antigua: How I Spent My 24th Birthday

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Visa: No (U.S)

Language: english

2.70 ≈ $1

Visits: 1

Visit Again? Yes

November 29th at 10:15 pm I popped into this ghetto world full of responsibilities. My favorite way to run away those said responsibilities is by booking a getaway to a tropical island. I spun my wheel of fortunes of the countries in the world and the needle landed in Antigua and Barbuda this year. Here’s how it went.

getting there

I flew from JFK with JetBlue for $284, which might I add was a blessing steal! I usually see this route trending around $400+. This was booked about 3 weeks in advance. The flight was pretty empty and I scored yet another poor man’s first class having the entire row to myself. After propping the seat handles up, I had enough space to stretch out and sleep. The journey was smooth, but the customs line on arrival wasn’t. We landed a little before 3 pm and didn’t get out the airport until minutes to 5. After getting our rental car, it was dawn by the time we arrived at our villa, a bummer since we had things planned to do that day.

Transportation is pricey. If money is an object for you, as it is for me, I say rent a vehicle. We rent a car for $280 split between two of us.

Where i stayed

Luxury at its finest, Tamarind Hills Antigua. They offer villas and rooms. I had the pleasure of staying in both and I can’t pick which one I prefer! It all depends on your party and preferences such as having a kitchen to cook. Check out their website for details and the most up-to-date rates.

What I Did

Birthday Photoshoot

What’s a birthday without some memories. The theme for this shoot was B*tch Better have My Money, channeling my inner Rihanna in this wealthy widow ensemble from Amazon and shoes from Jimmy Choo.

Devil’s Bridge (Free)

When Black people try to divide each other through different cultures and countries, I like to remind everyone that we were all colonized. Come on the same boat, not a cruise ship or yacht. An inhumane boat and dropped off on different island and countries.

Devil Bridge is where many slaves took their lives to escape. It is impossible to survive the rough waters. The strong current makes it very windy.

Catamaran Booze Cruise ($70)

I was gifted this cruise by Tamarind Hills for my birthday. This unlimited drink booze cruise was so much fun. We had light snacks and danced to caribbean favorites like soca and reggae music.

Siboney Beach

Well we don’t have to ask who colonized Antigua lol. Did you really go if you didn’t take a picture at the red photobooth. You don’t have to travel all the way to the U.K. to capture this iconic scene.

Where I ate

Le bistro - Miracles - Local street food - The big head lobster (I went late and they were out of lobster lol )

Beach Days

Something about someone telling me “you look tanned, did you go on vacation?” boosts my ego. So I make it my duty to get darker. The vacation glow is in the skin and aura.

My birthday was a relaxing trip with very little bustle. I spent most days sleeping in (which I LOVE, because I’m a night owl. If you visit Antigua you’ll learn why people love coming back. I hope this place is on your bucket list!

Xo,

The Rich Aunt

Disclaimer: I was hosted by Tamarind Hills Antigua, all opinions and photography are my own.

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