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BANKS
The closest bank, the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Bank, in Woods
Center (a five minute taxi ride away) is open from Monday to Thursday
08:30 to 14:00 and on Friday from 08:30 to 16:00. Banks
in St John's have similar opening hours, whilst the bank in the
Woods Center is also open on Saturday mornings.
DOCTOR AND DENTISTS
For assistance, please contact the front desk. Doctors are available
in St John's and clinic hours are usually 08.30 - 16.30. Appointments
are usually necessary. In the event of an emergency or after hours,
the doctor will come out to the hotel, but please note a call out
charge is applicable. There is one public hospital and one private
clinic on the island.
ELECTRICITY
Our electricity is 110 volts. In order to conserve energy, we would
be grateful if you switched off your ceiling fans, air-conditioners,
and lights when leaving your room.
FAX
Our fax number is (268) 462 - 4941. The cost of sending a fax overseas
is US $6 for the first page and US $4 for any consecutive pages.
The cost of receiving faxes is US $0.50 per page.
DRESS CODE
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate for the
beach but not town, shops or restaurants.
SHOPPING
There are a few supermarkets on the way to St. John's. The closest
is approximately 5 -10 minutes from here. There you will find a
wide selection of groceries, fruits and vegetables. Generally the
opening hours are from 08:00 to 22:00.
Our main shopping area is in St. John's, the Capital. There you
will find many local shops and boutiques. Heritage quay is the duty
free shopping area; in order to get the duty free concession you
simply show your passport or airline ticket. Here you will find
shops such as Diamonds International, Columbian Emeralds, Bennetton
and Land Leather Shop.
Redcliffe Quay is another lovely shopping area; walk through this
cozy rustic setting and enjoy the variety of high fashion, art and
curiosity shops. Then relax in one of the many coffee shops or restaurants.
This is also one of our historical sites so you will find many remnants
of activities that happened there in the past.
Shopping hours in St. John's are generally from 8:30 AM to 5:00
PM Monday to Saturday.
CURRENCY
Official currency of Antigua is the Eastern Caribbean dollar.
TAXIS
As there is no public transportation system to and from this part
of the island, taxis and or car rentals is the way to get around.
You may also arrange to share a taxi so that you can also save on
cost of tours and taxi trips. Taxis may be booked through the front
desk.
TOURIST OFFICE IN ANTIGUA
Antigua and Barbuda
Department of Tourism
Corner of Nevis Street &
Friendly Alley
P.O. Box 363
St John's, Antigua W.I.
Tel: 268-462-0480
Fax: 268-462-2483
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