ST JOHN’S, Antigua – With approximately eight million viewers world-wide tuning in, the islands of Antigua and Barbuda will take centre stage as the romantic backdrop for the ABC Television primetime reality series, The Bachelorette. Antigua & Barbuda, ‘The Romance Capital of the Caribbean’ was chosen from among other Caribbean destinations as the perfect location for the upcoming season finale episodes of the hit TV show, the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority said in a release. “Antigua & Barbuda is proud to be showcased on US national television during this ABC broadcast of The Bachelorette”, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation, John Maginley was quoted as having said.