Antigua boasts one of the finest comfortable climates in the West Indies. Average temperatures range year round between 80Ā°F/26Ā°C (in February) to 85Ā°F/28Ā°C (in August). The island of Antigua is a treasure trove of the finest palm-fringed beaches and spectacular natural beauty and is also renowned for it’s water sports.

Antigua’s historical attractions include Nelson’s Dockyard, where the great admiral sheltered his warships in the late 18th century while St John’s is the vibrant capital and home to a number of fine colonial buildings and a colourful market. The island is laden with a colonial atmosphere, from the old stone windmills of long-abandoned sugar plantations to the renovated naval base.

Prime beach spots include Dickenson and Runaway beaches, Half Moon Bay, Galleon Beach, Deep Bay, Hawksbill Beach, Darkwood Beach and secluded Pigeon Beach.

Other interesting places include the coral-encrusted wreck of the Andes which lies in the middle of Deep Bay, Falmouth Harbour, Indian Town, one of Antigua’s national parks, Great Bird Island which is an excursion from Dickenson Bay and Fig Tree Drive, a scenic route.

Hit the nature trail and hike the well-tended footpath up the hill from English Harbour to Shirley Heights, where a dramatic panoramic view will reward you. Shirley Heights is the place to be on a Sunday afternoon for the ultimate live steel and reggae band experience.

Antigua is best visited in the cool, dry months of mid-December to mid-April, the peak tourist season.

But for Antigua holiday fun at its best, travel during Carnival, the biggest annual festival on the island, between the first Monday and Tuesday of August.

Although the official currency is the East Caribbean dollar, the US dollar is widely accepted. Antigua has retained strong links to British traditions as well as having English as its official language with a delightful Antiguan dialect..

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