Royal Antiguan Resort is Antigua's best value, deal and bargain! Travel cheap and get treated like royalty at this All-Inclusive Caribbean island beach front resort. Take a cheap all inclusive vacation on a tropical island resort today. Have fun, save money. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Antigua/royalantiguanresort/hotel/1517/24/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:44:04 EST Welcome to Royal Antiguan 262-room beach and tennis resort Royal treatment and adventure awaits at our full-service 262-room resort on Antigua's beautiful west coast. A magnificent three-quarter-mile white-sand beach beckons you. Royal Antiguan is situated on a private cove and bordered by an 100-acre estate of tropical gardens. Enjoy a complete array of watersports (with instruction) and plenty of day and night activities — from a hike to historic Fort Barrington to exploration of our very own shipwreck reef. Play tennis or simply relax at our conch-shaped swimming pool with swim-up bar. Try your luck at our electronic casino or enjoy live entertainment. Nomatter what you choose to do — or not do — Royal Antiguan is a fantastic vacation value. Restaurants Three restaurants to please your palate Dining at Royal Antiguan means options. Choose from tempting Caribbean specialties in the beachfront Andes Restaurant, sumptuous theme buffets in the Lagoon Café or make reservations in the upscale Barrington's, where gourmet dishes for your fine dining pleasure are created by our executive chef. The Lagoon Café serves a breakfast buffet daily and theme buffet dinners nightly. Al fresco dining. Breakfast daily 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Full Breakfast served until 10:30 a.m. Theme Dinner Buffets: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Andes on Deep Bay offers a casual beachfront grill offering Caribbean specialties and live entertainment. Open daily 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Barringtons is an intimate fine dining experience with Spectacular international menu. Open for dinner only. Reservations are required. Open Wednesday-Saturday 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A la Carte and Price Fixed Menus. Weddings Royal Antiguan is a perfect place for a romantic and unique wedding in a tropical paradise. We have beautiful surroundings for the ceremony — most of our wedding couples select our gazebo overlooking the sea, while others prefer that the ceremony performed on our powder-soft white-sand beach. Everyone at Royal Antiguan always looks forward to hosting our wedding party guests and it's a memorable and joyous occasion for all. Here's a summary of your Royal Antiguan wedding package: - 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 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. 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 and 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 and 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. AMENITIES: Facilities - 3 Restaurants/4 Bars - Electronic Casino - Night Club - Swimming Pool with Swim-up Bar - Tennis Complex - Shopping Arcade - Kidz Pool and Playground - Fitness Center - On-Site Tour Desk ACTIVITIES: Activities and Amenities Do as much, or as little, as you like. Our watersports include snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking. And if it's fitness you crave, we have cardiovascular equipment, free weights and aerobic exercise equipment. Royal Antiguan offers a variety of additional recreational activities for guests including two magnificent beaches, championship tennis courts (five of which are lit for night playing), and tennis pro shop, volleyball, croquet, karaoke, children's playroom, foosball and table tennis. Several optional services and excursions are offered for an additional charge including: Island tours - Shopping trips to St. John's - Trips to historical Shirley Heights and English Harbour - Golf - Rental cars - Trips to King's Casino in downtown St. John's 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 DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: All Inclusive Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Antigua/royalantiguanresort/hotel/1517/24/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:44:04 EST