
Antigua is an easy-going island with brightly painted buildings, historic forts and so many beaches there’s one for every day of the year. Our specialists travel regularly across the Caribbean and can suggest the island’s best beachside retreats, as they design a tailor-made holiday to Antigua to suit your interests. Island-hopping is yet another option, and we can combine your time with Barbados.
Antigua was a British naval base, and there’s still a tangible British influence in Nelson’s Dockyard, although the luxury yachts bobbing in the water hint at modern Antigua’s glamorous side. Despite the island’s diminutive size, you’ll find a beach to suit, from bustling stretches backed by bars to sweeps of little-visited white sand. Inland, you can journey along Fig Tree Drive, passing coconut groves and banana plantations, or watch a game of cricket, the national sport. Sunday afternoons are reserved for communal barbecues, eaten to the beat of a steel band.
Suggested tours for Antigua
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Antigua could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Where to stay in Antigua
We know that where you stay is an important part of your trip. That’s why we’ve hand-picked the best properties in Antigua, from beachside hideaways to activity-filled family resorts.
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Carlisle Bay
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Blue Waters Resort & Spa
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Why travel with Audley?
- 100% tailor-made tours
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Antigua, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Antigua, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest FCDO travel advice.

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Antigua in pictures
Our expert guides to travelling in Antigua
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Antigua. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Antigua at its best.
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My travels in the Caribbean
Marketing Manager Narelle captured this footage when she went island-hopping around the islands of the Caribbean, stopping off at Barbados, Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Boutique hotels of the Caribbean Boutique hotels of the Caribbean
Boutique hotels of the Caribbean
You can opt for an intimate experience in the Caribbean by staying at boutique properties. Hidden Beaches specialist Annabel picks out some of the best hotels, from a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia to one of Nelson’s beloved spots on Nevis.
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What to do in Antigua: our highlights guide What to do in Antigua: our highlights guide
What to do in Antigua: our highlights guide
Antigua is best known for the many beautiful beaches that line her shores, as well as the islanders' fondness for cricket. There are plenty of other activities to enjoy, such as diving and sailing. Here we highlight just a few.
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From beach to beach: island-hopping in the Indian Ocean and Caribbean From beach to beach: island-hopping in the Indian Ocean and Caribbean
From beach to beach: island-hopping in the Indian Ocean and Caribbean
Sail around the Caribbean, catch a local ferry in the Seychelles or watch the Maldives spread out below on a scenic flight. Our beach specialists reveal how journeying between islands is as interesting as the destinations themselves, and suggest their top island-hopping combinations.
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