Antigua Resort: Dickenson Bay Cottages are located 7 miles from the Airport and 3 miles from the capital St. John's. The cottages are only 200 yards from the mile-long beach of Dickenson Bay where you will find some of the island's finest water sports, restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities. It is also adjacent to the Rex Halcyon Beach Resort, where tennis is also available (current charges to be provided by the Rex Halcyon). Our enviable location can provide for you all the excitement and facilities of the beach with the benefits of a home away from home in a peaceful and private hillside garden. The cottages also have their own swimming pool and barbeque area. Whilst the daytime emphasis is upon relaxation around the pool or on the nearby white sand beach, our central location is close to activities such as tennis, golf, scuba diving, shopping and a variety of dining options. Below is a list of services available in or near Dickenson Bay Cottages. Click for more details on each service. AIR CONDITIONING All our rooms are fully air-conditioned. While running the A/C units, make sure the doors and windows are closed to avoid malfunction of the unit. Also, we would appreciate it if you could please turn off the air conditioning unit when leaving your cottage. BABYSITTING If you have small children and require a baby sitter, one can be arranged privately for approximately U.S. $8.00 per hour. Contact the front office staff for more details on this service. BARBEQUE EQUIPMENT Barbeque equipment is available for guests' use. In order to avoid conflicting schedules with other guests and to ensure that the equipment is ready for your use, please sign up at the front desk when you are planning to use this equipment. BEACHES All of Antigua's beaches are public. We provide vouchers for the use of sun beds at the Rex Halcyon Beach. These can be collected at the front desk. The sun bed charges will be added to your bill but all other activities must be paid directly to Rex Halcyon. Without a voucher you will be liable for the full cost of using the sun beds, which are provided to you at a special rate. You also have access to the Bars, Shops and Restaurants at the Rex Halcyon Resort. BEACH TOWELS Towels for the beach or pool can be picked up at the front desk. Towels are to be returned to the front desk at the end of the day. There is a charge of US $10 to replace a lost beach towel. CABLE TELEVISION Your room is equipped with cable television. Available channels are: 24 The Super Channel - Local 25 Fox Sports 26 USA 27 TMC 28 ABS - Antigua/Barbuda Broadcasting Services 29 GIS - Government Information Services - Antigua Barbuda 30 Show Time 31 32 CNN 33 Univision - (Spanish Station) 34 Disney Channel 35 Cartoon Network 36 Fox Family 37 BBC America 38 TBS 39 Stars 40 WGN 41 42 TBN - (Christian channels) 43 3ABN - (Christian channels) 44 TNT 45 PBS 46 A E 47 Life time 48 BET 49 NBC 50 CBS 51 ABC 52 Fox 53 HBO 54 Cinemax 55 Discovery 56 ESPN 57 CCTV - (Chinese Station). CAR RENTAL Please contact the front desk should you wish to rent a car. Current rates will be provided. Please note that a local driving permit costing US$20 is required and that driving is on the left-hand side of the road. CASINOS The King's Casino is a 10-minute taxi ride away in St. John's. CRUISES Local charters are available for you to explore other neighbouring islands, including our sister island of Barbuda, Montserrat, Bird Island. Check with the front office staff for booking details, time and cost. Day trips to other neighbouring islands can also be arranged by plane. CURRENCY EXCHANGE You may cash Sterling and US traveller's cheques at the front desk. These will be cashed in Eastern Caribbean Dollars. Identification is required for the exchange of traveller's cheques. DOCTOR AND DENTIST For assistance, please contact the front desk. Doctors are available in St. John's and clinic hours are usually 08.30 - 16.30. Appointments are usually necessary. In the event of an emergency or after hours, the doctor will come out to the hotel, but please note a call out charge is applicable. There is one public hospital and one private clinic on the island. FISHING AND DIVING Trips can be arranged at the front desk which is manned from 08.00 to 20.00 Monday to Friday and from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. HAIRDRESSERS There is a hairdressing salon at the Rex Halcyon Resort. It is open Monday to Saturday from 09:30 - 17.00. INSECT REPELLENT Spray cans and repellents are available for purchase at the front office. INTERNET If you are travelling with a laptop and would like to connect to the Internet in your room, please contact the front desk for more information. Our telephone system is digital, so you will need to rent an analogue converter from the front desk in order to use your modem for dial up. To access the Internet you can either choose to purchase a prepaid card from the local Internet provider (Cable and Wireless), set up an account, or by dialling 1 900 480 4638 for Easy Access (user name easy, password access). Accessing the Internet through Easy Access will cost you US $0.60 per minute. Also, internet cafe services are available at the front desk. IRONS Irons and ironing boards are available on request from the front office. LAUNDRY Laundry service is available. You will find a laundry bag and price list in the bathroom. For same day service, please have your laundry ready by 09:00. The Housekeeping Department will be pleased to assist with all requirements. LOST AND FOUND To report lost