Rare teacherman Posted November 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2009 We will be on Antigua in January for a cruise stop and are going to do one of these beaches, which I understand or close to each other. Have any of you been to BOTH of them? Any recommendations?? We are looking for a quiet beach with a place for food and beverages and chair/umbrella rentals, and reasonable transportation costs. (Isn't everyone!) Any advice/recommendations/info is welcome. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCruiser Posted November 19, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Also interested in this information - if anyone has been to either recently. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eetonaee Posted November 20, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Haven't been to Darkwood but just returned from a Princess cruise with a stop in Antigua. Valley Church Beach was the nicest beach I have ever been too. Powdery sand, warm calm water. There is a bar and changing facilities as well as rental chairs. A bit of interruption from vendors but we didn't mind. For some reason - not that I cared - it wasn't crowded. You will need to have at least 4 people to keep the cab fare reasonable. Our driver agreed to meet us at a certain time and didn't take money from us until we were back at the ship. I can't wait to go back. You can find some pictures by going to and then go to the Caribbean Princess pictures and scroll through to the Antigua pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantstayhome Posted November 20, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 20, 2009 beautiful pics eetonaee! We haven't decided btwn Valley Church or Long Bay for the snorkling. Valley Church looks heavenly, so I'll have to look for pics of Long Bay and see if that helps in the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted November 22, 2009 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Been to Jolly Beach and Darkwood Beach. Our next visit is in January and we'll be checking out Valley Church Beach. We'll also be taking the bus again for $1.50 pp. each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eveshamgirl Posted November 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Haven't been to Valley but have been to Darkwood. Darkwood is nice and quiet in regards to people but it is by the road so l would not choose to go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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