European and Worldwide Holidays 2020 & 2021 - 2nd Edition - Mercury Holidays

To book call us FREE on 0800 408 0559 80 C A R I B B E A N Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec °C 27 29 29 28 29 30 31 30 30 29 30 29  21 41 30 27 56 62 72 75 87 101 88 63 °C - Average high temperature   - Average monthly rainfall (mm) Weather Station - Antigua CARIBBEAN SEA DICKENSON BAY ST JOHN'S BOLANDS ST. PHILLIPS MAMORA BAY FIVE ISLANDS CHRISTCHURCH HOLETOWN ST. JAMES BRIDGETOWN DOVER BEACH ANTIGUA BARBADOS Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua In the early 18 th century the British Navy recognised the strategic importance of this natural harbour in Antigua. Mount Gay Rum Distillery, Barbados Sample rum from the world’s oldest distillery and learn the secrets and history of its production in Barbados. Green Turtle, Barbados HIGHLIGHTS Antigua The sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean islands, Antigua offers an idyllic climate and pristine sandy beaches. Dickenson Bay on the north-west coast is possibly the most famous beach in Antigua, while St. Phillips on the east coast offers both sheltered bays and Atlantic surf. The relaxed capital of St. Johns offers restaurants and shopping with gorgeous beaches such as Jolly Beach and Coco’s Beach. Barbados From year-round sunshine and miles of stunning beaches to lively nightlife and a UNESCO World Heritage Site capital city, Barbados has it all! The west coast offers an abundance of hotels with tranquil beaches. The bustling capital of Bridgetown offers both history and culture in abundance. The south coast is an exciting mix of Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and offers something for everyone. FLYING TIME 8½ to 9 hrs LANGUAGE English TIME ZONE GMT -4 hrs ELECTRICITY Antigua 230 Volt Barbados 115 Volt PRIVATE TRANSFERS from £22 pp VISA Not required TOURISM TAX - A room rate levy applies to all accommodation in Barbados. Please ask for full details. The Caribbean is an eclectic collection of islands with miles of pristine white sandy beaches and endless days of stunning sunshine. Antigua is a beach lovers paradise whilst Barbados is the perfect place to switch off and unwind. CARIBBEAN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW CURRENCY East Caribbean/ Barbadian Dollar Bottom Bay, Barbados FLIGHT GUIDE Prices are based on selected flights from Gatwick. For all flight information including regional flights, please refer to page 6-7.