Life in Antigua Barbuda
The best guide book to see what is happening in Antigua in order to plan your vacation and a brilliant keepsake in hard copy to put on your coffee table to memorialize your holiday.
The best guide book to see what is happening in Antigua in order to plan your vacation and a brilliant keepsake in hard copy to put on your coffee table to memorialize your holiday.
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Fitness, Form & Fun<br />
Photo: Randy Thomas<br />
There are various sports available <strong>in</strong> <strong>Antigua</strong><br />
for both participants and spectators, as well<br />
as excellent gyms. Activities on land can be<br />
fun – competitive or relax<strong>in</strong>g – with as much<br />
or as little action as you wish.<br />
CYCLING<br />
Cycl<strong>in</strong>g is an excellent way to explore the island<br />
and its less accessible regions. You can<br />
even participate <strong>in</strong> organised road races or<br />
casual fun-rides. Contact the <strong>Antigua</strong> and<br />
<strong>Barbuda</strong> Cycl<strong>in</strong>g Association at 725 8011 for<br />
further details.<br />
BIKE PLUS<br />
St. John’s, Tel: 462 2453/6050<br />
Mounta<strong>in</strong> bike rentals. Open six days a week.<br />
PARADISE BOAT SALES<br />
Jolly Harbour, Tel: 460 7125<br />
Rent mounta<strong>in</strong> bikes by the day, week or longer. Boat<br />
rentals are also available, which <strong>in</strong>clude luxury power<br />
yacht charters. Open six days a week.<br />
EXERCISE & FITNESS<br />
There are many first-class gyms <strong>in</strong> <strong>Antigua</strong> –<br />
weight tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and workout enthusiasts<br />
needn’t worry – you will be able to keep<br />
yourself as toned and fit as you wish whilst<br />
on holiday. Some hotels have gym facilities<br />
and there are also a number of local fitness<br />
and yoga centres.<br />
ANTIGUA ATHLETIC CLUB<br />
24 Pavillion Drive, Tel: 460 2582<br />
The island’s premier fitness facility with 3,800 sq. ft of<br />
maple wood floor classrooms featur<strong>in</strong>g extensive cardiovascular<br />
equipment. It boasts a 25 metre competitive<br />
swimm<strong>in</strong>g pool , a discreet open air massage<br />
room, 100 lockers and 3 private showers. Come enjoy<br />
this world class facility for the entire day at a very reasonable<br />
price.<br />
NATIONAL FITNESS CENTRE<br />
Campsite, St. John’s, Tel: 462 3681<br />
Step, sp<strong>in</strong>, zumba and aerobic classes daily at this fully<br />
equipped gym. Visitors are welcome and tra<strong>in</strong>ers are<br />
readily available. Open six days a week.<br />
XTREME HEALTH & FITNESS<br />
Friar’s Hill Development/Marble Hill Road, Tel: 562 7482<br />
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