and found articles, please contact the front desk. MAID SERVICES Daily maid services are provided for the cleaning of your cottage. If you wish to have your dishes cleaned by the maids, tipping is advised, otherwise dish liquid and cloth can be obtained at the front desk. MAIL Stamps are available at the front desk. Drop your mail at the front desk and we will be happy to post it for you. The General Post Office is in St. John's and there is a Post Office branch office at the Woods Center if you have any additional needs. MAINTENANCE Please advice the front desk if you find a fault in your room. We will then make the necessary arrangements with our Maintenance Department. POSTCARDS, POLO SHIRTS AND CAPS Postcards, polo shirts and caps with our Dickenson Bay Cottages' logo can be purchased at the reception. Please stop by and take a look at our selection of cards of the historical and memorable places around the island. SAFETY DEPOSIT Please protect your valuables by placing them in the safety deposit box in your room. There is a daily charge of US $3 or a weekly charge of US $15. Please note that Dickenson Bay Cottages cannot accept responsibility for the loss of money, jewels or other valuables belonging to our guests. A fully refundable deposit of US $20 must be made in order to obtain the lock for the safe in your room. TELEPHONES There are phones in the rooms. Calling instructions are as follows. Local Calls: Dial 9 + the seven digit number. Local calls are US $ 0.10 per minute. International Calls, Direct Dial (North America/Canada): Dial 9 + 1 + area code + seven digit number. International Calls, Direct Dial (UK, Europe): Dial 9 + 011 + country code + number. International country codes can be found in the front of the telephone book. Current charges will be applied. **Please note: If using an international calling card, dial 1-800-225-5872. Charges will be placed on your room bill. If you have a digital cellular phone and wish to have it connected while you are on the island Cable and Wireless Caribbean Cellular, Woods Centre, provides a prepaid card service so that you will not miss your important calls. TENNIS Tennis is available at the Rex Halcyon. Current charges will be advised. WAKE UP CALLS Please make any requests for wake up calls with the front desk. WATER Bottled water (1.5 L) is available for purchase at a charge of US $2.00 per bottle in the front office...

Antigua Events Calendar The events calendar below details some of this year's main events. Dickenson Bay Cottages have no involvement in the planning or running of these events and do not guarantee that the information supplied is correct and current. If you are interested in an event we suggest contacting the official organiser to confirm details. JOLLY HARBOUR YACHT CLUB- VALENTINE'S DAY REGATTA. A two day event consisting of four yacht classes and seven short races. Further details contact Commodore Nick Maley Tel: 461-6324 or check out their Website at www.Jollyharbouryachtclub.com. 3rd - Exhibition at Harmony Hall featuring ANNA ALLEGRA DESIO. Further info Tel: 460-4120 ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB - LASER OPEN. Further details contact Tel: Antigua Yacht Club at 460-1799 or visit. 15th - FIELD TRIP -Environmental Awareness Group. Further details contact the EAG Office at Tel: 462-6236 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION featuring the work of Debbie Mae Lovell at the Museum of Antigua Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum at Tel: 462-1469. SPRING HILL RIDING CLUB F.E.I ANTIGUA BARBUDA HORSE SOCIETY WORLD DRESSAGE CHALLENGE.Further details contact Sarah Scott Tel: 773-3139 18th - GOOD FRIDAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 21st - EASTER MONDAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY ANNUAL MODEL BOAT RACE COMPETITION at the Catamaran Club in Falmouth sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism. An unusual opportunity to see perfectly scaled-down marine works of art compete, and be proudly shown by their owners, boatbuilders and skippers. Further details contact the Department of Tourism at Tel: 462-0480/462-2506 17th - 22nd - ANTIGUA CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA One of the foremost classic yacht regattas in the world, including events such as the Parade of Classics, Tall Ships Race, Heritage Day and gig-racing. Further details contact the Antigua Yacht Club Tel: 460-1799 ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK CRICKET EXHIBITION at the Museum of Antigua Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum at Tel: 462-1469 23rd - 25th - ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB MEGA YACHT REGATTA. Further details contact the Antigua Yacht Club Tel: 460-1799 Exhibition at Harmony Hall featuring HEATHER DORAM Further details Tel: 460-4120 WALK FOR NATURE Hike in commemoration of Earth Day - brunch provided. Tickets EC$20.00 for adults and EC$10.00 for children. For meeting and route contact the Environmental Awareness Group at Tel: 462-6236 27th - 3rd - 36TH ANNUAL SAILING WEEK the world's finest sailing craft meet for this famed week of competitive racing and beach parties. Further details Tel: 462-8872. 