Destination
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua claims a beach for every day of the year, and backs them with Georgian naval history, a sailing culture and reef-protected bays that stay calm for swimming.
Trips to Antigua from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- April, May: Antigua Sailing Week at the end of April fills English Harbour.
- July, August: Antigua Carnival, late July to early August.
September, October: Peak hurricane season and the wettest weeks of the year.
Where to stay in Antigua
- Dickenson Bay: The main resort beach on the calm northwest coast, 15 minutes from the airport.
- Jolly Harbour: Marina village of villas and mid-range resorts on the west coast's sunset beaches.
- English Harbour and Falmouth: The yachting south, with Nelson's Dockyard, boutique inns and Shirley Heights.
- Long Bay and the east: Reef-protected Atlantic beaches with several all-inclusives.
- St. John's: The capital and cruise port, with guesthouses, markets and the Redcliffe Quay shops.
What to do in Antigua
- Sunday afternoon steel band and barbecue at Shirley Heights
- Walk the restored Georgian Nelson's Dockyard
- Stand in the shallows at Stingray City Antigua
- Day trip to the pink-sand beaches of Barbuda
- Watch the Atlantic pound Devil's Bridge
- A different beach every day, from Half Moon Bay to Ffryes
Good to know
| Airports | V. C. Bird International (ANU) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Antigua |
| Kind of trip | island, beach, romantic, family, history |
Questions about Antigua
When is the best time to visit Antigua?
December, January, February, March, April and May. September, October: Peak hurricane season and the wettest weeks of the year.
Do US citizens need a passport for Antigua?
Yes. Antigua is in Antigua and Barbuda; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Antigua on the ground?
Antigua is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.