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Antigua Vacation Packages: Beaches Galore
Antigua is known for its pirate legends and beaches. You could visit one new beach for every day of the year. There’s a stretch of sand for every style and mood: Dickenson Bay’s powder-soft sand for lounging, Half Moon Bay for snorkeling, or clothing-optional Eden in Hawksbill. Explore the island’s English maritime history at Nelson’s Dockyard National Park with its museum, historical ruins, and shops.
Antigua at a Glance
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar ($), though U.S. currency is widely accepted
Tipping Customs: It is customary to tip 15%; though, when service charge of 10% is added, the custom is to add another 5% for good service
Popular Drink: Local fruit juices
Must Eat: Fungie, a local version of polenta
Power Up: A and B (two and three-prong type) 230 V
Language: English
Weather: The forecast is 80 degrees and sunny, with low humidity. June 1 – November 30 is hurricane season.
Best Time to Visit: December – April brings crowds escaping the northern winters, while mid-April to November bring fewer crowds and nice weather.
Top Things to Do in
Antigua
Swim with Stingrays at Stingray City
Feed, pet, and swim with wild Stingrays at Stingray City.
Hike to Shirley Heights
Before exploring Antigua’s maritime history at Nelson’s Dockyard, take a morning hike to Shirley Heights for incredible views.
Browse St. John’s Saturday Morning Market
After exploring Antigua’s duty free shopping at Redcliffe Quay, go to market street, where, every Saturday, local vendors sell everything from crafts to fresh fruit and spices.
Visit the Devil’s Bridge
One of Antigua’s iconic natural formations is the Devil’s Bridge where natural blowholes shoot water into the sky.
Find Your Beach or Ocean Adventure
Whether you’re horseback riding on Runaway Beach, exploring the natural Mangroves of North Sound National Park, or deep sea fishing, there’s an ocean adventure for you.
