Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda

"365 Beaches & Nelson's Historic Harbour"

Antigua is famous for its 365 beaches and some of the Caribbean's calmest, clearest water. English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO site, preserve Britain's 18th-century naval base, and the Sunday sunset party at Shirley Heights is legendary. Sailing is central to island life, peaking with Antigua Sailing Week. Beaches like Half Moon Bay, Dickenson Bay, and Darkwood are highlights, and a day trip to Barbuda reaches its 11-mile pink-sand beach.

Shirley Heights lookout, Nelson's Dockyard, Half Moon Bay, Dickenson Bay, Stingray City, Devil's Bridge, Barbuda day trip, St. John's market

December–May

Go to Shirley Heights on Sunday for steel band and sunset; agree taxi fares in advance; book catamaran trips early in winter

A top all-inclusive and honeymoon island. Popular Eastern Caribbean cruise port with easy beach excursions.

📍 English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour seen from Shirley Heights