling to Antigua
Gratuities
Same as in the US; 10-15% depending on the service. Give porters and bellhops 50 cents per bag, taxi drivers 10-15% of the fare.
Telephones
Calling the US is easy from Antigua. Our Elite Island Resorts offer US Direct calling service, or can connect you with a US operator for calling home.
Taxes & service charges
Antigua has a US$12.00 airport departure tax, a room tax of 8.5% and a service charge of 10%.
Electricity
Part of the island is 110 volts, the remainder is 220 volts. Most hotels have both voltages available.
Appropriate attire
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants. Some restaurants stipulate jackets and ties for men and dresses for women in the evening.
Time zone
Antigua is in the Atlantic Standard Time zone, one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time and the same as Eastern Daylight Time. Atlantic Standard Time is four hours behind GMT.
Currency
The official currency of Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean dollar which is fixed to the US dollar. A recent exchange rate was US$1.00 = EC$2.70. US currency, travelers checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere.
Banking
- Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank
- Antigua and Barbuda Investment
- Bank Antigua Commercial Bank
- Bank of Antigua
- Bank of Nova Scotia
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Caribbean Corporation Bank
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Swiss American National Bank of Antigua
Banking hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm and again from 3:00pm to 5:00pm; Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Medical facilities
There are several general practitioners and specialists on the island as well as a hospital and a private clinic. No vaccinations are required unless the visitor is arriving from an endemic area. Recompression chambers are available by air ambulance at nearby Saba and in St. Thomas. Pharmaceutical services are widely available.
Passports & immigration
US, Canadian and UK nationals require proof of citizenship — a valid passport, original or certified birth certificate. US residents and others should contact the nearest tourist office for entry requirements.
Shopping hours
Monday thru Saturday 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Personal safety
Antigua is relatively crime free, but exercise normal precautions; i.e. don’t leave valuables unattended in rental cars or on the beach.
Restaurants & Bars
Let the sunset & steel pans take you away...
Be enticed by the exotic flavors of the Caribbean at the Sea Grape restaurant. Begin with cocktails in the lounge and let the soft rhythm of a steel pan set the mood for a remarkable evening. Indulge in award winning, sumptuous dishes created by our master chef.
Gauguin Restaurant offers smaller, more intimate, casual, grill-type fare, located beachside.
Our Teepee Bar is a Cone-shaped, thatched-roof bar located beachside. This is a favorite gathering place to sip sundowners and watch the sun slip into the Caribbean Sea. Hors d’oeuvres are served in the early evening around 5:30 p.m.
The Lounge Bar is open from 7:00 p.m. ‘til? Perfect for an evening apéritif.
Amenities:
All guests are welcomed with consummate Antiguan hospitality and whisked away from our historical sugar mill reception by golf cart to one of our astonishing cottages or beachfront accommodations. All guest rooms have air conditioning, terra-cotta tiled floors, louvered windows, ceiling fans, mini refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee machines, in-room safes, king bedding, bathrooms with showers, direct-dial telephones and televisions.
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