21 May 2007…Antigua is set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee of Carnival this summer, from 21 July – 7 August, and to celebrate, there are some special packages and great flight-only deals on offer: Make sure you don’t miss out…
Guests can experience the heart throbbing sounds of the music, witness the energy of the crowds and be awed by the kaleidoscope of colours. Several pageants are held throughout the event and the anticipation and glory that surrounds the crowning of the Carnival Queen is intense.
Carnival comes to a feverish climax during J'Ouvert (on the first Monday of August) as thousands of spectators dance and "jump-up" among the floats and crowds of the Grand Carnival Parade. This frenzied and hypnotic dancing, singing and drinking continues until the early morning hours. Grand Parade Day is a spectacular conclusion to the festivities, when the streets come alive with intricate costumes, brightly coloured floats and live music. The final curtain falls with the "Last Lap," a street jump-up that runs from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Several packages are available with Travel City Direct (0871 911 2503 www.travelcitydirect.com)
7 nights at the Blue Heron by rex resorts costs from £719pp (Room only) or £929pp (All-inclusive)
7 nights at Halcyon Cove by rex resorts costs from £729pp (Room only) or £978pp (All-inclusive)
7 nights at Hawksbill by rex resorts costs from £1,039pp (All-inclusive)
All prices include return flights with Excel Airways and are based on two sharing, departing either 23 or 30 July.
Virgin Holidays (0870 220 2757 or visit www.virginholidays.com)
7 nights at the Grande Pineapple Beach Resort, costs from £1,339pp based on two sharing on an all-inclusive basis.
Price includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic, transfers and is based on departures 21 July - 18 August. Children under 12 from just £549pp
Kuoni Travel (01306 747008 or www.kuoni.co.uk)
7 nights at Sandals Grande Antigua in a deluxe room on an all-inclusive basis cost from £1,847pp based on two sharing in July. Price includes flights with British Airways from Gatwick and transfers.
Caribtours (020 7751 0660 www.caribtours.co.uk)
7 nights at Curtain Bluff cost from £2,095pp based on two sharing a deluxe room on an all-inclusive basis.
Price based on travel between 10 May and 19 August and includes return flights, transfers and complimentary lounge pass for London departures.
Flight Only - Fly with bmi direct from Manchester to Antigua to the Antigua Carnival from £665 return including taxes. For more information, lowest fares or to book visit www.flybmi.com
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