ALLURING ANTIGUA

Antigua has gorgeous white sand beaches and is the perfect location for a variety of watersports. Popular with couples, families, honeymooners and adventurers, a holiday in Antigua can be as relaxing or as active as you wish.

• White Sand Beaches

• Honeymoons

• Tropical Paradise

• Active-watersports & land adventures

Start your holiday to Antigua:

Antigua (area 108 square miles), is a former British colony in the Lesser Antilles.  This Leeward Island in the Eastern Caribbean is a tropical paradise with an average temperature of 26 degrees celcius throughout the year. Antigua has an excellent choice of accommodation, ranging from world-class hotels to villas and apartments. There are a full range of eateries, from fine dining restaurants to waterfront bars, and a vibrant culture and intriguing history to discover. Or for a complete getaway, take a day trip or short break to BARBUDA with its world famous beaches.

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Our top 5 reasons to visit Antigua:

1. Gorgeous white sand beaches

Antigua has 95 miles of coastline: beaches, coves and sheltered bays. Long Bay is family friendly with protected reefs. Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay are more developed with bars and facilities. Half Moon Bay has pink sand, while Hawksbill Bay is quiet and popular with naturists.

2. Range of activities

Swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, boating, banana boats, jet skiing, parasailing, and fishing are all popular water based activities. Swim, snorkel and feed gentle stingrays at Stingray City, for an forgettable adventure. Swimming with turtles is also possible off Galleon Beach. Or what about a romantic sunset cruise?

Kite surfing is great off Jabberwock Beach.  Antigua Sailing week takes place at the end of April, when more than 100 yachts descend to the island.

Biking, hiking, zip lining through the rainforest, coastal horse riding, bird watching, painting classes and helicopter tours are all possible.

Cricket is a national sport so why not watch a game?

Begin your Antigua holiday:

3. Food and Drink

Fresh, locally caught fish and seafood, such as lobster, conch, red snapper and shrimp, feature widely on menus. Fresh vegetables and spices creates unique flavours. Try BBQ chicken and jerk meats.To drink, English Harbour rum.

4. History and Culture

Historic Nelson’s Dockyard was home to Nelson in 1780’s and has forts and museum. St John’s, the capital, was built by the British 150 yrs ago, and has a museum, duty-free shopping and public market, revealing a glimpse of local life. Explore Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation, an open air museum.

Try ‘Seafood Friday’ at Nelson’s Dockyard. On Sundays, Shirley Heights have a sunset BBQ, party atmosphere and live steelpan music.

5. Visit BARBUDA … 40 kms from Antigua…(15min flight, 2 hr ferry)

Why not take a boat trip to the remote and beautiful island of BARBUDA which is surrounded by protected reefs? The almost deserted white and pink sand beaches are spectacular, and diving, fishing and bird watching are excellent. The island is home to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary. With the Atlantic and Caribbean on different sides, the island offers relaxation and a perfect escape.

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