Welcome to Island Sports our episode about the sports you can play and watch on the Caribbean paradise of Antigua and Barbuda.

When you think of sport on Antigua and Barbuda, chances are you think of cricket and sailing. That’s no surprise. The islands have always punched above their weight in those disciplines. Sailing Week is immense. And don’t get us started about the cricketing Knights.

That’s why we’ve already done a dedicated episode to each about cricket and sailing. Make sure you check them out.

In this episode, however, we want to throw the spotlight one some of the islands’ lesser-known sports.  Some of the islands’ OTHER sporting legends. And some of the sports YOU can play when you visit Antigua and Barbuda.

Like golf, for example. Sir Richie Richardson, one of the above-mentioned cricketing knights, is also a very keen golfer and in this episode he reveals his favourite courses on the islands.

Renee Edwards-Ambrose gives us the lowdown on the very unexpected sport of drag racing on Antigua and how it’s the girls leading the way.

Trevor ‘Simple’ Simon explains the joys of Warri, a unique board game, played throughout the Africa diaspora and one that he is the world master of.

Romeo DeSouza, horse owner and member of the Barbuda Turf Club, talks about horse racing on the island and the best time to catch the horses working out in the clear blue waters of Codrington Lagoon.

And we chat with Kevina Francis from the incredible Team Antigua Island Girls, the first All Women All Antiguan team to row the Atlantic.

So stay tuned. It’s a winning episode.


Links:

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com.

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net.

Book a round of golf at the Cedar Valley Gold Club. Who knows? You may run into Sir Richie and/or Sir Viv.

Drop by Renee Edwards-Ambrose’s Facebook page for all the latest on drag racing on the island and her ‘Back to Basics’ workshops.

You’ll find everything you want to know about Warri master Trevor ‘Simple’ Simon and what he has achieved here.

Check out the Barbuda Turf Club on Facebook for all the latest on upcoming races and events.

And follow the exploits of the amazing Team Antigua Island Girls on their official website.

Welcome to Wadadli drinks, our episode about quenching your thirst on the Caribbean paradise of Antigua and Barbuda.

In this part of the world thoughts naturally turn to rum and locals will tell you that that the rum on Antigua and Barbuda is the best in the Caribbean.

Calbert Francis from Antigua Distillery tells us what makes Antigua’s rum so unique and reveals where and how to drink it like the locals do.

Andrew Joseph from the legendary OJ’s Beach Bar & Grill on Crabbe Hill Beach explains why their rum punch is so good.

Jackson Telemacque, from Sheer Rocks details the years of planning and experimenting that go into each of their cocktails – easily the most instagrammable on the island.

David Murphy from Antilles Stillhouse tells us about the rise of the Botanicals and how he’s putting a particularly Antiguan spin on gin down near Falmouth Harbour.

Rory Gonsalves explains how he is doing the same with craft beer, just around the corner at the 2Six8 Brewery.

Of course, quenching your thirst is not just about alcohol on Antigua and Barbuda. Stephanie Winters from Wadadlivity reveals how to enjoy the most delicious and revitalising juices on the island.

And Carla Gonsalves Barreiro from Paddling Duck Teas explains why one of her organic teas, blended using island herbs, following her grandmother’s secret family recipe, is the perfect way to unwind after a hectic day of the island.

So sit back, raise your glass and get ready to quench your thirst the Wadadli way!

Links:

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com.
Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net.

Find out more about the rums made by Antigua Distillery.

Book your table at OJ’s Beach Bar & Grill. 

Check out the incredible cocktails at Sheer Rocks.

Discover the wonderful world of botanicals at Antilles Stillhouse.

Sample the fabulous craft beers at the 2Six8 Brewery.

Revitalise your taste buds at Wadadlivity.

Relax with a healing brew from Paddling Duck Teas.

Order yourself some of Miss Ellie’s delicious rum creams.

Get active in Antigua and Barbuda! From kitesurfing and E-biking to snorkelling and kayaking, the islands are teeming with activities that aren't only  fun and exhilarating, but show you another side of island life as well.

