Catch up on part one of my honeymoon recap here!
On Wednesday and Thursday we planned excursions, which made for a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. The excursions we chose were AMAZING. We’re pretty sure we picked the best ones.
On Wednesday we did the Eco Tour through Adventure Antigua, which let us explore and hike several unspoiled islands, snorkel, learn more about the history of Antigua, and the best part — go caving at Hell’s Gate. Hell’s Gate is a cave where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea, creating a whirlpool. We were able to go inside the cave and hike to the top of it. It was so neat seeing the deep blue Atlantic waters meet the turquoise Caribbean sea.
On Thursday we went on an ATV four-wheeling trip through the countryside of the island. I have to admit, I was a little nervous for this one. I was the only one in the group who had never been on a four-wheeler, and several people in our group actually owned their own. The terrain was definitely not easy, but after about 10 minutes I got the hang of it and was able to relax and have a LOT of fun. We went through farmland and you truly felt like you were in the middle of nowhere, with cows and goats passing right in front of you. It was amazing. We rode up to the top of a mountain to find the most beautiful view that overlooked the entire island. This ended up being our favorite part of the trip!
Also, a quick note about Antigua. One thing I really liked about the island was how safe it felt. I’ve been to some other islands where going off the resort property is not recommended. We took several cab rides to venture outside of our resort and always felt safe. All of the locals were very friendly and we never felt taken advantage of. I like to really experience a new place and see more than just the tourist side, so I really appreciated this aspect!
Stay tuned to hear my take on the food at our resort plus a few other eateries in town!
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