Antigua, or the island officially known as Antigua & Barbuda, is one of the most picturesque Caribbean islands.
In Antigua you can do as much, or as little as you like. This unspoilt island is surrounded by stunning white sandy beaches and hidden coves. Nelson Dockyard is a popular starting point for exploring the heritage of the area. Afterward, why not sample some of Antigua’s national dishes – fungie and saltfish – at one of the quaint restaurants overlooking English Harbour. Or else, sip coffee in a beachside cafe, where sands are washed by crystal clear turquoise waters, and home to spectacular marine life.
If you plan to stay in a family resort, the velvet beaches and shores offer the ultimate playground for children to play and splash around. Prefer to get active? Then follow the natural trail up to Shirley Heights and enjoy the panoramic views of the Old English Harbour. You can also hit a few balls on the lush golf courses dotting the island.
Why not visit Antigua Sailing Week which takes part at the end of April, or experience the waves for yourself with a luxury yacht charter? Watersports fans will love the diving, snorkeling and kitesurfing opportunities available on the island.
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Activities on Antigua
Amazing day trips include Stingray City, Zipline Canopy Tours, Segway Tours, Horse Riding, Island Safari in a 4×4 jeep and a day at sea in a pirate sailing boat.
Antigua Sailing Week
In April, the shores of Antigua come alive with Antigua’s Sailing Week. This international event takes place over a five-day period and there are more than 1,500 sailors that compete in these exciting races leaving from English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour daily and returning into the harbours in the evening for Sailing Week’s much anticipated night festivities.
Weddings in Antigua
The fee for registration is US$40. The application fee for the Special Marriage license is US$150; marriage officer’s fee is US$100.