Amazing Antigua
Antigua, in the Caribbean, is a fantastic place to visit. Once a colony of Great Britain as established by Horatio Nelson, it is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area. The trade winds that blow across the island make it an ideal place to go sailing and windsurfing but there is plenty of shelter to be found on the white, secluded, soft sandy beaches, or under the water where you can explore the glorious coral reefs in all their beauty if you are a keen snorkeller or scuba-diver. Or hop over to Barbuda to check out the fantastic bird sanctuary if you like a bit of bird-spotting.
Antigua is the biggest English-speaking island in the Leeward Islands, yet it’s still just fourteen miles long and eleven wide. Barbuda is about thirty miles north of Antigua and can be accessed easily and regularly by boats captained by locals.
Temperatures range from 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the Winter to 85 in the summer, and sun is almost guaranteed as it has very, very little rainfall. It is windy, though, but that keeps the humidity down.
If you want somewhere warm to relax on a beach this winter, then head to Antigua, preferably in December. If you wait until April, you’ll also be able to witness Sailing Week. Or come in July or August for a carnival!
There are 365 beaches on the island (obviously one for every day of the year) so you’ll never tire of trying them out, though you may well find a favourite very quickly and be happy to spend your holiday there. It can get busy December to March as this is when most people decide to visit there, and you may find getting a table at a restaurant or a place on a tour a bit cut-throat, though businesses try their best to make extra resources available to meet demand.
It’s still off-season in Antigua until late November, so you could head out a bit earlier and beat the crowds. It’s a bit rainier and the trade winds drop off a bit making it seem humid and a bit hot at times, but most venues have air conditioning. Plus, going in off-season can pay dividends in terms of far lower air-fares, whilst the main amenities like the fabulous golf courses and restaurants are still open. Beware and check before you book about details of the hurricane season, which happens off-season.