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Antigua, an utterly relaxed island

Begin your Antigua holiday flying in above the isles, where the baroque towers of St John’s Cathedral welcome you to a colourful and unspoiled island still steeped in a lusciously relaxed West Indian way of life. Every street seems to have a lively market…the friendly locals always ready with encouragement to try delicious local fruits such as papaya, mango and pineapple. There is spice in the air – not just from the famous goat stew with hot peppers, cloves and cinnamon – but in the exuberant approach to life.

Antigua, an utterly relaxed island-time-for-travel-luxury-holiday

The island pulsates with steel band celebrations. On Sundays, street parties at Shirley Heights are a riot of rum, barbecues and dancing to live music until the early hours. And after the fun, return to a hideaway set on a dazzling beach of powder-white sand that melts into the myriad blues of the Caribbean Sea…Antigua’s hotels ranging from rustic beachfront abodes to ultra-chic oases. Crystalline waters teeming with fish invite leisurely snorkel explorations… catamaran cruises or yachting around the coastline viewing magnificent beaches and yacht-dotted harbours… helicopters present bird’s eye vistas of tropical rain-forest interior – Antigua delights her visitors from every angle.

More information for Antigua:

Flying Time – 8 hours and 40 minutes
Currency – Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Airlines – British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick
Time Zone – 4 hours

Best Experiences

Dance to the sound of steel drums at Shirley Heights as the sun sets over English Harbour
Witness Hawksbill turtles nest and hatchlings make their way to the sea on Pasture Bay beach
Hire a helicopter for a bird’s eye view of the volcano on neighbouring Montserrat
Watch the yachts descend on English Harbour during the annual sailing regatta
Take a boat trip to Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, famed for glorious pink sand beaches and clear waters for snorkelling

When to Go

A year round destination, the best months to visit Antigua are generally during the drier winter months of December to April with temperatures averaging 24°C. The summer months between May and November can be more humid with showers and passing tropical storms a possibility, however visitors during these months may be rewarded with quieter beaches and excellent hotel offers.