Rendezvous Bay

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Sunday, 31 May 2009 17:31

By Simply XQuisite

On the way from St. John’s into the village of Falmouth, turn right onto Farrell road, about a mile and a half past the Spring Hill Stables, up the rugged road, over the hill down to surreal solitude - to Rendezvous Bay.  This beach is one of the last remaining untouched, unspoiled beaches left in Antigua.  There are no jungles of multi-level concrete resorts, crowds of people or motor vehicle fumes. Just peace, quiet and Mother Nature.  This beautiful undeveloped beach is best accessible by boat, but if one is up for an adventure access by land should be done via 4-wheel drive, off-road vehicle, horseback or hiking.  

The area around the beach is guarded by thick lush vegetation, mostly manganeel trees and a few coconut trees.  The eastern side of the beach is more tranquil than the other end and is protected by a small area of rocks and reefs which separates Rendezvous Bay from the adjoining beach.  Because this area is still virgin, the underwater animal life offers divers an exciting and unforgettable show, and hermit crabs, or soldier crabs as Antiguans call them, can be seen scampering about freely.

Bird lovers are also in for a treat as the conversation of the “yellow-breasted’ birds fill the air.  Occasionally tour groups are brought to Rendezvous Bay to experience this remote and exotic location.  There have been a few photo shoots by modeling agencies and magazines at the spot over the years, but they have been few and far in between.  Every once in a while, famous jet-setters and ‘super yacht’ owners drop anchor just off the bay and swim or come in by dinghy for fun and sun in uninterrupted solitude.

Because of its location on the southern coast of Antigua, the waters of Rendezvous Bay are protected from the north-east trade winds and are warm and tranquil. This beach is perfect for a getaway adventure, a romantic tryst or secret rendezvous.

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