Antigua & Barbuda and its commitment to caring for the environment

Antigua and Barbuda offers a sustainable luxury tourism alternative based on different proposals for those who are looking for a unique and environmentally friendly option.

For this reason, they work on the islands with the aim of obtaining economic benefits from tourism, their main activity, but with the commitment to take care of everything that is necessary to avoid negative consequences at an environmental and socio-cultural level.  

The "Green Corridor"

In 2017, during the International Year of Tourism, the “Green Corridor” began to operate. This is an area that extends along the southwest coast from the town of Bolans to the town of John Hughes, Antigua. There, businesses that have some kind of relationship with the tourism industry are promoted and with which a series of issues have been agreed upon based on respect for the local culture, the positive impact on the community, care for the environment and economic viability. "The southern area was chosen because it is the one with the highest landscape value on the island. It also has the highest concentration of locally owned and managed tourism companies that are taking steps towards achieving the aforementioned principles," he says, on the site www. .visitantigua&Barbuda.com, Vashti Ramsey-Casimir,

Those visitors who want to get to know the "Green Corridor" can do so through excursions, or restaurants and hotels that especially promote care for the planet and social responsibility.

In terms of gastronomy, for example, several very popular beach bars and restaurants within the corridor offer the possibility for visitors to have a "farm-to-table" experience, with dishes prepared with fresh herbs and vegetables collected in their orchards or bought at the local market.

In addition, the striking and varied landscape of this area is a great option for those who like hiking. Popular hikes include Antigua and Barbuda's highest peak, Mount Obama, and the second-highest hill, Signal Hill, with Wallings Dam at its base, an ideal spot for a picnic.

Visitors wanting something more adventurous can explore the Rendezvous Bay route, with several trails that lead to one of the island's virgin beaches; in addition to enjoying the possibility of having panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and the islands of Montserrat, Guadalupe and Redonda, if the sky is clear.

Another alternative within the corridor is the Wallings Nature Reserve, managed by the inhabitants of the John Hughes community. There, visitors receive historical information about the place and can go on hiking trips to appreciate the panoramic views from the place.

Also, from July to September each year, when it's turtle-watching season, people often come to Darkwood Beach to watch the little turtles nest under the moonlight.

Undoubtedly, a sustainable luxury option that those seeking an exclusive tourist experience should not miss out on.