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‘I went to this top honeymoon destination with a friend instead – there’s so much to see and do’


The Caribbean isn’t just a couples destination – our writer discovered that Antigua is the perfect tropical getaway for friends, too. Here's where to stay and what to do

After a few minutes of bouncing across the waves of the Atlantic we were into the calmer waters of the Caribbean Sea, cruising among the outlying islands, stopping off for a spot of snorkelling – hello giant turtles! We loved the food at Trappas (Image: Becky Ward) Sunday afternoon is the time to head to Shirley Heights – the location of Antigua’s famous barbecue and steel band party on top of a hill overlooking all the swanky yachts in English Harbour. Shirley Heights is the location of Antigua’s famous barbecue and steel band party (Image: Alamy Stock Photo) Elite Island Holidays offers 7 nights at Verandah all inclusive for £1,579pp including international flights.

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