Antigua and Barbuda Tourism E-Blast: July/August Edition

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What happens on the islands in the months of July and
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Antigua Carnival 2013.
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Grown and Sexy III and Staycations.
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Talking tourism with Ricardo Drue.
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Hotel and resort specials.
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Comprehensive update on the state of the Tourism
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The Sea Grape Restaurant at Curtain Bluff Resor t & Spa.
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An ABTA review of a local tour/attraction - Ondeck.

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Jolly Beach Resort & Spas iCare Program.

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The ultimate signal to the start of Carnival in Antigua is when Jam Corner is in session. Although usually held at the corners of Nevis and
Cross Streets, Jam Corner has moved to the ever famous Lions Den and is now Jam Session in the Den. The venue change only makes
the jam sweeter so every Thursday night in July until the official start of Antigua Carnival, all roads lead to Lion’s Den.
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As you enter through the gates, youre immediately transported to a tropical winter-wonderland, where white is the only acceptable
orld’s finest liquor brands sponsor specialized bars complete with bartenders to fix your favourite mix. But it’s not
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s off any veteran fete-goer. Soca fills the air, and
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andpiper Hotel, Crosbies Antigua

this fete should be a no-brainer to any party goer. Blue Jeans is a ‘must-go’ in the ru
en Claudette CP Peters (5 time Antigua Soca Monarch), everyone attends to have a g
This All Inclusive fete thinks of everything, from specialized bars to food to good music and carnival spirit; all y
blue denim!
• When does it happen: Saturday July 13th, 2013
• Where: Hodges Bay

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Feel electrified when the music fills your veins at APUA’s (Antigua Public Utilities Authority) annual Power Rumble fete. Local acts
serenade the crowd with their newly-released hits and the region’s biggest soca hit-makers send the crowd in a frenzy.The quintessential
Caribbean fete, youll be sad when Power Rumble pulls the plug at the crack of dawn.

When does it happen: Friday 19th July, 2013
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You w ’t be complaining when you board this Red Eye flight to soca-madness! One of Antigua Carnival’s largest fetes, Red E
a larger-than-life line-up of soca stars locally and from abroad, where raving is the only mandated activity. Party until dawn, then
authentic Antiguan Breakfast to top off an epic evening of Antiguan Sweet Misbehaving!
When does it happen: Saturday 20th July, 2013
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A fete for a cause, this Rotary Club organized event is a staple on the Antigua Carnival feting calendar. Every year brings a differe
and everything from decor, to food to drinks follows suit, taking you into that special zone. Colours fete attracts a more mature crowd
and has drawn soca mega stars like David Rudder of Trinidad and Tobago and King Shor t Shir t of Antigua and Barbuda. Colour up your
carnival festivities with a nice evening with your crew.

• When does it happen: Saturday 20th July, 2013
• Where: Splash Antigua
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a haven for the true carnival lover who knows how to party hard! Headlined by world famous Red
appearing on alternating nights, Lions is known to be a ‘back-to-basics’ fete; with good music, lots of drin
surprised to find party goers in full costume! Lion’s is the place where you release your inhibitions and p
all night long. Relax, youre in paradise!
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