Holidays to Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
To enjoy the definition of an island paradise, book astounding Antigua holidays. Antigua is a beautiful Caribbean island, located only 17 degrees north of the equator. This idyllic holiday destination, therefore, offers travellers a hot climate and sunny skies all year round – with temperatures rarely dropping below 20 degrees and soaring in centigrade, year by year.
Getaways to Antigua combine beachside adventures with enthralling activities and mesmerising sights. You will also have plenty of opportunities to taste exquisite local Creole cuisine; whether this is at a seafood and rum shack, or during a pre-booked local cooking class.
Gather around the beach by a bonfire and socialise with other travellers, or watch the sun go down at one of the many viewpoints located here. Seek out your adventurous side and embark on a zip line tour, or visit the marine life and admire the colourful fish and majestic stingrays. Whether you’re venturing on a romantic break, or on an active adventure with a group of friends, Antigua provides something for everyone.
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Taste flavourful cuisine
Antigua’s variation of Creole cuisine will tantalise your taste buds, leaving you wanting more when you return home. Thankfully, you’ll be able to prepare these dishes for yourself after attending one of many cooking courses here. Book onto Nicole’s Table Caribbean Cooking Class, and learn all about sea-cooking fresh fish, how to cook jerk cuisine and the art of incorporating rum into your favourite dishes.
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Hop on a boat to Barbuda
Antigua holidays are all about exploring a host of idyllic beaches, and a boat over to Barbuda ensures you discover the best beaches out there; from secluded bays to impeccable shorelines, which are completely unspoilt. The Barbuda Express Ferry takes you on a journey you’ll never forget. Hike up the caves at Princess Diana beach, or simply admire the turquoise seas and salty sea air.
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Underwater adventures
Famed for its vast range of waterparks, waterslides and boat trips, offering plenty of opportunities for underwater adventures; if you’re a true water baby, then Antigua is the holiday destination for you. Book onto a wreck-diving trip, snorkel in between coves with colourful, native fish and enjoy paddle boarding or kayaking sea adventures.
Activities
Antigua offers so much more than just a beach holiday, thanks to the wide range of activities available to embark on and partake in. Take a day trip by boat to the remarkable Pacaya Volcano – in Guatemala, or head over to see the yacht racing at Superyacht Challenge. Or, if you’re an avid foodie, book onto one of many interesting and tasty local cooking classes here.
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Beaches
Antigua holidays are prized for the array of heavenly beaches on offer. Head to the western coast of Antigua and discover the breathtaking Tuner’s Beach, or explore the remote and natural harbour, Carlisle beach. Opt for a snorkelling adventure, or simply slink back into your sun lounger and admire one of many calm, and paradise-like beachfronts this idyllic island has to offer.
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Food and Drink
When you think of traditional and tasty cuisine, Antigua is sure to spring to mind. Tuck into Creole-style seafood at Papa Zouk Fish ‘n’ Rum bar, or savour homemade banana bread at The Seabreeze Italian Café – in English Harbour. Taste local rum, while warming up next to a beach bonfire, or head to vibrant cocktail bars serving up fruity cocktails with a kick.
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Sights
Antigua’s sights are simply astounding. Hike up to Mount Obama (the highest point of the Shekerley Mountains), to admire the idyllic sunsets. Or, take a trip down to Nelson’s Dockyard, a superb cultural heritage site with a sparkling marina and vibrant atmosphere. To view more of Antigua’s beautiful coastline, Fig Tree Drive runs across the south, leading through wild rainforests and fishing villages.
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