For a gentle introduction to the island’s more active side, Kander Lewis from South Coast Horizons recommends joining them on a kayak tour through the serene mangrove swamps near Cades Bay. And combining it with snorkelling trip on Cades Reef, one of the best underwater experiences in the Caribbean.

While we’re out on the water, we’ll pop into Stingray City and chat to Justin Moody-Stuart. He reveals why swimming with rays here is a real ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience. And why dropping in on Laviscount Island to see the giant tortoises is pretty cool too.

Robert Hall from the Antigua Barbuda Sport Fishing Club tells us why the islands offer some of the best game fishing  in the world and where you can land yourself a big one.

In recent years, Antigua and Barbuda have emerged as one of the best hiking destinations in the Caribbean. Shawn Maile from Trek Tours tells us about  the different trails you can follow and what you can expect to see.

E-biking has become increasingly popular in Antigua too. Rudolph Zacariah from BestoEPV explains why their tours are such a great way of exploring and experiencing the island. And I chat with their guide KJ, moments after I finish one of their tours. I think you’ll be able to tell, I’m pretty pumped.

Ready to ramp things up? Amie from Salty Dogs Adventures reveals that the roller coaster thrills of driving a 4WD buggy through some of the most remote and rugged corners of Antigua is also a pretty good introduction to life on the island as well.

And Jake Kelsick from Kelsick Kiteboarding reveals why the north side of Antigua is the best place to learn kitesurfing in the world. And why it’s a pretty good place to go wakeboarding as well. 

But first, we start with the most popular activity on Antigua and Barbuda, Ziplining across the lush forests of Fig Tree Drive with Antigua Rainforest Zipline Tours. It’s Antigua’s number one activity on Trip Advisor and I chat with Nancy Hadeed to find out why.

I must warn you though, there is screaming. Mostly in delight. But not always.

Links:

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com.

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net.

Book your ziplining adventure at Antigua Rainforest Zipline Tours.

More about the kayaking and snorkelling tours offered by South Coast Horizons.

Swim with stingrays at Stingray City.

All you need to know about hiking with Trek Tours.

Reserve your e-bike adventure with BestoEPV.

Get muddy with Salty Dogs Adventures.

Learn to kitesurf with Kelsick Kiteboarding.

Hear that sound? Hear that beat? That’s the sound of a whole nation getting ready to party. 

It's the Caribbean’s greatest summer festival – Antigua Carnival.  And  you’re invited to join the celebration.

After being put on hold for two years because of COVID, Antigua’s annual spectacle of music, dance and glittering costumes is back.

The Minister for Creative Industries and Innovation, Michael Brown, gives us the inside scoop on what’s planned and why this year it’s all about the pan.

Local journalist Petra Williams joins us to trace Carnival’s roots and let’s slip that this year’s party has already begun.

DJ Elementz gives us the lowdown on what makes a killer Carnival set.

Designer Chandy Lewis reveals what makes the perfect carnival costume.

Spoken Word artist and storyteller, Baden Prince, performs his fantastic piece about the true meaning of carnival.

Captain Lenroy Browne from the Insane Carnival Mas Troupe explains what it’s like to actually take part in Carnival and how you can join in.

Menace XL brings good time soca vibes – as well as a host of killer tunes for us to feature in the episode.

And Carnival legend Jagger Martin explains why Calypso is still the beating heart of Carnival.

Dust off your feathers and sequins. Carnival is back!

Links:

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com.

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net.

Plan your celebrations with the official Antigua Carnival Facebook page.

For unique insights on Carnival and all aspects of Antiguan and Barbudan culture, drop by Petra Williams’ website, The Spectator.

Listen to DJ Elementz’s latest mixes on his Soundcloud page or follow him on Instagram.

Check out Chandy Lewis’s latest stunning creations on Instagram.

Find out more about poet and storyteller, Baden Prince, on his Facebook page.

Find out how you can join the Insane Carnival Mas Troupe and take part in the Antigua Carnival.

Dance along to Menace XL’s hi-energy soca tunes on Spotify and follow him on Instagram.

And follow Calypso legend, Jagger Martin on Facebook.

Listen to the songs featured:

Stressless - Claudette Peters
Time Ah We Life - Tian Winter
Fete - Menace XL

With their beautiful beaches, stunning sunsets and gorgeous resorts, there’s no denying that the twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda are the perfect destination for couples looking for adventure and romance.

