Holidays to Antigua

Blessed with sandy beaches, leafy hills and endless sun-kissed days, not to mention a bounty of tasty rum and fresh seafood, Antigua holidays are the stuff of Caribbean dreams.

Sea for yourself

The insanely beautiful Antigua, the so-called Land of 365 Beaches, is made for idyllic lazy days soaking up the sun (see below for tips on where to go) and active days exploring the big blue (swimming, kayaking, diving and so on).

In the mood for a bit of fun? Why not try scooter snorkelling? Just off Galleon Beach, hold on to the little motor and let it do all the hard work as you glide past turtles, rays and jazzy tropical fish.

Barbuda day trips

Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda, is only a 90-minute ferry ride away, which makes for a pretty easy day trip. Here, you can lounge on yet more beaches and embrace your inner bird nerd at the island’s massive frigate colony.

After a morning tour watching the spectacular frigates, sail on to Barbuda’s famous pastel pink shores for Insta snaps and afternoon naps.

Caribbean cuisine

Although there are plenty of spots to chow down on a burger, be sure to save some space for Antiguan grub. With influences from all over, the island’s cuisine is splendidly diverse.

A popular dish for dinner is saltfish and fungee (smushed cornmeal and okra). Conch chowder or curry is another fave and a staple in local restaurants. Finally, you’re beyond help if your sweet tooth can’t be satisfied by super sugary Antiguan black pineapples. Try it and then get back to us!

Remember your past ports

History? Plenty. And you can learn about the island’s past at historic sites. Dive in at the Docklands Museum in Nelson’s Dockyard and, in the capital St John’s, make a photo stop at the painted bust of the first post-independence PM, Sir Vere Cornwall Bird.

Elsewhere, visit Betty’s Hope – Antigua’s first sugar plantation, dating back to 1674. The info centre sheds light on how gruelling life was for the farm’s enslaved people.