1. Travelers should not forget about basic precautions. Do not visit distant parts of the coast late at night and do not take large sums of money and other valuables without any particular need. There can be pickpockets in public places, so be careful and do not leave your belongings unattended.
2. Car drivers should also be careful and do not leave their items, bags, or outwear in the car. When driving somewhere, do not take road trippers and do not stop on empty roads.
3. Local people are usually more active in the evening. As a rule, they have their dinner quite late. Even restaurants usually start serving dinners no earlier than at 9 p.m. Many restaurants and other entertainment venues serve guests until late at night.
4. There are no trash bins at the majority of local beaches, so vacationers should think of trash bags in advance. When leaving the beach, put all trash into the bag and throw it into bins installed in the territory of your hotel. There are also trash bins on the most popular streets of the resort.
6. The majority of shops are open at 9 a.m. and work until 6 p.m. Sunday is the only day off. Large supermarkets and shopping centers can have longer working hours and close at 8 – 10 p.m.
Travelers, who plan to take many memorable pictures during their vacation, should not forget that it is not allowed to take pictures of local people without their permission. There are may an additional fee for photographers at some landmarks.
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9. Don’t forget to bargain on markets and in private shops. That often helps to lower the price significantly. It is also ok to bargain in some private restaurants and cafes. Tourists are unlikely to lower the price of their food, but they can get a garnish or a dessert for free.
10. Large hotels usually have 200V line voltage. Small hotels can use their own electrical power generators. In that case, line voltage will be 110V, and there can be no electricity at all at night.
Antigua and Barbuda: travelling advices
8. It is not possible to get to some places by public transport. Buses don't go there. There is no railway connection in the country. So you should think about renting a car. In addition to your license and credit card, you will need a driving permit to rent a car. It is issued at any rental office. This permission costs about $20. Traffic in the country is left-hand. This may be somewhat inconvenient for unaccustomed drivers. Taxi services are quite inexpensive here. In addition, drivers are often guides.9. You have to take with you the adapter for charging your gadgets. There are sockets and plugs usual for the USA in the country.
10. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the national currency. It is also used on the territory of Grenada. However, you can pay with US dollars almost everywhere. It's not profitable to pay with a credit card. Prices are set in the national currency in stores. The conversion can be noticeable.
11. The best beaches of Antigua are located in the North-West of the island. The best beaches of Barbuda with pink sand are located in the West of the island. It is washed by the Caribbean Sea. It is also a good place for diving or snorkeling. There are no private, closed beaches in the country. There are beaches of hotels, cafes, and villas. Their cleanliness is monitored. Wild beaches in Antigua are quite dirty, which is not true of Barbuda. … Open