Love is in the air pretty much 365 days a year. 

And there are countless opportunities for couples to celebrate and strengthen their love.

Maybe that’s why Antigua and Barbuda is fast becoming the Caribbean’s premier wedding destination.

Wedding Officiant, Carol-Ann Skepple, reveals just how easy it is to get married as well as some of the more spectacular celebrations she’s officiated at.

Mandie Braithwaite, the Wedding Manager at Blue Waters Resort and Spa, explains how she helps couples organise their big day and tells me about wedding that changed her life.

Melinda Fletcher from Dana Enterprises: Life Love Memories, shares her idea of the perfect romantic day in Antigua and Barbuda and how she can help you achieve it.

Antigua’s most exciting wedding dress designer, Kareem Jerome Simon, explains why his stunning gowns are perfect for any Antiguan island wedding.

And we hear from Emily Olsen, who got married in Antigua last December, for a bride’s perspective of what it’s like to get hitched in paradise and tips on how to make things go as smoothly as possible.

Bur first, we hear from Shermain Jeremy, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s very own Romance expert.

June is the islands’ official month of Love and Wanderlust, and Shermain tells us about all the activities designed to make a visit this month extra special for those in love. 

Including a special Love Lane at the airport to whisk couples through immigration and into each others’ arms as quickly as possible.

Yep, cupid is working extra hard in Antigua and Barbuda this June.

Links: 

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com.

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net.

Find out more about Love & Wanderlust in Antigua and Barbuda, including the brilliant Love Lane.

You can contact wedding officiant, Carol-Ann Skepple through her Facebook page. 

Check out the wedding packages offered by Mandie Braithwaite at Blue Waters Resort and Spa.

Discover the incredibly romantic events Melinda Fletcher from Life Love Memories can organise for you.

And finally, drool over Kareem’s incredible wedding gowns at J Simone Bridal and Couture’s Instagram.

Welcome to Wadadli Eats, our episode about the amazing food you can try when you visit Antigua and Barbuda.

They say food is the way to a person’s heart. But it’s also the fastest and best way to experience a local culture. Especially when that food is as fresh and tasty as Antigua and Barbuda’s delicious cuisine.

The food of Antigua and Barbuda is innovative too.  Local chef, musician and artist, Nkoye Zifah tells us  how he mixes traditional Antiguan ingredients, molecular cooking and the visual arts to create truly unique dishes.

Bert Kirshner at Papa Zouk explains why a hearty red snapper is still the king of local Antiguan cuisine.

Nicole Arthurton Dennis from Nicole's Table talks us through Antigua and Barbuda’s national dish and how you can make it at home.

Marco Festini explains how he is bringing Michelin-star standards to the all-inclusive menu at the Hammock Cove Resort.

Alex Grimly from Sheer Rocks reveals how Antigua’s natural beauty elevates the dishes served at his spectacular cliff top restaurant and bar.

Elaine, a roadside pineapple seller, tells us what makes the Antiguan Black the best pineapple in the world.

And Deverel Forde explains why no meal in Antigua and Barbuda is complete without a dash of the local hot pepper sauce.

But we start with Tiffany Azille from  Eat 'n Lime tours. She’s taking us on a magical foodie tour of the capital, St John’s.

I hope you’ve brought your appetite!

 
Links: 

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com.

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net.

Book your foodie tour with Tiffany Azille at Eat ‘n Lime Tours.

Discover more about Nkoye Zifah’s private chef service, Kitchen Island Cuisine, and his extraordinary music.

Book a table at Papa Zouk.

Learn how to cook Antiguan cuisine at Nicole’s Table.

Everything you need to know about Marco Festini and the Lighthouse restaurant at the Hammock Cove Resort.

Book your nook at Sheer Rocks.

Order your Fordu pepper sauce directly from Deverel Forde at [email protected].

Antigua and Barbuda are one of the world’s premier sailing destinations and in this episode we find out why.

Rana-Jamila Lewis gives us the lowdown on Sailing Week, the biggest event on Antigua and Barbuda’s sailing and social calendar.

