Melange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2020 | Page 32

Photo Credit: Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority Things to do in BARBUDA Imagine the warmth of the sun on your skin, softened by the touch of a cool trade wind breeze. The soothing rhythm of waves crashing against the shoreline, blending perfectly with the sounds of nature around you. The cool, refreshing taste of your favourite tropical drink, perfect in every way! Everything in these ethereal surroundings craftily aims to lull you off to sleep, as you lounge comfortably on the beach while soaking up the Caribbean sunshine . . . You have just imagined the perfect tropical island paradise for a vacation or a “stay-cation”. Now, open your eyes. You’re actually on the Caribbean island of Barbuda which offers a veritable amount of sun, sea and sand, but there’s much more! In Barbuda, the beach is just the beginning! GETTING HERE There are several ways to get to Barbuda, but the main entry is via plane to the V.C. Bird International Airport on neighbouring Antigua, then a 15 minute connecting flight to Barbuda. Travellers also have the option of getting here via yacht as yachts of different sizes visit the island on a regular basis.