Fabulous Prize in Antigua

After last year's Travel Counsellors conference, I entered into a marketing competition - and won a fabulous trip for 2 to St James Club in Antigua, flying with Virgin Atlantic. Put together in verse day by day the posts I made to Facebook which sums up the trip: Set off this morning, the journey not too quick, But finally arrived at hotel in Gatwick. I don't often put travel onto my timeline; So I'll endeavour to keep it all done in rhyme. - Hopes on an upgrade - don't be absurd; Still all checked in to the "Big red bird". Off to Antigua, it's sure to be fun; Sit back and relax as we head to the sun. - Arrived in Antigua, it's going to be grand; Welcomed at the airport with traditional steel band. Pass the famous cricket ground where Viv Richards played, Now welcomed into the hotel with rum and pink lemonade. - Up with the lark today, lost for words; Not really keen sharing my breakfast with birds! Put stuff on the table, but don't leave it loose; Came back to find a sparrow drinking my juice! - Mixology class, it's alright for some; Tried about 8 different rums. Midday drinking, what a disgrace; My "Jammin' St. James" was in 2nd place! - Lovely suite, but a few trees spoiling the view; Upgrade room - oh yes, that'll do! Down on the beach, rum punch in hand; Sun beating down, have a stroll through the sand. - Sailing lesson booked to go out at one; The heavens then open, and the sun has gone! Dash under cover, best make it snappy; Pour me another, don't worry be happy! - The sun's back out, aerobics in the pool; I'm on my jollies, I'm no fool! Sun bed will do nicely for me, With an ice cold strawberry daiquiri. - Lazy days and reggae nights; Lovely sunset at Shirley Heights. - Up at Shirley Heights, in middle of Caribbean sea; How funny to bump into two other TCs! Beating drums, lots of rum and many faces; Obviously spot a Travel Counsellor at 100 paces (Nice to meet you Andy and Gillian). - Well who'd have thought it; what do you know? Only gone and won a game of beach bingo! - Down on the beach for a little bit of this; Out in a kayak for a little bit of that. Sailing lesson later, gentle breeze; And we're out in a hobby cat. - Far too much activity for Ken and me; So it's off to the bar for a mango daiquiri. - Last couple days of this view, with cocktails thrown into the mix; I have left the sunbed today though - joined "Mojo" and his Caribbean aqua aerobics. - Last night in Antigua, some karaoke fun; Think today we've both caught a bit too much sun! Looking chilled, taxi on way - best make that daiquiri your last; Thank you Elite Resorts Antigua, it sure has been a blast!