Devin Joseph from the Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Resort gives us a fantastic overview of sailing in Antigua and Barbuda throughout the year.

Sara Sebastian from Nicholsons Yacht Charters and Services explains why chartering a yacht is the perfect way to explore Antigua and Barbuda’s magical waters, even if you’re not a sailor.

And Pia Baptist from Tropical Adventures reveals why a sunset cruise is the ideal way to dip your toes into the sparkling waters of Antiguan sailing, so to speak.

We visit young Antiguan sailor Jhemsey Parades at the National Sailing Academy to learn how they are teaching young Antiguans to swim and sail and how they can help you learn to sail too.

Fabio Giorgi from the Inn on English Harbour reveals an intriguing link between Duran Duran and the azure waters of Antigua.

Lyndon Pamphile introduces us to the surprisingly competitive world of model boat racing on Antigua.

And we are joined by Antiguan Yachting Royalty, Mr Karl James MBE, President of the Antigua and Barbuda Yachting Association.

So what are you waiting for? Come on board and relax. Antiguan sailing adventures ahoy!

Links: 

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net

Follow all the activities of Sailing Week at sailingweek.com

Find out more about the Antigua Yacht Club Marina and Resort at aycmarinaresort.com

Book a yacht charter with Nicholson Yacht Charters and Services at nicholsoncharters.com  or a sunset cruise or lobster lunch cruise with Tropical Adventures at tropicalad.com

Support the National Sail Academy and book sailing lesson with Jhemsey at nationasailingacademy.org

Holiday like Duran Duran at The Inn at English Harbour.

Watch Lyndon Pamphile and his mates race model boats in Antigua on YouTube.

And read about Karl James’ big day at Windsor Castle on antiguanice.com

Barbuda is the Caribbean’s best kept secret. Life is slower here and more relaxed. The locals are fiercely proud of their culture but equally willing to share it. And the island has been blessed with a unique natural beauty.

The island is rightly famous for its extraordinary beaches. One is named after a Princess. Another is a beguiling shade of pink.

But scratch the surface and you’ll find a certifiable wonder of nature, mysterious caves, a unique cuisine and friendly locals happy to introduce you to their culture … and their pace of life.

In this episode, local boatman Pat Richardson takes Peter deep into Barbuda’s extraordinary Frigate Bird Sanctuary. It’s one of nature’s greatest spectacles and  Peter gets to witness it at the height of the cacophonous mating season.

Jackie Beazer from Wa’Omoni Bestaurant makes Peter a delicious conch burger, explains why her eatery is a Barbudan institution and offers advice on the best way to meet the locals.

Asher Frank explains how Barbuda’s unique communal land laws have protected the island from the overdevelopment. And why her eco-friendly guesthouse and glamping site is the perfect way to get away from it all.

Matthew John reveals why Hillview Bar & Grill, his rustic bar out on Two Foot Bay, is a great place to chill, meet people and tuck into a barbequed lobster, fresh off the grill.

Finally, Claudette Thomas from Barbuda Belle suggests that it’s not just the long deserted beach, delicious seafood and beguiling solitude that brings guests back to one of the world’s best small luxury hotels. It’s the airconditioned beds as well.

We told you Barbuda was unique!

Links:

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net

Book a tour of the Frigate Bird Sanctuary with Pat via his page on Barbudaful.

See what's cooking at the Wa'Omoni Bestaurant on their Facebook page.

Order a copy of Asha Frank’s book, Dreamland Barbuda, on Amazon.

If you fancy glamping at her eco-friendly guesthouse, drop by FrangapaniBarbuda.com.

Listen to her podcast about Barbudan culture, visit BarbudanGo.com.

Visit her mum’s website, Barbudaful.net, the number one resource for all things Barbuda.

If the thought of hanging out with MJ at the Hillview Bar & Grill sounds idyllic, check out the bar on Instagram.

And to see the sort of barefoot luxury that awaits at Barbuda Belle, check out the hotel’s stunning website.

Finally, some information on getting to Barbuda.

If you plan on flying, check out SVG Air and FlyMontseratt. Or by helicopter, CalvinAir.

By ferry, you need to visit Barbuda Express, Island Escape Ferry or Typhoon Express.

