Dickinson's Bay

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Dickinson's Bay (also known as Dickenson Bay by some sources [1] ) is a bay located in Antigua and Barbuda. Runaway Beach is located on Dickinson's Bay. [2] [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  2. ↑ "Antigua & Barbuda: Antigua restaurants, bars and entertainment". www.antiguanice.com. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
  3. ↑ "Dickinson bay - Picture of Dickenson Bay, Antigua - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
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