Finding my way through this new-to-me-place with my boyfriend, David, was the fun part.
What wasnt fun: discovering that this city was significantly pricier than we anticipated.
Wed been in Antigua for less than 36 hours when the reality hit.
A cobble stone residential street with Volcano Agua in the distance. Photo courtesy of Jaclyn Schiff.
Dinner was good, but kind of basic.
We shared a large cheese pizza and a house salad.
I enjoyed a glass of red wine.
Then the check arrived.
Our meal came to $40.
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Over the next few days, several experiences reinforced that Antigua isnt a cheap spot.
Weekend brunch cost us about $12 each.
Did you know?
People tend to look at reviews when they are about to decide where to go or what to eat.
I didnt think of them as a tool to consult before we arrived.
Reviews are helpful because theyre raw and typically unedited.
But they are also totally subjective, so the key is to look for patterns.
Heres an approach for how to strategically scan for price information when planning your next travel stint.
This works best for restaurants but is also applicable for tour operators, shuttle services and landmarks.
Its also helpful to look at where the reviewer is from.
Yelp isnt available in Antigua, so my go-to review website has been TripAdvisor.
Google reviews and the review tabs on Facebook pages have been helpful to get aggregate information as well.
you’re able to also use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+F to search a word on a page.
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