With a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is a white-sand haven with picture-perfect seascapes and a tranquil, refined style. British colonial history is ever-present, with Nelson’s Dockyard, impressive sailing ships and handsome plantation houses dotting the island.
The Caribbean island with 365 beaches to its name – one for each day of the year.
Antigua’s clear waters are perfect for swimming while steady trade winds provide calm sailing to sister island Barbuda’s 17-mile stretch of pink-coral sand.
There’s history to explore at Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage site still much as it was in the 18th century, and Betty’s Hope, a charming restored sugar mill.
Held each spring, Antigua Sailing Week is one of the world’s top regattas, though taking to the water by boat or kayak is highly recommended at any time of year.
For some local flavour, head to Shirley Heights’ famous Sunday night BBQ and steel band concert, complete with panoramic views of English Harbour and the island of Montserrat.
Centrally located within the Caribbean, this island offers an array of activities that allow you to explore the wondrous landscape. Watersports abound, from catamaran and sailing trips to the rich yachting scene, shipwrecks for keen scuba divers and fantastic snorkelling opportunities. On land, visit the rainforest, embark on the scenic Fig Tree Drive or take a kayaking trip through the magical mangroves.
The varied local cuisine is well worth sampling, from mouth-watering Creole seafood, the delicious fungi and pepperpot stew, and the freshest indigenous fruits including mangoes, papayas and pineapples. Take in the historic sights such as the sugar plantation, Betty’s Hope, or the impressive Fort Berkeley, the island’s defensive mainstay for centuries. From the world-famous yacht regattas and charter yacht shows to the flamboyant carnivals of July and August, Antigua is vibrant, buzzing and a delight to all the senses.
The island enjoys a pleasant tropical climate that remains warm and relatively dry throughout the year. Tropical storms and hurricanes may occur between June and November.
Poised between two of Antigua’s most beautiful beaches, Tamarind Hills blends contemporary Caribbean chic with effortless barefoot luxury. With sweeping ocean views, private pools and intuitive service, it is an island sanctuary made for sun-soaked serenity.
This popular family-owned resort sits in 17 acres of tropical gardens on Antigua’s northwest coast, offering powder-soft beaches, bedrooms with accents of teal and turquoise, several freshwater pools and an inviting choice of bars and restaurants.
Set on a 300-acre private island less than ten minutes by yacht transfer from the mainland of Antigua, the fully inclusive Jumby Bay Island, an Oetker Hotels Masterpiece Collection property, is arguably Antigua’s most exclusive resort, and a firm favourite among holidaying A-listers.
Spread along a picturesque rising headland with a superb ocean outlook, Curtain Bluff is an established all-inclusive luxury resort that has consistently retained its reputation as an unrivalled Antiguan holiday destination.
This luxurious resort on Antigua’s south coast offers separate sections for families and couples, set at either end of a sweeping white-sand beach with a stunning backdrop of lush, rainforest-covered hills.
With its seafaring influence and position on a private, landscaped, 19-acre hillside sloping down to an attractive beach, this charming property strikes a perfect balance between old-world grandeur and luxurious contemporary comfort.