Antigua & Barbuda: Tropical Island Paradise

The tropical twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda, renowned for its 365 beautiful beaches and clear azure blue waters, also boasts captivating culture, exhilarating activity and rich historical treasures with something to appeal to all whether couples, families or friends seeking the ultimate getaway.  

Antiguans are known for their hospitality and visitors are assured a welcome as warm as the weather. The destination provides a wonderful escape with its rich colonial history, first class hotels and resorts, sporting attractions and delicious cuisine and fresh produce.

The islands are an ‘A-list’ favourite attracting celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Nicole Scherzinger, Giorgio Armani, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Charlotte Church, Piers Morgan, Duran Duran and Sir Ben Anslie.  Oprah Winfrey, declared the island her favourite beach holiday spot and Piers Morgan described his last family holiday there as “the best ten days of my life”.

A variety of land and sea activities await the adventure-seeker. Holidaymakers can zip through the rainforest on high wires, swim with stingrays, hike, bike, dive, kayak, kite surf, fish or sail. Water sports abound from sailing, boat cruising, water skiing, deep sea and reef fishing to scuba diving and snorkelling amongst 200 shipwrecks surrounding the island. For land lovers, two 18-hole golf courses and professional tennis and squash courts are accessible and open to the public.