Here’s where to eat, stay, and play on the beautiful Caribbean island of Montserrat.
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Montserrat is an ideal location for travelers looking to commune with nature instead of tourist crowds.
This celebration includes honoring an attempted rebellion by enslaved Africans against European colonizers in 1768.
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Here are just a few ways to explore.
Getting to Montserrat
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Montserrat is located in the Eastern Caribbean.
Bird International Airport).
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From Antigua, there are two airlines that offer flights to Montserrat:FlyMontserratandSVG Air.
The flight takes about 20 minutes.
During May to December, turtles migrate onto the islands black-sand beaches to nest.
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A number of PADI-trained dive operators offer snorkeling excursions through the islands vivid coral reefs.
Best Places to Stay on Montserrat
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Forget the typical all-inclusive hotel on Montserrat.
What youll find here instead are intimate bed-and-breakfasts, boutique hotels, and villas with sweeping ocean views.
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Guests here can also have a glass of wine on the spacious veranda and admire the kaleidoscopic garden surroundings.
Four self-serving acommodation types feature hand-painted tiles and wraparound verandas.
For more private accommodations, Montserrat has a number ofvilla options, too.
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Many include concierge services, daily cleaning, and in-house cooks.
The hearty stew consists of goat meat chunks, eaten hot with a crusty bread roll.
Olveston House offers an international menu created by award-winning chef Sarah Sweeney.
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Caribbean-infused British dishes like pork tenderloin are served in a tropical garden setting on a wraparound porch.
The garlic shrimp and king fish with curry are house favorites.
