Antigua and Barbuda Travel Guide

Sailing

The coasts of Antigua are ideal for yacht cruising and racing, with constant trade winds, and many harbors for exploration. One can easily spend a week cruising around these picturesque islands. English Harbour and Jolly Harbour make ideal yacht headquarters. Two regattas take place towards the end of April - Classic Yacht Regatta and the larger Sailing Week, which has become one of the top three regattas in the world.

Caribbean Cruise

A cruise which includes Antigua is a relaxing experience that encourages voyagers to discover exotic islands and enjoy beautiful scenery, while comfortably traveling on a luxurious ship. There are various Southern Caribbean cruises that feature the island as a port of call, and the majority of cruise ships arriving in Antigua dock at Nevis Pier in St John's, the island's capital. St John's boasts great shopping centers and an array of wonderful restaurants, as well as a good variety of accommodation options. Antigua is known for having 365 beaches, one for every day of the year! If visitors can pull themselves away from these stunning beaches, another attraction definitely worth visiting is Nelson's Dockyard, in English Harbour - an historical testament to Antigua's past as a Royal Navy base. If there's still time, it's also possible to take a trip out to Redonda, the world's smallest island kingdom, or visit the unspoiled island of Barbuda. Of the numerous cruise lines offering a Southern Caribbean cruise, many have seasonal specials or package deals available to potential passengers; the Caribbean offers superb weather all year round, making a cruise to Antigua one of those must-do vacations for anyone to indulge in at any time.

Honeymoon and Wedding

A honeymoon in Antigua is an enticing opportunity to spend quality time together while taking advantage of the island's gorgeous beaches, harbor-front amenities, historic nautical attractions and near-perfect weather. Antigua Honeymoon Things To Do

On honeymoon in Antigua, couples will find an array of things to see and do together. This island boasts 365 beaches (one for each day of the year) as well as fabulous wrecks for diving and snorkeling, great sailing winds and beautiful nature walks. Some of the best beaches include those at Fort James and Deep Bay, both of which offer fantastic swimming and snorkeling opportunities, while Galley Bay is good for surfing and Hawksbill has a nudist beach. Nearby Redonda Island is the world's smallest island kingdom, an interesting excursion for honeymoon couples. In town, the white Baroque towers of St John's Cathedral should definitely be on any couples' sightseeing list, as should Redcliffe Quay's romantically quaint setting. The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is a must for history lovers, and the old navy fort at Shirley Heights offers beautiful views of the town.