A beach for every day of the year, calm turquoise bays and Sunday sunsets at Shirley Heights. Here's what Antigua is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
Antigua drives on the left, like the UK, and US dollars are widely taken. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.
December to April is dry and sunny, with Christmas and Easter the busiest and dearest. Summer is hot with lower prices. Hurricane season runs June to November, peaking in September and October.
Antigua is said to have 365 beaches. Darkwood, Jolly Beach and Half Moon Bay are good for families.
Stand in shallow water and feed friendly southern stingrays.
A restored Georgian naval dockyard with a museum, cafés and yachts.
Sunday evening steel bands and barbecue with a famous sunset view over English Harbour.
Zip lines and rope bridges through the treetops, for children aged about eight and up.
A day's sail with snorkelling stops, sometimes round the island or across to Barbuda.
Yes. It's English-speaking, with calm beaches, all-inclusive resorts and a direct flight from the UK of about eight and a half hours.
Yes, the weather is dry and warm. It's the dearest time of year, so book early.
No, British passport holders can visit without a visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
Ten to fourteen nights, to make the long flight worthwhile.
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