Nancy Norris

Easter Monday is a major holiday in Antigua, so much of the town was closed. Many of the locals were enjoying one of the 365 beaches on this island with family and friends. My friend, Suzi, and I managed to snag a cab and headed for Dickinson Bay. Cabs have preset fares and a trip to Dickinson or Millers Beach costs $10. The cost to Jolly Beach, another excellent beach choice, would cost about $25. We made arrangements for Curly, our cab driver, to pick us up in 3 hours. Sandals Resort is located at Dickinson Bay, and the beach is quite nice. Taking a walk on the beach proved to be an interesting adventure. On the opposite end of the beach from Sandals, is a small cove that took a direct hit from a hurricane. The beach homes are completely gutted, and just the shells remain standing. We discovered that many of the locals have claimed these spots and converted them into open-air beach retreats, complete with tents, tables, and open barbeque pits. Curly arrived early, and since we had time to explore the island before returning to the ship, he took us to Blue Waters, a beautiful 5-star resort, that truly was a luxurious, tropical island paradise.

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