Private tour in Saint Johns Ted M
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Ted M.
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I am a locally based professional guide. I have lived my entire life in Antigua growing up in the village of English Harbour. I have a great love and admiration for my country. My greatest delight is to share my local experiences/knowledge with my Guest. I am best described as a friendly person with a personality to make my guest relax and have fun. All the Islanders call me "Uncle Ted". My love and passion for the nature and culture of the Island inspired me to pursue a career in photography. My journey as a photography has allow me to explore the hidden secrets of the Island rich Culture and History and its beautiful landscapes and beaches. I have grasped the opportunity to fuse my experiences, professional training and knowledge of the Island to create unique and exciting tours to my guest. You will step back in time as I share the stories and experience of village life while you relax and enjoy the sheer nature, beauty and history of Antigua. I also enjoy capturing weddings and taking my newlyweds on a romantic tour of the Island. Whether it is a wedding, a family affair, I guarantee that you will have fun on my tours. I am a natural with children. One thing is guaranteed, you are going to have Fun! You are going to laugh a lot! It will be the most relaxed and best experience of your vacation as you emerge in Antigua's culture. The entire days experience will be captured on Camera. I spent the earlier path of my career, approximately 15 years working at the Nelson's Dockyard, the Island foremost tourist attraction. First, as a Supervisor of the Park's Tour Guides and I later became head of the Visitors Services Department. I have travelled extensively at trade shows representing my Island. I consider myself as a Service Ambassador to my Island and have partnered with the New York Tourist Office and the local tourist authorities on the island in touring many Travel Agents on FAM trips. I am also a professional photographer. . I run a local Charity and donate my time and resources in helping the needy families on the Island. I also work with the local schools in mentoring delinquent children. NONE
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I am delighted to offer you an authentic experience of Antigua. We will drive through the beautiful scenic landscapes and stop at several historical and heritage sites. Your day will be filled with lasting experiences as you submerged in the traditional village lifestyle, sample the local foods, and hear the stories and folktales of the Island. Great opportunity to interact with the locals and sample speaking the dialects. This tour will also take you off the beaten path as you journey through the traditional village communities. Discover one of Antigua's white sandy beaches is sure to leave your signature in the sand. "NOTE: If you have a specific itinerary in mind, send me a message, and I'll customize the tour for you. "
Ted was a great tour guide with a true passion for his island and its culture. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in a detailed tour of Antigua. The transportation provided was very roomy, clean, comfortable and first class.
Ted did an amazing job Showing us Saint John’s. We enjoyed seeing the food market and purchasing a local hot sauce. We also tasted some local fruits. The food at the Rasta shop was fun. We were there on Ash Wednesday and he told us about the Rastas celebrating Lent, which was interesting. Everywhere we went locals greeted him. We wanted to experience a local lunch, we got an amazing lunch served out of a lady’s home. This tour was well worth the price.
We booked a trip with Ted M. (known throughout the Island as "Uncle Ted" & had a great time. He was asked to include several specific tour locations and did not disappoint. These included a leisurely walk around ALL the grounds at Nelson's Dockyard, (where we were treated like royalty), & a very nice quiet beach with a small restaurant, beach chairs & umbrellas. In addition, Ted stopped at many local spots including the Island's market & local roadside food stops to enjoy true Antigua cuisine. Ted was extremely knowledgeable about the Island's history, vegetation, (stopping often to see and explain the use of medicinal plants), geography, and multiple other tidbits. We can and do recommend Ted to anyone who truly wants to see Antigua through a lifelong resident's eyes. As everyone on the Island would agree, thank you Uncle Ted. We have memories that will live with us forever.
Fantastic day with Ted. Everyone knows him. Comfortable clean AC car. He told us all about the culture of the island, growing up there, and showed us the native plants and foods. We saw basically the entire island. Good careful driver, and great with our kids engaging them etc. I enthusiastically recommend Ted to anyone who wants to experience Antigua in full.
Good evening Ted, my wife and I throughly enjoyed our day with you on Antigua and showing us your beautiful island! Your transportation vehicle was excellent and very well maintained! The tour met our itinerary and goals very good and you are an excellent tour guide. Your knowledge of Antigua and its history, culture and medicinal plants was excellent! We took private tours on six islands during our cruise your tour was by far the most personable! Thank you Ted I do hope our paths do cross again! May you and your family and be blessed in health and safety! Richard & Darlene M. 5 Stars my Friend Thank You!
Ted delivered what was promised and more. My wife and I especially appreciated getting a taste, in more than one sense, of what life is like for the people of Antigua. We not only saw standard tourist sites such as Nelson’s Dockyard and Fort Shirley, but the market where Antiguans shop and the villages where they live.
Start your day with a tour of the Craft Market. Experience and interact with local artisans. Walkthrough the Fruit and Vegetable Market of St. John's and get a taste of Antigua's indigenous fruits. Photos allow. We will stop at a traditional Rasta shack and experience the traditional cooking methods. Photo opportunity We will journey through the local village communities on our way to Nelson's Dockyard National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Nelson's Dockyard Museum. Look for Lord Nelson's Bed Discover the Boat House Pillars and the 18th-century buildings still in use today. If Superyacht is on the Dock - Grab a Photo Shirley Heights Panoramic view - the most photographed area in the Caribbean. Leave your footprint on one of our white sandy beaches. Return trip through the Rainforest.
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