Welcome to the colourful, crazy world of cricket in Antigua and Barbuda. 

Here the people watching the match are just as entertaining as the cricketing stars out in the middle.

An iron band lays down a heartbeat for the match. Dancers and stilt walkers bring the carnival vibe. And a DJ provides a blast of feel-good soca whenever a boundary is hit or a wicket falls.

The rum flows freely and there’s lobster being BBQed on the grill.

It’s cricket, but not as you know it.

And something you’ve got to experience it at least once in your life.

Chickie Baptiste is the DJ who brought the party vibe to cricket in the West Indies, a formula that has been copied around the world. He tells us how it all started and why he is the only non-cricketer ever to be awarded Man of the Match.

Sara Malin from International Cricket Tours reveals how watching a cricket match in the Caribbean changed her life and why her tours are a great way to see the cricket AND meet the local cricketing heroes.

Chris Millard from the Barmy Army explains why Antigua is his favourite place to watch cricket with the crew.

Sir Richie Richardson explains why he wanted to be in the crowd when he was out in the middle.

Sir Andy Roberts, the first Antiguan to play for the West Indies, reflects on the incredible highlights of his career and why he was so much more than just ‘The Hitman’.

And Shawnisha Hector, the first female Antiguan to play for the West Indies, talks about the exciting growth of the women’s game in the West Indies and her part in it.

This is cricket, calypso style. You’re not at Lords anymore, Dorothy.


Links: 

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com

Learn more about Peter at his personal website: petermoore.net

Check out where and when Chickie is DJing next on the Antigua Nice website or drop by Kings Casino.

If you fancy going on a cricket tour with Sara Malin, check out the InternationalCricketTours.co.uk website.

If watching the cricket with the Chris and the Barmy Army sound more like your speed, drop by BarmyArmy.com.

Find out more about Sir Andy Roberts’ incredible career on his profile page on Cricinfo.

Find out more about Shawnisha Hector at her Facebook page, including that incredible photo of her with Antigua’s other cricketing legends.

New Year.  New you. Discover how Antigua and Barbuda are leading the way in Wellness in the Caribbean.

The world class resorts offer all kind of therapeutic treatments and activities. And with their stunning beaches and forests, the islands themselves are pretty much a natural wellness clinic anyway.

Tricia Greenaway is President of the Beauty, Spa and Wellness Association of Antigua and Barbuda gives us a great overview of  Wellness on the islands.

Vennetta Johnson from Wild Lotus Glamping explains why their incredible Wellness Retreats are your fast track to slowing down.

Carla Gonsalves-Barreiro from Paddling Duck Teas tells us about the wellness properties of her delicious herbal teas.

Marleen Askie gives us the lowdown on yoga on Antigua and Barbuda and tells us about a fantastic new Wellness Festival that she hopes will become a major annual event on the Wellness calender.

And Vorn Johnson, Antigua’s coolest environmentalist, reveals the natural remedies you’ll find just growing wild in the islands.

Of course, you could just make it easy for yourself and move to Antigua and Barbuda.

Ronald Ndoro Mind did just that as part of the Nomad Digital Resident Visa programme. He moved from London with his young family in tow and he says the new Life/Work balance he is enjoying is extraordinary.

It seems Antigua and Barbuda are REALLY leading the way in Caribbean Wellness.

But don’t just take our word for it.

We speak to Anne Dimon, president of the international Wellness Tourism Association and discover that she’s put Antigua and Barbuda at the top of her Wellness bucket list.

Links:

The official Antigua and Barbuda tourism authority website: visitantiguabarbuda.com

Learn more about Peter at his personal website, petermoore.net

Learn more about Anne Dimon and the Wellness Travel Association at WellnessTourismAssociation.org and TravelToWellness.com. You can read what she has to say about Antigua and Barbuda here.

Drop by Wild Lotus Glamping to book your wellness retreat.

Fancy a hot cup of Island Girl? There's a new website for Paddling Duck Tea being launched at the end of January. In the meantime, check out their Facebook page.

To book a yoga session with Marleen Askie, drop by her Facebook page.

Apply for your Nomad Digital Residence Visa here. Then contact Ronald and the guys at WorkMango for advice on making it work.