Hop on Over to Montserrat for a Quickie – Day-trip tours from Antigua to this Volcanic Caribbean Paradise
Brades, Montserrat – October, 2009 – With new day-trip specials available to the island of Montserrat from Antigua, vacationers looking to get more bang for the buck this winter can visit two destinations for the price of one. Regional carrier Winair has teamed up with five local tour operators to offer travelers affordable one-day tours to the island. After a quick 15-minute jaunt from Antigua to Montserrat, visitors will have the chance to experience the unique mix of old-world Caribbean charm and the majestic views of the active Soufriere Hills Volcano.
The regional airline offers convenient morning flights that depart Antigua’s VC Bird International Airport as early as 6:30 a.m. and arrive at John A. Osborne Airport in Montserrat at 6:55 a.m. The early departures give travelers the chance to enjoy an entire day in Montserrat filled with a dash of history and a sprinkle of culture topped off with a little adventure. This special day-trip tour starts at $200 USD per person and includes: roundtrip airfare; a tour of the Montserrat Volcano Observatory; lunch at one of the island’s popular eateries; a guided tour of the island and ground transportation.
Visitors can also explore other key sites and attractions including the Montserrat Cultural Centre, for the chance to see Paul McCartney and Elton John’s bronze hand-casts on the wall of fame, Runaway Ghaut, where folklore promises one sip from the ghaut will guarantee a return visit to the island and Air Studios, where music greats such as The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Phil Collins and Stevie Wonder once recorded. In addition, travelers can take part in a rainforest mountain hike that offers panoramic views of Montserrat and neighboring islands Nevis and Redonda Island.
For more information or to book a day trip tour to Montserrat contact one of the below listed tour operators that are currently offering the one-day special.
Carib World Travel
Antigua
info@carib-world.com
268.480.2999
D&J Forwarders
Antigua
268.773.9766
Jenny’s Tours
Antigua
davistrs@hotmail.com
268.722.9092
RTT Travel & Tours
Montserrat
Rtttraveltours@hotmail.com
664.491.4788
Runaway Travel, Ltd
Montserrat
runaway@candw.ms
664.491.2776
About Montserrat
Montserrat, the only country outside of Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday, is a lush green and mountainous island of approximately 39 square miles that lies in the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands. Known fondly as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, this pear shaped island is a traveler’s paradise for nature lovers, divers, adventurers, family and villa vacationers, and honeymooners. This British overseas territory boasts the spectacular SoufriГЁre Hills Volcano, a modern day Pompeii in the form of its buried former capital city Plymouth, alongside lush, green mountains, world class nature trails, deserted dark sand beaches, untouched reefs and a quiet friendly charm reminiscent of the way the Caribbean used to be. For more information on Montserrat and its breathtaking scenery and unspoiled, unpolluted coral and volcanic vistas, visit www.visitmontserrat.com
October 21, 2009
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