A galaxy not so far away!

<BODY TEXT="#03319B" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" LINK="#CA0582" VLINK="#CB037D" background="ioBgAntiguaLeaf.gif"> <P><FONT SIZE=6 COLOR="#AF0000"><IMG SRC="ia4%22CnQueen.gif" WIDTH=236 HEIGHT=279 X-SAS-UseImageWidth X-SAS-UseImageHeight ALIGN=left></FONT></P> <P><B><FONT SIZE=4>Welcome to.....</FONT><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#0000AF"> </FONT></B></P> <P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=7 COLOR="#D00470">Antigua, West Indies.</FONT></P> <P ALIGN=RIGHT><B><FONT SIZE=4>....my Caribbean home.</FONT></B></P> <P><FONT SIZE=4> </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=4> </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=4>I put this page together to show you a little something of the Caribbean island which has been my home since 1985...... and to invite you to visit us some time. Here sun, sea and sand are a part of everyday life and the hardest decision you will have to make is whether to go snorkling or have another pina colada.</FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=4>Photos and much of the information on these pages are courtesy of:</FONT></P> <P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#CB0476">Life in Antigua</FONT><FONT SIZE=6 COLOR="#CB0476"> </FONT><FONT SIZE=4>a publication by</FONT><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CB0476"> </FONT><FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#CB0476">West Indies Publishing Ltd.</FONT><FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#AF0000"><BR> </FONT>P. O. Box 1245, St.John's, Antigua, West indies. email wip@candw.ag</P> <P><FONT SIZE=6 COLOR="#CC046E"><IMG SRC="ioAntFootsteps4+.jpg" WIDTH=221 HEIGHT=324 X-SAS-UseImageWidth X-SAS-UseImageHeight BORDER=2 ALIGN=right></FONT><FONT SIZE=4>Antigua has been unusually blessed with a fine blend of both </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CC036F">coral and volcanic formations</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=4>. Created eons ago, this resulted in a long, scalloped coastline all around the island and each bay can boast deliciously white sand. With over 360 beaches packed into only 108 square miles we have a different beach for every day of the year and none of them are ever very far away. Here you can afford the luxuries of privacy and tranquility in beautiful settings that are ideal for picnics, barbecues...... or simply relaxing. </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=4>Our waters are clean, clear and perfect for rejuvenating the body and cleansing the soul. While we're on the subject let's not overlook our watersports. Besides swimming and snorkelling you can choose from sailing, deep sea fishing, water skiing, windsurfing,power boating and jet skiing (if you must... us sailors are not fond of stinkpots) and lets not forget Scuba diving..... the very best way to see the ocean. If you're into scuba check out my good friend </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4><A HREF="http://www.interlog.com/~observer/antigua/hdiveant.html">Big John of Dive Antigua</A></FONT></B><FONT SIZE=4>. </FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=4>For the classic desert island you should visit our sister island </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CC0373">Barbuda</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=4>. Made primarily of coral, it is particularly renowned for an abundance of long, sweeping, pristine, </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CC036F">pinky-white</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CC036F"> </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CC036F">sand beaches</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=4>. Since the island is totally uncommercialised an organised day trip is recommended.</FONT></P> <P><FONT SIZE=6 COLOR="#AF0000"><IMG SRC="ioAntiguaMap.jpg" WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=168 X-SAS-UseImageWidth X-SAS-UseImageHeight ALIGN=left><IMG SRC="ioAntSunset1b.jpg" WIDTH=176 HEIGHT=171 X-SAS-UseImageWidth X-SAS-UseImageHeight ALIGN=right></FONT><FONT SIZE=4>Of course there's more to </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CF0073">Antigua</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=4> than beaches. The links below explore a few other highlights of my paradise home and the Antigua link page will take you to other sites that explore the possibilities in more detail.</FONT></P> <P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT SIZE=4>Nick<IMG SRC="imLfNickBeast40h.gif" WIDTH=40 HEIGHT=29 X-SAS-UseImageWidth X-SAS-UseImageHeight BORDER=2 ALIGN=bottom></FONT></P> <P><I><FONT SIZE=4>Nick operates two art galleries in </FONT></I><B><I><FONT SIZE=4 COLOR="#CF0073">Antigua</FONT></I></B><I><FONT SIZE=4> called the</FONT><FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#CA0670"> Island Arts Galleries. </FONT><FONT SIZE=6 COLOR="#CA0670"> </FONT><FONT SIZE=4>One is at his home </FONT></I><B><I><FONT SIZE=4><A HREF="../poAitonPlace.html">Aiton Place</A></FONT></I></B><I><FONT SIZE=4>. Thousands of visitors invest in his Caribbean prints every year. You might want to check them out or read the </FONT><FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#CA0670"><A HREF="poLifeInAnt.html">Life in Antigua</A></FONT><FONT SIZE=5 COLOR="#CA0670"> </FONT><FONT SIZE=4>article about Nick.........</FONT>Ergo</I></P> <P ALIGN=CENTER> </P> <P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="poAntRaceWk.html" TARGET="AntiguaFileDisplayFrame">Sailing Week</A><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">........</FONT><A HREF="poAntCarnival.html" TARGET="AntiguaFileDisplayFrame">Carnival</A><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">.........</FONT><A HREF="poAntDockyard.html" TARGET="AntiguaFileDisplayFrame">Nelson's Dockyard</A><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">.........</FONT><A HREF="../poAitonPlace.html">Aiton Place</A><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">.........</FONT><A HREF="poAntiguaLinks.html" TARGET="AntiguaFileDisplayFrame">Antigua Links</A></P> </BODY>