Author: astoldbyali
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7-Day Itinerary for the Greatest Summer Festival, Antigua Carnival 2024
The countdown is on to the greatest summer festival, Antigua Carnival 2024! Carnival in Antigua lasts for up to two weeks with cultural events, fetes, and lots of ACTION. However, I understand that it may not always be possible to get a significant amount of time away from work, so I’m here to show you…
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Antigua’s Newest Restaurant – Lemongrass Thai Kitchen & Lounge
Remember when I said that we’ll be trying new places this year? Well, here you go! Lately, I’ve been loving Asian food, more specifically sushi, and when I saw this new restaurant advertising, I knew I had to go. Lemongrass Thai Kitchen and Lounge recently opened and my sisters and I gave them a visit.…
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Food, People, Culture: The Inside Scoop to Antigua and Barbuda’s Restaurant Week 2024
Get ready to dine at some of your favourite restaurants or try new options with this year’s restaurant week only one month away. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has brought back their Restaurant Week which will span 14 days and have a range of experiences for you to enjoy. To start the countdown to…
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Guide: Let’s Plan for Antigua’s Carnival 2024 – Dates, Events and More!
It’s that time again! We have just about four months to plan for the GREATEST Summer Festival, Antigua’s Carnival 2024! Will you be there? There are lots of Carnivals happening in the summer, however, everyone should try Antigua’s festival at least once in their life. The Carnival festivities can last for around two weeks, giving…
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Review: A Gastronomical Experience at The Reef Restaurant, Antigua
It’s a new year and we’re ready to try not only new foods, but also new restaurants and experiences. The Reef recently opened on Green Island, one of Antigua’s many offshore islands and we had to grace them with a visit. Usually, spots like these are mostly frequented by tourists, however as a local we…
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Creating a Digital Vision Board & 2024 Bingo Card using Canva
It’s that time again, a brand new year and a chance to create the life you desire. First off, Happy New Year! 2023 definitely flew by and I know it may have been a little chaotic and heavy to deal with, but I’m wishing you nothing but the best for 2024. Here’s to more joy,…
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Island Chic: What to Wear in Aruba + Vacation Lookbook
As you plan your dream vacation to Aruba, one essential aspect to consider is what to wear to make the most of your island adventure. Aruba is located in the southern Caribbean Sea just north of the equator which contributes to its warm and tropical climate. Given its location, Aruba experiences little change in temperature…
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Sailing into 2024: A Recap + Review of Carnival Celebration Including Tips for Cruising
“Fun For All. All For Fun” In May 2023, my family and I went on a 7-Day cruise aboard Carnival Celebration. This ship is one of Carnival’s newest and largest ships which had its inaugural journey in November 2022. At first we wanted to go on a more “seasoned” ship, however, we also wanted to…
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Checked In: Interior Cabin aboard Carnival Celebration
Hey Friends! If you’re following me on socials you would know I went on a cruise earlier this year for a family vacation. This wasn’t just ANY cruise, it was one of Carnival Cruise Line’s NEWEST and LARGEST ship, a megaship if you will, Carnival Celebration. Instead of overwhelming you guys with a lengthy cruise…
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A Day Trip to the Island of Barbuda
As a twin-island nation, a trip to Antigua and Barbuda is not complete without visiting the sister island. Barbuda, the smaller of the two islands is known for its untouched beauty, the pink sand beaches and most recently, its very own Nobu restaurant. There are a few ways to get to the island from Antigua…
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