It'll probably be a year at least before we go back to SXM, we only leave in winter & that's for 5 weeks or so. Go to Europe in the fall. Shirley Heights should not be too crowded on Thursdays, not too far away from you & it's open air & lots of room to wander & beautiful sunset view! We've always stayed in Jolly Harbour Condos, self-catering, on the southwest corner of the island. Antigua has lots of gorgeous beaches & a hired car & driver is very economical & a good way to spend the day seeing the sights. If you're in the vicinity of the Culinary School, on the Northeast side of the island, just past the airport, their restaurant is a worthwhile lunch stop. Lovely views, quiet, lovely attention from the students, food is good & outside is also nice, altho. can be breezy. Don't forget Nelson's Dockyard & The Admiral's Inn just outside the Dockyard offers a nice lunch or you can take a dingy across to "Boom" - we've never done it tho.

Looking forward to hearing your experience upon your return!