Antigua’s got talent

Antigua and Barbuda, the twin-island holiday paradise has received the ultimate thumbs up from Britain’s Got Talent judge, Piers Morgan. 

A regular visitor to the islands, he recently travelled there on his first holiday alone with his three sons and declared it: “the best ten days of my life”.  As the birthplace of JB from top boy-band JLS, it’s no surprise the country has the X-factor.

For the ultimate Father’s Day getaway, why not follow in Piers’ flip-flops and transport your family there for some quality father-child bonding.  He stayed at the exclusive Jumby Bay resort, spread over 300 acres of a private island, which has recently completed a £20 million refurbishment.  Other celebrity guests at the property have included Claudia Schiffer, Jim Carrey, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and Eddie Murphy. 

Throughout the islands, there are an array of exhilarating adventures and activities to keep dad entertained.  Zip through the rainforest on high wires, hop on a helicopter for the ride of your life, hike, bike or dive into crystal-clear turquoise waters, kayak, kite surf, fish or sail.  Head over to Barbuda for twitching heaven and spot rare birds and wildlife, tee off at an 18-hole course with breathtaking sea views or take part in a game of cricket, Antiguan-style.  History buffs can explore historic buildings and archaeological treasures including English Harbour and the restored Nelson’s Dockyard, the world’s only remaining working Georgian dockyard and stomping ground of the British naval hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson.

For those planning forthcoming nuptials such as fellow talent-show judge, Simon Cowell, the destination wins hands down as a dream setting for weddings and honeymoons. Picture perfect backdrops for declarations of love, stunning locations for the fairytale ceremony, and simple procedures for getting married make Antigua and Barbuda a clear winner.  

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