Space A is fairly easy. There are C141 flights that depart Charleston AFB on a scheduled basis. They fly to Patrick AFB, Florida, and then on to Ascension Island with a stop at Antigua. Retirees are not allowed on Ascension.

Hotels abound in St. Johns. The cost? From around $200.00 to $600.00 per day (near St Johns)! Just my style, right? Again, thumbs down. Near the Air Force/Navy base is a small hotel (The Lord Nelson) run by an English family that visited Antigua and decided to stay. A room there with 2 double beds, and shower is $60.00 per day with a "look-alike" English pub tossed in to boot - my style. (This price may vary depending on the season). The room was separated from the ocean with a 4' cement block wall and about 20 feet from the ocean. Because this inlet is protected, there is only about a 3' difference between high and low tide - Neat! Fact is, the Base Commander of the Navy Base discovered the Lord Nelson soon after his arrival and has an almost reserved seat at the bar each night- and a friendly group every night raise elbows there! I ate a hearty breakfast and too large a dinner almost daily at the Navy Mess - walking distance from the motel. The cost was the daily rate plus a surcharge because of my retired status but still an outstanding deal!