Antigua & Barbuda Flag
"Land of 365 Beaches"
For American travelers who have been to The Bahamas or the Virgin Islands wishing to further explore the Caribbean Islands, this can be a great next destination.
Why visit Antigua?
Offers a sophisticated atmosphere to enjoy bird watching, bone fishing expeditions, deep sea fishing, pink or white sand beaches, ich history, sailing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, tennis, and tubing.
Fort James Beach, Fort Bay, Antigua. Photo Credit: Kelcie Papp
Your Must-See & Do
- Historical Sites: Betty's Hope Estate & Fort Berkeley
- Museums: Museum of Antigua & Barbuda
- Popular Attractions: Antigua Distillery, Botanical Gardens, Cades Reef, Devil's Bridge, Falmouth, Fig Tree Drive, Heritage Quay, Liberta, Mount Obama (formerly Boggy Point), Nelson's Dockyard, Parliament Building, Public Market, Redcliffe Quay, Shirley Heights, St John's Cathedral & St Peter's Church
Antigua Cruise Port. Photo Credit: neufal54/Pixabay
Why visit Barbuda?
Great for a day trip, otherwise an island destination offering true solitude and quietness to enjoy bicycling, bird watchers, hiking, pink or white sand beaches, and wilderness.
Photo Credit: Toni Paul/Pixabay
History
- 3100 BC, Siboney's were on Antigua.
- In 1632, the English settled on Antigua.
- In 1685, Barbuda was leased to two brothers.
- In 1705, Christopher Codrington wanted to purchase Barbuda from Queen Anne; a 99-year lease was granted for the price of "one fat sheep if demanded".
- In 1889, English Harbor closed.
- Until 1981, the English ruled the island.
- In 1968, became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations.
- In 2003, the American University of Antigua College of Medicine was established.
Photo Credit: photosforyou/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- These islands are Spanish for ancient and bearded.
- Tourism dominates its economy with supplemental income from financial services and online gambling.
- The Black Pineapple is not black but, rather differs to it's dark green exterior unripe color.
- Betty's Hope (Antigua) is the only operational wind-powered Sugar Mill amongst the Caribbean Islands.
- Crossroads Center, a drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation center (Antigua) was founded by Eric Clapton, Guitarist, and hospital executive groups.
- Antigua was one of the first countries to legalize, license, and regulate online gambling.
- You may enjoy reading A Small Place written by Jamaica Kincaid and Hornblower in the West Indies written by C.S. Forester.
- A movie that may inspire your travels, The Sweetest Mango (2001).
- Antigua is one of the busiest Eastern Caribbean cruise ports.
Photo Credit: Val Collins/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Daylight savings time not observed.
- Barbuda Express, high-speed catamaran runs between St Johns and Barbuda five days a week.
Hurricane Season is June - November, their impact usually occurs between mid-August to mid-October.
- Coolest Season: January - February
- Humid & Hottest: August
- Peak Season: December - April
- Shoulder Season: May - November
Antigua. Photo Credit: falco/Pixabay
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