antigua and barbuda
Antigua is said to have 365 beaches, and its coastline of coves and bays makes that easy to believe. English Harbour is home to Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO-listed Georgian naval yard, and the island is one of the sailing centres of the Caribbean.
Barbuda, a short flight or boat ride away, has miles of pink-tinged sand and a large frigate bird colony.
where to go
Nelson's Dockyard and the heart of the island's sailing.
A lookout above the harbour, famous for its Sunday party.
The capital, with its cathedral and markets.
A wild, crescent-shaped beach on the east coast.
A winding road through the rainforest in the south-west.
Miles of empty beach and the frigate bird sanctuary.
when to go
Antigua is warm and relatively dry all year, with the best weather from December to April.
December to April
Sunny and breezy. Sailing Week is in late April or early May.
May to July
Hot and calm, with Carnival from late July to early August.
August to October
The wettest months and the highest risk of storms. Quiet and good value, though some hotels close for a few weeks.
where to stay
Photo: Hermitage Bay 
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experiences
Spend a day at sea from English Harbour.
Steel bands and sunset over the harbour.
Fly across for the beaches and frigate birds.
Explore the Georgian naval yard with a guide.
A shallow sandbar trip for all ages.
Explore the island's coves by boat.
Yes, there are direct flights from the UK, taking around 8 to 9 hours.
Very. Several hotels have excellent children’s clubs.
Yes, for a day or a few nights, by short flight or boat.
Usually late April or early May. Book early as hotels fill quickly.
pair it with
Seven hundred islands and cays, with pink-sand beaches and some of the clearest water in the world.
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Grace Bay's powder-soft sand and calm, shallow water. Wonderful for families and for doing very little.
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Seven Mile Beach, superb diving and excellent restaurants, all very easy and well organised.
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