Starting in 1713, the Caribbean was the scene of struggle for naval supremacy between Britain, Spain, Portugal, France and the United Provinces. Britain’s strengths lay in her navy and the waters around the sugar and spice islands. Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbor, Antigua was developed as Britain’s main naval base to protect these interests.
One of the highlights of this area is the Admirals Inn, formerly the sail loft headquarters for the British navy, which currently houses the excellent Pillars restaurant, and across the lagoon, the Gunpowder Suites, with the infinity pool:
Another highlight was the hike on Middle Ground Trail to Ft. Berkeley, which in the past was armed with canons to protect Nelson’s Dockyard. Followed by inquisitive goats, we were led to some gorgeous views of the harbor and ocean from this historical venue.
The best highlight of all, was the view from Shirley’s Heights, where in one direction we saw a full double rainbow over the ocean and in the other direction, English Harbor and neighboring Falmouth Harbor, as a driving rain and squall approached. It was quite dramatic!
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