5th - LABOUR DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY. SPRING HILL RIDING CLUB F.E.I ANTIGUA BARBUDA HORSE SOCIETY WORLD DRESSAGE CHALLENGE.Further details contact Sarah Scott Tel: 773-3139 ANNUAL ANTIGUA TENNIS WEEK at Curtain Bluff Hotel. Join international tennis professionals for a weekend of stimulating combination of world-class tennis and instructional clinics. Further details contact the Curtain Bluff Hotel Tel: 462-8400 9th - 13th - CABLE WIRELESS 2003 CRICKET TEST MATCH SERIES 4th Test Match featuring WEST INDIES VS AUSTRALIA. Held at the Antigua Recreation Grounds. Further details contact the West Indies Cricket Board Tel: 460-5462 or visit. UNDER WATER ARCHAEOLOGY - TREASURES FROM BENEATH THE SEA EXHIBITION- at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum Tel: 462-1469. 9th - WHIT MONDAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 'CALYPSO SPEKTAKULA' 9th anniversary annual show with local and international artists. Further details, contact Mr. Gordon Derrick Tel: 462-0471 CARIBANA major Carnival in Barbuda and the annual jump-up. Further details contact Tel: 460-0077 ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK AND CRICKET EXHIBITION At the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum Tel: 462-1469 37th ANTIGUA BARBUDA SPORTS FISHING TOURNAMENT Further details contact President of the association Frances Nunes Jr. at Tel: 462-0649/462-1961. 7th - DR. THE RIGHT VERE C. BIRD DAY/CARICOM DAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY CARNIVAL EXHIBITION Photographs, costumes and Moko Jumbies dressed up at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum Tel:462-1469 JOLLY HARBOUR YACHT CLUB - ANTIGUA TO BARBUDA CRUISING RACE overnight Saturday and Sunday at Spanish Point, Barbuda. Games and barbecue on the beach. Then racing back to Jolly Harbour on Monday with presentation at Dogwatch Tavern. Further details, contact Commodore Nick Maley Tel: 461-6324 or visit website. FIELD TRIP Environmental Awareness Group. Further details contact the EAG Office at Tel: 462-6236 ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB -GREEN ISLAND WEEKEND (FULL MOON) Further details contact the Antigua Yacht Club at Tel: 460-1799 or visit website. 26th - 5th - ANTIGUA CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS in its 45th year a week of non-stop music and dance culminating in a spectacular costume parade. Further details contact the Carnival Office at Tel: 462-4707 or visit the carnival website www.antiguacarnival.com. MR. MRS. ANTIGUA BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP For date and further information contact Bert Kirchner at Tel: 463-7383. 4th - CARNIVAL MONDAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY 5th - CARNIVAL TUESDAY - PUBLIC HOLIDAY TURTLE WATCH (Members only) on Long Island, Pasture Beach. Further details contact the Environmental Awareness Group. Tel: 462-6236 FIELD TRIP Environmental Awareness Group.Further details contact the EAG Office at Tel: 462-6236 OFFICIAL START OF ANTIGUA BARBUDA'S FOOTBALL SEASON Held at the Antigua Recreation Grounds Further details contact Chet Green at Tel: 480-3232. ROYAL ANTIGUA BARBUDA POLICE FORCE WEEK OF ACTIVITIES Further details contact the Commissioner of Police at Tel: 462-0360 TURTLE WATCH (Members only) on Long Island, Pasture Beach. Further details contact the Environmental Awareness Group. Tel: 462-6236 PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION YESTERYEARS' CHILDREN - Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum Tel:462-1469 FIELD TRIP Environmental Awareness Group. Further details contact the EAG Office at Tel: 462-6236 SPRING HILL RIDING CLUB this superb horse riding centre, complete with Olympic-size menage, will host the Caribbean Equestrian Association Junior Showjumping Challenge. A big two-day event, it is the first in a series of competitions which includes Barbados, Trinidad, Jamaica and possibly two other islands. Bar and Barbecue accompany this lively event. Further details contact Sarah Scott at Tel: 773-3139. ANNUAL KITE FLYING COMPETITION all kites must be homemade. Free to enter, open to children and adults. Further details contact the Independence Committee Tel: 562-2716FIELD TRIP -Environmental Awareness Group. Further details contact the EAG Office at Tel: 462-6236 JOLLY HARBOUR YACHT CLUB - THE JOLLY HARBOUR ANNUAL REGATTA with four races, different categories, primarily for local yachts and a great spectator event. Further details contact, Commodore Nick Maley at Tel: 461-6324 or visit. SPRING HILL RIDING CLUB C.E.A. DRESSAGE CHALLENGE.Further details contact Sarah Scott at Tel: 773-3139 WORLD FOOD DAY the Ministry of Agriculture has activities. Further details contact the Ministry of Agriculture Tel: 462-1213 or 462-1007/8/9 31st - HERITAGE (NATIONAL DRESS) DAY part of the annual Independence Celebrations from two weeks preceding this day, schools, business places and government buildings commence decorations for judging. There is the official launching of celebrations, a service of Thanksgiving, various programmes and events up to the 31st, which is National Dress Day, with Food Fair and exhibition followed by a Ceremonial Parade on 1st November. Further details contact the Independence Committee. 1st - 22ND ANNIVERSAY OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE NATION OF ANTIGUA BARBUDA - PUBLIC HOLIDAY ANTIGUA ARTIST SHOW EXHIBITION Museum of Antigua Barbuda. Further details contact the Museum at Tel: 462-1469. ANTIGUA OPEN BRIDGE TOURNAMENT Further details, contact the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Al James at Tel: 462-1459 or e-mail. 17th - ANTIGUA YACHT CLUB Ladies Laser Open. Further details cont...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Rent-a-car service
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Facsimile services
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set