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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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07.10.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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07.10.2024
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Shopping, streets and outlets
The biggest shops are located in St. John’s. To buy everything you do need and not really, go to High Street and St. Mary’s Street. This is where all the outlets are. The shops are usually opened from 8.30 a.m. till 4 p.m. six days a week. They usually close for a lunch break from 12 to 13 p.m., and on Sundays you most probably won’t find any opened shop. Keep in mind that real working hours can … Open 
Best beaches
Not far from the capital there is the popular Fort James beach, which is in demand not only among tourists, but also among indigenous population. The beach is also characterized by well-developed infrastructure and is perfect for families with children. Not less attractive is Deep Bay situated nearby. It has a more relaxed atmosphere and will certainly impress the tourists who love to relax at picturesque natural … Open
Antigua Island for children - what to visit
If you decided to go to Antigua with your children, you should definitely visit Stingray City. Hardly anywhere else in the world will you have a chance to communicate so closely with those amazing creatures. The dive into the unknown world of stingrays starts from the base. Experienced instructors will tell you and your child how to behave near these sea animals and how to feed them. The kids can first practice those … Open
Travel guide to Antigua Island
Hawksbill is one of the largest and most popular beaches of the resort. The grandiose beach is, actually, formed by four interconnected beaches. Each of these four beaches has its own peculiarities. There are well-developed and very comfortable coastal areas and beaches that have absolutely no infrastructure. This is also the location of a nudist beach – beaches of this type are quite rare on Antigua. Travelers … Open
Traditions and mentality of Antigua Island
If you rent a car or a motorbike, certainly get an insurance. Unfortunately, the locals have never heard the saying “slow and steady wins the race”, so they drive as if they don’t want to live anymore and practically don’t respect the traffic rules at all. It is interesting, that in all cities in Antigua the houses are painted in different bright colors, which even strengthen the impression of a … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
The cuisine of Antigua, as any other island cuisine, has a variety of fish and seafood courses. Have you tried lobsters? Probably. But a fried red snapper you most probably did not. Braised clams? Quite usual. But a sunfish, a kingfish or a red snapper you can probably taste only here. Those, who like seafood, should try gambas prawns, lambi and soudons clams, which are very small by the way. It is interesting that … Open
