GETTING HERE Welcome to <strong>Barbuda</strong> – the warmth and s<strong>in</strong>cerity of these words touch the heart as you arrive - whether you have come by boat or plane. By boat it will take you approximately 90 m<strong>in</strong>utes or fifteen m<strong>in</strong>utes by air. Alternatively, you can get to <strong>Barbuda</strong> by helicopter or sailboat – whichever, the welcome is always the same! <strong>Barbuda</strong> Express, Tel: 560 7989 Caribbean Helicopters, Tel: 460 5900 Nicholson Yacht Charters, Tel: 460 1530 SVG Air, Tel: 562 7183 Remember to carry your passport as identification <strong>in</strong> order to travel to <strong>Barbuda</strong> from <strong>Antigua</strong>. Photo: Ted Mart<strong>in</strong> GETTING AROUND A ten m<strong>in</strong>ute drive from the dock or the airport is the capital, Codr<strong>in</strong>gton Village. You can either take a taxi, rent a car, or if you have organised a tour, your tour guide will pick you up from the dock or airport and take you to wherever you want to go. BICYCLE /KAYAK RENTALS Jonathon Perriera, Tel: 773 9599/784 5717 CAR RENTAL Andrea Christian, Tel: 775 0168 Extra Car Rental, Tel: 726 0408 L<strong>in</strong>ton Thomas, Tel: 721 2796 TAXI SERVICE Dalma DeSouza, Tel: 724 2829 Devon DeSouza, Tel: 771 9444 Extra Taxi Service, Tel: 726 0408 L<strong>in</strong>ton Thomas, Tel: 721 2796 86 WHERE TO STAY THE BUS STOP GUEST HOUSE Codr<strong>in</strong>gton, Tel: 721 2796 A ten-m<strong>in</strong>ute drive from the ferry dock and two m<strong>in</strong>utes walk <strong>in</strong>to town – a perfect example of good value for money with two comfortable, air-conditioned suites and a very friendly owner, L<strong>in</strong>ton Thomas. He will ensure that your stay <strong>in</strong> <strong>Barbuda</strong> always br<strong>in</strong>gs back wonderful memories. COCO POINT RESORT Tel: 462 3816 A very exclusive private hotel with 35 beachfront rooms on a spectacular p<strong>in</strong>kish/white sandy beach, which is the resort’s centrepiece. There are watersports, sumptious meals with sunsets supreme, and an array of even<strong>in</strong>g stars that don’t have to compete with the lights of civilization. Open from December to the end of April. LIGHTHOUSE BAY RESORT Low Bay, Tel: 720 7559/8458 A luxurious, fully appo<strong>in</strong>ted escape from the challenges of every day liv<strong>in</strong>g. Guests can expect privacy, peace and pamper<strong>in</strong>g. With breathtak<strong>in</strong>g views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea - unw<strong>in</strong>d, relax and enjoy 17 miles of prist<strong>in</strong>e p<strong>in</strong>k and white sand beach. This paradise dest<strong>in</strong>ation caters to your every pleasure. NORTH BEACH COTTAGES North Beach, Tel: 721 3317 Several small cottages situated around a ma<strong>in</strong> pavilion and kitchen <strong>in</strong> what can only be described as the ultimate getaway – surrounded by crystal clear waters and sandy beaches <strong>in</strong> every direction. There is excellent snorkell<strong>in</strong>g, fly fish<strong>in</strong>g and all other forms of light tackle sport fish<strong>in</strong>g available. The cottages can only be accessed by boat.
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