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Black Travel Vibes: Take a Dip in the Endless Blue Waters of Antigua

ESSENCE's exclusive guide on how to see, taste and experience the hottest destinations in Black travel. 
Black Travel Vibes: Take a Dip in the Endless Blue Waters of Antigua
By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated December 6, 2020

If you listen to travel snobs they’ll tell you that travel to the Caribbean is so basic – those people are to be ignored. With so many islands to explore, there’s absolutely nothing basic about traveling the Caribbean. Each island offers something unique and the vibes and views cannot be beaten.

Thankfully, Black travelers in the know like Dr. Dafina Good (@dafinagood) don’t fall for the travel elitist hype and make trips to the Caribbean an annual affair. For this year’s island jaunt, Dafina made her first trip to the underrated island of Antigua and was completely blown away.

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From the endless blues and food to hidden island gems, travel to Antigua goes beyond expectations, and now with our exclusive guide, you can fall head over heels for Antigua too.

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Welcome to Antigua
The main island of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua, is located in the heart of the Caribbean and boasts friendly people, miles of pink and white-sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and some of the best weather in the region. There’s never really a bad time to visit the island, especially since tempts rarely drops below 80 degrees, but you can save a few coins traveling May through November during off-season.
Black Travel Vibes: Take a Dip in the Endless Blue Waters of Antigua
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Adults Only Fun
There are many options to choose from when it comes to accommodations on the island, but if you’re looking for some grown-ups only fun with your girls or bae, then there is only one place to stay, Cocobay Resort. Not only is the resort adults-only, but it is all-inclusive as well with dramatic ocean views and unique excursions like day trips to nearby Montserrat.
Black Travel Vibes: Take a Dip in the Endless Blue Waters of Antigua
Photo Credit: @dafinagood
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Global Cuisine
Though some of Antigua’s indigenous dishes include Fungi (a dish similar to polenta) and tamarind stew, you can find foods from all across the Caribbean and the world on the island. Jamaican jerk, Trinidadian roti, and even Shawarma are readily available to satisfy all your global cravings.
Black Travel Vibes: Take a Dip in the Endless Blue Waters of Antigua
Photo Credit: Jumby Bay Resort
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Brunch Babe
If you thought Bali was the only country in the world where you could enjoy a floating poolside brunch fit for the ‘gram – think again. Resorts in Antigua also offer the experience, and with much better views, in our opinion.
Black Travel Vibes: Take a Dip in the Endless Blue Waters of Antigua
Photo Credit: @dafinagood
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