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pstrong/strongstrongDescription of Country:/strongstrong/strong Antigua and Barbuda is a developing island nation. Tourism facilities are widely available./p
pstrong/strongstrongRequirements for Passport and/or Visa:/strongstrong/strong A valid passport or birth certificate and picture ID such as a drivers license are essential of U.S. visitors entering Antigua and Barbuda. A return ticket is sometimes asked. Immigration officials are strict about getting exact info about where visitors are staying. There is no charge associated for entering the country, but you need to settle $13.00 departure tax. For additional content on entry requirements, Travelers can get in touch with the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016, phone (202) 362-5122, or the Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda in Miami./p
pstrongHolidays in Antigua and Barbuda:/strongnbsp;nbsp;The countrynbsp;hasnbsp;a number ofholidaysnbsp;that itnbsp;observesnbsp;throughout the year.nbsp;As you are planning your trip,nbsp;looknbsp;for a world holiday calendar that will help younbsp;organizenbsp;your trip before you go. ConocoPhillips gives away stronga href=http://aglobalworld.com/ target=_blankpromotional calendars/a/strongnbsp;that are a greatnbsp;helpnbsp;whennbsp;going on anbsp;tripnbsp;around the world. The ConocoPhillips world holiday calendar has all the holidays around the world and it is a free gift tonbsp;clients. If yournbsp;companynbsp;buys stronga href=http://aglobalworld.com/ target=_blankpromotional calendars/a/strong, then consider trying somethingnewnbsp;andnbsp;differentnbsp;for advertising to yournbsp;clientnbsp;base. Becausenbsp;religious affiliationsnbsp;of people in Antigua and Barbudavary,nbsp;it observes manynbsp;Christian, Muslim, and non-religious holidays,nbsp;but it alsonbsp;celebratesnbsp;several otherpublicnbsp;eventsnbsp;that you need tonbsp;find out. Buy a world holiday calendar and you will know those holidays before you gonbsp;traveling./p
pstrongMedical Facilities:/strong Medical care is limited. Hospitals and doctors many times expect immediate cash payment for health services. United States of America medical insurance for needs is not always valid outside the United States of America In some cases, supplemental insurance for medical needs with particular coverage worldwide, including provision for medical evacuation, has proven beneficial. Additional health info, Individuals may contact the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions international People hotline number at 404-332-4559, Internet: www.cdc.gov/./p
pstrong/strongstrongTravel Warnings, Advisories and Areas of Instability:/strongstrong/strong Brutal crimes and armed assaults have been committed against Tourists. Petty street crime also takes place, and personal property left unattended on resorts are subject to theft./p
pThe loss or theft of a United States of America passport overseas should be immediately reported to the local police and the nearest U.S.A. embassy or consulate. Retaining a copy of the police report should facilitate return travel to the U.S. A lost or stolen birth certificate and/or drivers license usually cannot be replaced outside the United States of America/p
pU.S. visitors can refer to the Department of States pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad, which gives helpful material on guarding personal property and protecting personal safety while visiting abroad. Both this brochure and Tips for People to the Caribbean are available from the Superintendent of Documents, United States of America Government printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402./p
pstrongDrug Penalties: /strongUSA Individuals are submitted to the countrys laws in which they are traveling. Punishment for possession, use and trafficking in illegal drugs are harsh, and convicted offenders can face lengthy jail sentences and heavy fines./p
pstrongAviation Oversight:/strong As a result of an assessment conducted by the United States of America Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in July 1996, the FAA has found the government of the countrys civil aviation authority not to be in conformity with world aviation safety standards for supervision of Antigua and Barbudas air carrier operations. While conferences to rectify the inadequacies are currently taking place, Antigua and Barbudas aviation providers are allowed to handle limited flights to the U.S. due to heightened FAA surveillance. Based on the FAAs conclusion, the Department of Defense does not permit United States of America military personnel to utilize carriers from Antigua and Barbuda for official business except for flights originating from or terminating in the United States, or in extenuating circumstances. For further content, Visitors can call the Department of Transportation at 1-(800) 322-7873./p
pstrongTraffic Safety/Road Conditions:/strong Driving in Antigua and Barbuda is on the left-hand side of the road, as in the United Kingdom. Roads are narrow and in poor condition. There is relatively little police enforcement of traffic regulations. The condition of the roads and the speed at which many Visitors drive lead to serious traffic accidents. More detailed information on roads and traffic safety can be (obtain~receive~request~acquire~secure}ed from the Antigua Tourist Board, call. (268) 462-0480, or the Director General of Tourism, call this number. (268) 462-1005./p
pstrong/strongstrongEmbassy Registration/Location:/strongstrong/strong U.S. citizens could register with the U.S.A. Consular Agent, Hospital Hill, English Harbour. The mailing address is c/o U.S.A. Consular Agent, P.O. Box 664, St. Johns, Antigua. The call this number number is (268) 463-6531, Fax (268) 460-1569, e-mail (no caps) ryderj@candw.ag. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. (Please call for appointment.) U.S. visitors should also call the section of the Consular of the U.S.A. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, which is located in the American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, Cheapside, call this number. (246) 431-0225, which has consular jurisdiction over Antigua and Barbuda. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm./p