The Beach Is Just The Beginning

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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

12 episodes

9 months ago

Welcome to Island Sports our episode about the sports you can play and watch on the Caribbean paradise of Antigua and Barbuda. When you think of sport on Antigua and Barbuda, chances are you think of cricket and sailing. That’s no surprise. The islands have always punched above their weight in those disciplines. Sailing Week is immense. And don’t get us started about the cricketing Knights. That’s why we’ve already done a dedicated episode to each about cricket and sailing. Make sure you ch...

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Episodes (12/12)

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Island Sports

2 years ago

47 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Wadadli Drinks

Welcome to Wadadli drinks, our episode about quenching your thirst on the Caribbean paradise of Antigua and Barbuda. In this part of the world thoughts naturally turn to rum and locals will tell you that that the rum on Antigua and Barbuda is the best in the Caribbean. Calbert Francis from Antigua Distillery tells us what makes Antigua’s rum so unique and reveals where and how to drink it like the locals do. Andrew Joseph from the legendary OJ’s Beach Bar & Grill on Crabbe Hill Beach ...

2 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Active Antigua & Barbuda

Get active in Antigua and Barbuda! From kitesurfing and E-biking to snorkelling and kayaking, the islands are teeming with activities that aren't only fun and exhilarating, but show you another side of island life as well. For a gentle introduction to the island’s more active side, Kander Lewis from South Coast Horizons recommends joining them on a kayak tour through the serene mangrove swamps near Cades Bay. And combining it with snorkelling trip on Cades Reef, one of the best underw...

3 years ago

1 hour 13 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Carnival

Hear that sound? Hear that beat? That’s the sound of a whole nation getting ready to party. It's the Caribbean’s greatest summer festival – Antigua Carnival. And you’re invited to join the celebration. After being put on hold for two years because of COVID, Antigua’s annual spectacle of music, dance and glittering costumes is back. The Minister for Creative Industries and Innovation, Michael Brown, gives us the inside scoop on what’s planned and why this year it’s all abo...

3 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Love & Wanderlust

With their beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets and gorgeous resorts, there’s no denying that the twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda are the perfect destination for couples looking for adventure and romance. Love is in the air pretty much 365 days a year. And there are countless opportunities for couples to celebrate and strengthen their love. Maybe that’s why Antigua and Barbuda is fast becoming the Caribbean’s premier wedding destination. Wedding Officiant, Carol-Ann Skepple, revea...

3 years ago

57 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Wadadli Eats

Welcome to Wadadli Eats, our episode about the amazing food you can try when you visit Antigua and Barbuda. They say food is the way to a person’s heart. But it’s also the fastest and best way to experience a local culture. Especially when that food is as fresh and tasty as Antigua and Barbuda’s delicious cuisine. The food of Antigua and Barbuda is innovative too. Local chef, musician and artist, Nkoye Zifah tells us how he mixes traditional Antiguan ingredients, molecular cookin...

3 years ago

1 hour 11 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Sailing and Yachting

Antigua and Barbuda are one of the world’s premier sailing destinations and in this episode we find out why. Rana-Jamila Lewis gives us the lowdown on Sailing Week, the biggest event on Antigua and Barbuda’s sailing and social calendar. Devin Joseph from the Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Resort gives us a fantastic overview of sailing in Antigua and Barbuda throughout the year. Sara Sebastian from Nicholsons Yacht Charters and Services explains why chartering a yacht is the perfect way ...

3 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Barbuda

Barbuda is the Caribbean’s best kept secret. Life is slower here and more relaxed. The locals are fiercely proud of their culture but equally willing to share it. And the island has been blessed with a unique natural beauty. The island is rightly famous for its extraordinary beaches. One is named after a Princess. Another is a beguiling shade of pink. But scratch the surface and you’ll find a certifiable wonder of nature, mysterious caves, a unique cuisine and friendly locals happy to intro...

3 years ago

45 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Calypso Cricket

Welcome to the colourful, crazy world of cricket in Antigua and Barbuda. Here the people watching the match are just as entertaining as the cricketing stars out in the middle. An iron band lays down a heartbeat for the match. Dancers and stilt walkers bring the carnival vibe. And a DJ provides a blast of feel-good soca whenever a boundary is hit or a wicket falls. The rum flows freely and there’s lobster being BBQed on the grill. It’s cricket, but not as you know it. And something y...

3 years ago

46 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Wellness – Caribbean Style

New Year. New you. Discover how Antigua and Barbuda are leading the way in Wellness in the Caribbean. The world class resorts offer all kind of therapeutic treatments and activities. And with their stunning beaches and forests, the islands themselves are pretty much a natural wellness clinic anyway. Tricia Greenaway is President of the Beauty, Spa and Wellness Association of Antigua and Barbuda gives us a great overview of Wellness on the islands. Vennetta Johnson from Wild Lot...

3 years ago

51 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Christmas in the Sun

Join Peter Moore for some winter Christmas sun as he discovers the unique ways Antiguans and Barbudans celebrate the festive season. Economist, journalist and business consultant, Petra Williams shares her in-depth knowledge of local customs – and her lovely singing voice – to give us a great overview of the islands’ more unusual Christmas traditions. Professor of Steel Pan, Khan Cordice explains why steel pans are the perfect soundtrack to the festive season and the best places to hear the...

3 years ago

40 minutes

The Beach Is Just The Beginning

Heritage and Culture

Join Peter Moore as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of Antigua and Barbuda’s independence with a tour of the islands’ unique culture and heritage. Young historian, Desley Gardiner leads us through Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most complete Georgian naval yard in the world, and reveals an incredible link between the past and the people that work there today. Antigua’s most patriotic citizen, Hilson Jospeh explains why the locals call him ‘Flag Man’ and tells us ...

3 years ago

24 minutes