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Located in the middle of the Leeward Islands, in the eastern Caribbean, Antigua is a wonderful holiday destination with something for everyone. Very laid-back, it has beaches galore, safe waters and a nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. Horatio Nelson's fully restored dockyard makes for a great day out, as does the capital of St John's with its lively market and duty-free shops. Take to the sea on a hired boat and explore Barbuda, approximately 30 miles north, or Redonda, an uninhabited island that is now a nature reserve. For panoramic views, climb Boggy Peak, the highest point on Antigua.

Video of AntiguaVideo of Antigua

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Star attractionsStar attractions

  • 365 Beautiful Beaches
  • Heritage-Filled Nelson's Dockyard
  • English Harbour with Restaurants
  • Shirley Heights for Great Views plus Reggae and Rum
  • Barbuda, Antigua's Little Sister

Events calendarEvents calendar

Key Events:
Apr-May Antigua Sailing Week
May Annual Tennis Week
Jul-Aug Antigua Carnival
01 Nov Independence Day


Additional infoAdditional info

Best BeachesBest Beaches

Half Moon Bay on the east coast is recommended, as is Darkwood Beach for snorkelling and beachcombing. At Long Bay, there are coral reefs in water so shallow you can walk out to them!

Sailing and Water SportsSailing and Water Sports

Book a catamaran trip and sail around the island. Dutchman's Bay is great for windsurfing or head to Jabberwock Beach - at St John's, one of the first beaches to introduce the sport of kite surfing.

FREE ExcursionFREE Excursion

Guests can enjoy a FREE excursion to Shirley Heights on Sun afternoon/evening. The place to be, it offers amazing views, great live reggae, delicious rum cocktails and a festive atmosphere!

Days OutDays Out

St John's is the capital city with museums, a cathedral and duty-free shopping. Nelson's Dockyard will fascinate as will natural landmark, Devil's Bridge on the east coast. Barbuda is home to Coco Bay, the finest of beaches.

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Different destinations have different magic touches so make sure to check out the "Rockstar Service" to see what makes your holiday with us so special.

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Getting thereGetting there

Flight Details You fly direct to Antigua from Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic. Local airport departure tax is currently EC$50 (approx £13) per person over 11 years and payable in local currency or US dollars (US$20).
Flight Time Approx 8 hours 40 min

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Time Difference GMT -4 hours
Language English
Currency Eastern Caribbean Dollar EC$


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