Anguilla destination weddings

Beautiful St. John's in Antigua

Anguilla: The largest of the British Leeward Islands

 

All the signs pointed towards Antigua. The largest of the British Leeward Islands had warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbours, and a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. It would make a perfect place to hide a fleet.

 

And so in 1784 the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua and established Great Britain’s most important Caribbean base.
Little did he know that over 200 years later the same unique characteristics that attracted the Royal Navy would transform Antigua into one of the Caribbean’s most sought after destinations.

The signs are still there, they just point to different things.

The Trade Winds that once blew British men-of-war safely into English Harbour now fuel one of the world’s foremost maritime events, Sailing Week.
The expansive, winding coastline that made Antigua difficult for outsiders to navigate is where today’s trekkers encounter a tremendous wealth of secluded, powdery soft beaches. The coral reefs, once the bane of marauding enemy ships, now attract snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world.

 

And the fascinating little island of Barbuda — once a scavenger’s paradise because so many ships wrecked on its reefs — is now home to one of the region’s most significant bird sanctuaries.

Antigua is about 14 miles long and 11 miles wide, encompassing 108 square miles. Its highest point is Boggy Peak (elevation 1,319 feet), located in the southwestern corner of the island.
The current population for the nation is approximately 68,000 and its capital is St. John’s.

 

Destination Weddings to Antigua

 

What are the fees? First, there is a registration fee of US$40 that must be paid at the courthouse in the new government buildings on Queen Elizabeth Highway. The application fee for the special marriage license is US$150, and the Marriage Officer's fee is US$50.

How about documents? What do we need?You both will need valid passports as proof of citizenship. If either of you have been previously married, then bring along the original divorce decree or, in the case of a widow or widower, the original marriage and death certificates.

Are there any other legal requirements?Both parties must be over 15, if under 18, written authorization from your parents or guardians is required. It is important that all documents presented are original or certified original by the issuing departments or offices. Ensure that all documents are in your legal name, and provide affidavits in cases where you are known by another name.

 

Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the Marriage Officer. (Just ask a guest or two to do this for you).

 

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News for the Caribbean Islands

If you are headed to the Caribbean islands this year and your good sense has told you to go with Luxury Arrivals, the top Caribbean luxury villas company then you may well be interested to read the online newspapers before you go and also, whilst your there as well, you never know what great tips you can pick up.

I came across a website whilst I was searching for news items for the Caribbean Islands and I found

http://www.caribbeannewspapers.com/ this wonderful website has links to almost every newspaper and journal right across the Caribbean and it is well worth the time to read through.

You not only get the latest news but also great articles, forthcoming events and more, great for planning in advance.

 

Make sure you keep up to date with the great Luxury Arrivals super deals that are available all over the Caribbean islands. http://www.luxuryarrivals.com

Caribbean Holidays | Caribbean Vacation in luxury villas Barbados

 

Cassia Heights 28 - Shimmerings (3 BR) | Barbados

 

If you are looking for something special in a Caribbean vacation and in particular, Barbados then this is the ideal place for a family vacation, wedding, honeymoon, special occasion or reunion.

 

This newly refurbished residence features double-height pickled pine ceilings, large French doors that open on to a spacious and extended wooden deck and boasts exquisite Italian furnishings whilst maintaining its Caribbean flare. Please visit the main Luxury Arrivals website for full details. Shimmerings (3 BR) | Barbados

 

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Barbados villas from Luxury Arrivals

 

Drake House in Barbados

 

If you are thinking about a vacation in the Caribbean islands this year then you would do well to book through www.luxuryarrivals.com as they have a choce of some of the best properties available in the Caribbean for vacations. Take a look at the Barbados vacation rentals available to you and you will see exactly what I mean.

Take for instance Drake House in beautiful Barbados

Drake house is a 4 bedroom House located on the famous Polo Ridge, commanding panoramic views of the whole of the West coast and Caribbean sea. A 1 minute drive away, or a 5 minute walk from beautiful Paynes Bay at the bottom of Holders Hill. The house has been renovated by the current owners to the highest standard. See more details...

 

Barbados is a coral island, pushed out of the sea by volcanic activity in a far away time. On the West Coast of Barbados, coral shore beaches of fine white sand stretch along a blue-green sea.

 

Coral reefs fringe the Barbados shoreline to provide excellent snorkeling and Scuba Diving. Along the East Coast a lively surf is blown briskly by the strong and constant trade winds and the waves pound against a rocky shore. The constant breeze of the trade winds give Barbados a mild and pleasant tropical climate.

 

When you visit Barbados, you will see it is mostly a flat coral island with excellent beaches, but there are rolling hills and many deep ridges and gullies, with an interesting distribution of flora and fauna. Within the Barbados coral core there is a vast array of caves and underground lakes which provide an excellent supply of drinking water that is amongst the purest in the world. Geologically Barbados is unique, being actually two land masses that merged together over the years. This and other anomalies make this Caribbean Island quite phenomenal, and there are geological structures that you will find only in Barbados.

 

Barbados is a very beautiful island, with lots of art, activities, night life, music, history and some of the best restaurants to be found anywhere. But what makes Barbados even more special, and the reason why so many visitors keep returning to the island year after year, is the people. Barbadians, called Bajans, are warm and friendly souls, always ready to greet you with a sincere smile. Barbadians make you feel welcome and special, in this lovely Caribbean Island.

 

You will feel its your home and will want to come back again and again to Barbados: A unique Caribbean paradise, surprisingly sophisticated, friendly, fun and always Naturally Charming!

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