| Getting
to the Hotel - Getting
to Antigua - Frequently
Asked Questions
The Catamaran
Hotel is located in the South of the Island adjacent to the Catamaran
Marina, on Falmouth Harbour
Getting
to the Hotel
The Catamaran Hotel is conveniently located on the South of the
Island and close to all amenities in Falmouth and English Harbours.
To give you an idea of travel times around the island the list below
is an estimate in time it takes to get from the Catamaran Hotel
to other destinations. These times should be used as a guide only
– as we all know – traffic, goats and donkeys can occasionally
extend travel times beyond average!
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Transfer
to and from |
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VC Bird International
Airport |
30 minutes |
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Half Moon Bay /Harmony
Hall |
25 minutes |
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Long Bay Beach |
25 minutes
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Dickinson Bay |
40 minutes |
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Sir Vivian Richards
Cricket Stadium |
25 minutes |
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St. John’s |
30 minutes |
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Jolly Harbour |
35 minutes |
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Fig Tree Drive –
the Rasta Shop |
20 minutes |
Getting
to Antigua
There are flights into Antigua daily from around the world. These
links are to the key airlines that are flying in and out of Antigua.
Please ensure that you have checked hand and carry on luggage
allowances and requirements before departing for the airport and
that you leave ample time to arrive.
U.S. citizens please note that as from the 1st January 2007 all
North American visitors to Antigua must carry a valid and up to
date passport.
| Transfer
to and from |
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| Baltimore
|
4
Hours |
| Frankfurt |
9 1/4 Hours |
| London |
8 Hours |
| Miami |
3 Hours |
| New York
|
4 Hours |
| Newark |
4 Hours |
| Paris |
8 Hours |
| Puerto
Rico |
1 Hour |
| Toronto |
4 Hours |
| TOURIST OFFICES: |
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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Ministry of Tourism
Box 363, Government Complex
Queen Elizabeth Highway, St. John's
Tel: 268-462-0480
Fax: 268-462-2483/460-6093
Barbuda Tourist Office, located in the
Ministry of Tourism Antigua. |
CANADA
Antigua and Barbuda Dept of Tourism & Trade
60 St. Clair Ave., Ste 601, Toronto, Ontario M4T 1N5
Fax: 416-961-7218
Tel: 416-961-3085 |
MIAMI
Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda,
Antigua and Barbuda Dept of Tourism
25 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 300, Miami, Florida 33131
Tel: 305-381-6762
Fax: 305-381-7908 |
NEW YORK
Antigua and Barbuda Dept of Tourism,
3 Dag Hammerskjold Plaza
305 E 47th Street, Room 6A, New York, NY 10017
Tel: 212-541-4117
Fax: 212-541-4789 |
WASHINGTON
Embassy of Antigua & Barbuda
3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016
Tel: 202-362-5122
Fax: 202-362-5225
Toll free number within the US 888-268-4227 |
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AIRLINES:
Air Canada. American Airlines. American Eagle. British
Airways. BMI. Carib Aviation. Caribbean Airways. Caribbean Connection
Plus' Shared & Private Charters. Caribbean Airlines. Condor.
Delta. LIAT Caribbean Star Airline. Excel. North American. Virgin
Atlantic. WinAir. US Airways. Air France no longer flies directly
to Antigua. Connecting flights can be made in surrounding islands.
Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the electrictiy voltage?
110v in all rooms
Do you have cooking facilities in the rooms?
Yes all rooms come equipped with a fully fitted kitchenette with all utensils, coffee maker, toaster and fridge.
Do you have cable television?
Yes all rooms have cable television with a mixture of local and international programming.
Do you have air conditioning?
Yes all rooms are air conditioned and have ceiling fans.
Is there a nearby beach and swimming pool?
The Catamaran Club is situated right on the beach in Falmouth and we have a lovely swimming pool overlooking the beach and Falmouth Harbour. The sea is shallow and calm and very safe for swimming for both adults and children.
Do you have a babysitting service?
Yes, a babysitting service is available on request
Do you have telephones in each room, and is an internet connection available.
Yes, every room has its own in room telephone as well as FREE wireless internet available to use with your own personal lap top or hand held device.
Are there any nearby supermarkets for us to purchase provisions?
Yes , the Bailey supermarket is a 5 minute walk, and is fully stocked with most of the items you will need while on holiday. There is also a good café selling hot sandwiches, salads, burgers and chicken plus excellent ice cream.
Is there a PADI dive operation nearby?
Yes there are a number of operators ion the English Harbour and Falmouth Areas. We usually recommend Aquanaut who have been in operation for over 20 years.
Do you have a shuttle to the airport?
No but we have an excellent link with the taxi drivers in the area and will ensure that your return to the airport is timely.
Is there a laundry service?
Yes - laundry service is provided by an outside service, and is available on request.
Do you have irons in the room?
No but housekeeping will be happy to provide one on request.
Are there hair dryers in the rooms?
Yes.
Does the hotel have smoke detectors?
Yes, there are smoke detectors in every room.
Is there any problem with pests around the hotel?
No as we use a pest control company regularly along with spraying for mosquitoes, although you still need to ensure you wear adequate protection against mosquitoes. We also have mosquito nets at all room windows. To help reduce the incidence of insects in your rooms you are advised to keep the doors closed at all times.
What is the loud insect noise we hear in the night?
That is the local Crickets and frogs.
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