Half Moon Bay, located at Antigua's southeastern tip, is surrounded by one of the Caribbean's best beaches. Surfers' Beach, Dunes Beach, Venice Beach, and Francis Beach are all part of the Half Moon Bay coastline, which stretches for several miles along a sandy coast. Protected by a reef, this idyllic bay of fine white sand and azure sea, backed by natural foliage offers excellent snorkeling on calm days.

The most popular activities on these beaches are sightseeing and nature appreciation, and tourists should keep in mind that the weather is frequently cold and windy, even during the summer, when thick fog frequently obscures the sun. The best months for sunbathing and wading are from September to early November, but the Pacific Ocean in Half Moon Bay is too cold to enter without a wetsuit, and the riptides can cause danger to you. The water here flows very fast and the tides are very strong so this is not a good place for swimming.

• Ideal for: Snorkeling & sightseeing
• Recommended hotels: Admiral's Inn and Gunpowder Suites & Residences at Nonsuch Bay Antigua
• Location: Half Moon Bay, Freetown, Antigua and Barbuda

Located in the North Sound area of Grand Cayman, Stingray is one of the most popular shallow water snorkeling spots in Antigua and one of Grand Cayman's top tourist attractions. Travelers claim it's a tourist trap — but probably a tourist trap worth it. It is a shallow pool with a sandy bottom amid a tropical reef, where hundreds of friendly southern stingrays glide through the crystal-clear waters waiting to be fed by visitors. If you're afraid of stingrays, this exciting face-to-face trip should help you overcome your concerns. Wading among friendly stingrays that swarm near the sandy shore allows aquatic enthusiasts to interact with marine life.

During the tours, you will get the opportunity to swim with, feed, and photograph these friendly rays. Previous guests have raved about how much fun it is to get so close to the animals, and they insist that it is very safe as long as you follow the instructors' guidelines. Stingray City can also be explored via snorkeling, scuba diving, or a glass-bottom boat. A tour can be booked through Stingray City, which includes free shuttle services from nearby resorts.

• Ideal for: Playing with stingy & sightseeing
• Recommended hotel: The Locale Hotel Grand Cayman
• Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Antigua and Barbuda
  

Those who visit Barbuda's 17 Mile Beach will almost certainly never witness a more beautiful stretch of coastline. This magnificent stretch of pink-tinged sand, lapped by pale azure waves, divides the Barbuda lagoon from the Caribbean Sea and impresses even the most jaded of beach enthusiasts. Walking along these beautiful beaches is one of the most popular activities to do in Barbuda. The sand here is as smooth as flour, s its remote location, you can stroll for kilometers without feeling sore feet.

You may reach the beach by boat or if you prefer a bird's-eye view, fly over it in a helicopter. Tours frequently include a delectable lunch on the beach. A visit here can also be combined with a visit to a neighboring frigate bird colony. Both of these places are popular Antigua day outings.

• Ideal for: Sightseeing & water activities
• Recommended hotel: Barbuda Belle Luxury Beach Hotel
• Location: 17-Mile Beach, Antigua and Barbuda

Dickenson Bay, located in Antigua's far northwest, is one of the island's most popular and scenic beaches. You'll find everything you need for a restful – or energizing – day at the beach right here. This mile-long length of pristine white sand is lined by resorts and restaurants, and you can participate in a variety of water sports. The bay is wonderful for swimming because it is protected by an offshore reef, and there are activity booths along the sand where you can hire everything you need for various aquatic activities like jet-skiing, snorkeling, and kayaking. It is also the hub for Antigua's windsurfing scene.

You may hire sun loungers and umbrellas if you just want to sit on the sand and gaze out at the breathtaking blue water. The iconic red phone booth, which is featured in many a tourist's Instagram picture ops, is also located near Dickenson Bay. After a day in the sun, dine on fresh seafood at one of the beachfront restaurants or arrange a soothing massage along the shore.

• Ideal for: Leisure & water activities
• Recommended hotels: Dickenson Bay Cottages & Siboney Beach Club
• Location: Dickenson Bay, St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Darby Cave, formed by limestone dissolution, is one of Barbuda's most fascinating natural features. Darby cave is located three and a half miles northeast of Codrington Village. The 45-minute trek is well worth it to witness this spectacular big sinkhole with vegetation. Local people know this area well and can show you the route which starts at Highland, from Codrington HouseDarby's sinkhole has a diameter of nearly 300 feet and is roughly 70 feet deep.

Under the overhang on one side of the cave, stalactites up to 8 feet long have grown. The lush vegetation blooming inside, in contrast to the dry surrounding undergrowth, resembles a rain forest, with ferns, tall palmetto palms, and dense lianas wrapping around the tree trunks. Among the vegetation, several birds may be seen. Stalagmites have also formed as a result of dripping water under overhang.

• Ideal for: Exploration & Discovery
• Recommended hotel: LambLion Holiday Apartments
• Location: Darby Cave, Freemans Village, Antigua and Barbuda

The Martello Tower, which stands at 17 meters tall, is Barbuda's tallest structure and a prominent landmark. These defensive structures were built by the British all across the British Empire, and this one is claimed to be the oldest of its sort in the Caribbean. The tower is located on the beach at River, a few miles south of the village, and was built by the British in the early 1800s on the site of a previous fort that was probably constructed by the Spanish.

When Hurricane Irma slammed into Barbuda in 2017, demolishing 90% of the island's structures, the tower's strength was put to the test. One of the few remaining structures was the Martello Tower. The modest defensive fort's thick stone walls and gun platform are mainly intact today, and the ruins are attached to the remains of the preceding fort. Although you cannot climb the tower, you can mount the back section and enjoy panoramic views of the seaside.

• Ideal for: Visiting
• Recommended hotel: Curtain Bluff Resort
• