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A Visitors' Guide to Antigua
by James Burrows
 Antigua
is your destination, if you are looking for some real fun in beaching,
snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing. The paradise for snorkelers and
scuba divers, Antigua is one of the mesmeric beauties of Caribbean.
Your tropical paradise, Antigua
is located in the middle of Leeward Islands of in the Eastern Caribbean.
Antigua is part of Antigua and Barbuda, surrounded by the islands of Montserrat
and Guadaloupe to the south and Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin
to the north and west. The arresting island of Antigua is the larger of
the two main islands that make up Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua is also known as
Wadadli, which means “Our Own.” The 14 miles long and 11 miles wide island
of Antigua is inhibited by approximately 68,000 people on its 108 square
miles of land mass. The island of Antigua is divided into six parishes
including St. George, St. John, St. Mary, St. Paul, St. Peter, and St.
Philip. St. John's is the capital of Antigua.
Scenic beauty, beautiful
“sapphire” ocean around, sunniest climate, cooling tradewinds, and year-round
low humidity make Antigua a lovely vacation destination. Antigua is one
of the most pleasing vacation destinations of the world. It is widely known
for its superb beaches, captivating skyline, hotels, private accommodations,
vibrant culture, excellent restaurants and nightlife, and a wide variety
of tours and excursions.
 Most
of your “city fun” in Antigua is centered in Saint John's. Some of the
other attractions of Antigua include English Harbour, Falmouth, West Coast,
and Nelson's Dockyard. Cricket is the soul of Antiguan. This game is played
at the Recreation Ground in St John's or at any of the 365 beaches on the
island, or on any spare bit of ground. Antigua is also famous for its Carnival
that runs from late July to early August to liberate the Recreation Ground
in St John's from the cricket fans; it becomes is home to main festival
events.
Antigua is you heaven, if
you are fond of sailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving; the island is one
of the top ranked sailing destinations of world. It’s your destination
you love serene beauty.
You can access Antigua via
air or sea route. There are daily flights to Antigua from all around the
world daily. VC Bird International is situated on the outskirts of St John's
and to the north of the island. It has regular flights from UK and America,
along with smaller planes from elsewhere in the region. It is a fully functioning
airport with Wi-fi capabilities and is currently under construction. Antigua
is a hub for onward travel to many smaller and larger islands within the
Caribbean; LIAT and Caribbean Star have hubs in Antigua, operating flights
to various destinations in the Eastern Caribbean.
You can also relish the beauties
around and in Antigua thru cruises. Cruises are one of the popular ways
to access Antigua and Barbuda. Some of the famous Caribbean cruises include
Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Lines, and Celebrity Cruises.
For accommodation in Antigua,
visit All World
Vacation Station
About the Author
The author writes for Holiday
Velvet, a website providing listings for Antigua
holiday apartments and villa rentals.
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