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Antigua and Barbuda

At first glance, the two islands of Antigua and Barbuda seem like a paradise, divided into two parts. While Antigua became a touristy Caribbean island, Barbuda has retained its natural charm and continues to attract people who are more into nature. 

As a destination, Antigua has always been luring travelers from all around the world with its friendly atmosphere. Apart from strolling the lovely pink-white beaches, there are plenty of other activities to make your holidays amazing. Exploring St John’s, the capital of Antigua is one of the top things should do. Visit the UNESCO Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard and learn the history of the island. When in Antigua, the first thing you will notice is the warm greetings and friendliness of the locals. Start a conversation about Cricket, and you will probably end up making one or two really good friends! Though the island is known for beautiful beaches, there are plenty of historical monuments that will tell the story of its colonial past. 

In contrast with Antigua, life in Barbuda is quite different. It doesn’t have a scene of top-end resorts and lacks water-sports and other amenities of the modern world. What it offers is some stunning beaches along the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea. If birdwatching is something that you enjoy, then you must visit Frigate Bird Sanctuary which is one of the world’s largest colonies of frigate birds. 

Two islands with completely opposite vibes, Antigua and Barbuda is a destination that should definitely be on your bucket list. 

  1. Antigua’s corrugated coasts cradle hundreds of perfect little coves lapped by beguiling enamel-blue water, while the sheltered bays have provided refuge for everyone from Admiral Nelson to buccaneers and yachties
  2. If you can tear yourself away from that towel, you’ll discover that there’s a distinct English accent to this island. 
  3. Antigua is also quintessential Caribbean, full of candy-colored villages, a rum-infused mellowness and engaging locals who’ll greet you with wide smiles.
  4. Antigua’s smaller sister island Barbuda was devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and is still busy rebuilding
  5. though its extraordinary beaches were unaffected
  6. travelers wanting to lounge on white sand, snorkel around pristine reefs and watch the famous frigate birds nesting should not hesitate to make the journey here.
  7. Antigua is perhaps the island which most typifies the modern day view of a small Caribbean destination
  8. Stunning white sand beaches abound, and on Antigua there is no shortage of attendant high-end resorts.
  9. Barbuda still has the beaches but little tourism-based infrastructure.
  10. Cricket is a huge sport here and this tiny nation has produced several genuine all-time world greats of the game
  11. Antigua and Barbuda are nicknamed “Land of 365 beaches” due to the beaches that surround the two islands.
  12. Languages spoken are English (official) and local dialects
  13. St John’s – capital –
    • nobody comes to Antigua to see St John’s, the shabby, rundown and often rather dirty national capital.
    • the town is no real charmer
    • Architecturally there’s a melange of buildings from restored colonial survivors to modern-day monstrosities.
    • Public Market –
      • St John’s vibrant market, which spills out into surrounding streets on Friday and Saturday mornings.
      •  It’s a fun place for a browse, snack or people-watching
    • Fort James –
      • a small stronghold at the north side of St John’s Harbour, dates back to 1706, but most of what you see today was built in 1739.
      • Still sporting a few of its 36 cannons, a powder magazine and wall remnants, the site drips with atmosphere: it’s moodily run-down and almost always deserted.
    • St John’s Cathedral –
      • This twin-spired cathedral is St John’s most prominent landmark.
    • Sir Vivian Richards Stadium –
      • Antigua’s cricket stadium was named for the nation’s most famous player
    • Museum of Antigua & Barbuda –
      • In a stately 1750 courthouse, this modest museum traces the history of Antigua from its geological origins to its political independence in 1981
  14. Half Moon Bay –
    • white crescent in the remote southeast
    • Bodysurfers head to the south end, snorkelers to the calm waters north
  15. Frigate Bird Sanctuary –
    • Codrington Lagoon National Park protects a vast estuary that supports one of the world’s largest colonies of frigate birds. 
    • More than 2500 of these black-feathered critters roost amid the scrubby mangroves. 
  16. Fig Tree Drive –
    • Old Road, a village that juxtaposes scruffiness with two swank resorts, marks the southern start of 5-mile-long Fig Tree Dr, which winds through rainforest teeming with big old mango and giant-leaved banana trees (called ‘figs’ locally).
    • Roadside stands sell fruit, jam, juices and the local black pineapple, unique to Antigua
  17. English Harbour –
    • Nowhere does Antigua flaunt its maritime heritage more than in English Harbour
    • a rather stylish and exclusive town sitting on two sheltered bays, where salty fishing boats and ritzy yachts bob side by side in the water
    • The era when the British Navy was based here is still encapsulated in the beautifully restored Nelson’s Dockyards, the island’s top historical attraction
    • For superb views, make your way up to the top of Shirley Heights, and don’t miss the gorgeous beaches or the fabulous eating opportunities this upmarket yachtie town has to offer.
    • Rendezvous Bay –
      • After a 90-minute walk through the rainforest, you’ll arrive at one of Antigua’s loveliest beaches.
      • Because of its remoteness, you’ll usually be alone here, or sharing with a couple of other adventurous romantics
    • Shirley Heights –
      • restored military lookout and gun battery
      • then head uphill to explore the grounds for crumbling ruins and enjoy sweeping views at Shirley Heights Lookout.
    • Nelson’s Dockyard National Park –
      • Continuously in operation since 1745, this extensively restored Georgian-era marina is Antigua’s top sightseeing draw and was made a Unesco World Heritage site in 2016
      • Today its restored buildings house restaurants, hotels and businesses, the most important of which is the Dockyard Museum, which features information on Antigua’s history, the dockyard and life at the forts
    • Pigeon Beach –
      • This tree-shaded community beach has showers, bathrooms, a playground and several cafes and bars, but only so-so snorkeling.
      • The water is remarkably tranquil though, meaning it’s a good beach for families
    • Galleon Beach –
      • The beach closest to the entrance of English Harbour, Galleon borders a resort and thus has plenty of facilities, calm waters and a snorkeling reef close to shore. 
  18. Princess Diana Beach –
    • This sublime southwest-facing beach is home to several ultra-exclusive resorts and housing developments under construction, but anyone is free to enjoy the often footprint-free sands lapped by the crystal-clear sea

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