ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

All relationships weather good times and bad times, as couples journey together on the highway of life. Last year, American Idol, Kellie Pickler eloped and staged her dream wedding on the shores of Jumby Bay. This is where Spike Lee proposed to his wife Tonya and Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon also fell in love. Arnold Schwarznegger and Maria Shriver also honeymooned here in 1986. Could they be convinced to take a return trip to “Kiss and Make Up?”

2. Family Time: For Parents, Kids and the Young at Heart

A & B is ideal for family vacations, generational travel and caters to parents and children of all ages. Piers Morgan, Usher Raymond and Sister Sledge known for “We are Family” are just some of the famous families who vacationed here. Whatever the holiday or celebration – Presidents Day, Spring Break or Black History Month -- there is something for every family member. The possibilities are endless in A & B.

3. Regroup: Girlfriend Getaways, Malescapes or Double Dates
You are 30 or 40 or simply "not telling" and have always dreamed of grabbing your favorite girlfriends or guy friends and escaping to a new and different world.  Make plans to share rooms, meals and a friendly pillow fight.  Shop, be pampered or get out and do something active. Friends will be inspired by the extraordinary charm of these twin islands.  Actresses Angela Bassett and Marianne Jean Baptiste can testify that this is the best way to bond with friends.

4. Unplug: Alone, with a loved one or friends
Take a vacation “unplugged”, “off the grid,” “digitally detoxed,” and just saunter along deserted beaches or the halls of history and smell the tropical flowers. Toss the iPhones, iPads, and televisions. All you need is your camera and a good book. Detoxing alone can be just as rewarding as traveling with a friend or loved one. The biggest appeal is the freedom to make your own itinerary without a timekeeper.
Rex Hawksbill Hotel offers an unplugged experience with the only clothing optional beach in A & B.

5. Try Your Luck: Put on Your Best Poker Face and Hit the Jackpot.
When you plan a trip to A & B, the beaches and breathtaking sunsets will surely be the focus of your trip, but consider an excursion to a local casino -- or perhaps stay there for your visit. Casino gaming is now an evening entertainment option at Jolly Beach Resort & Spa with the opening of The Casino at Jolly Beach.  Guests can hit the jackpot in the new 1,500 square foot Casino featuring an array of slot machines with popular titles including Treasures of Troy, White Orchid, Da Vinci Diamonds, Coyote Moon, and Rainbow Riches; a roulette table, two blackjack tables, and a Caribbean Stud Poker table.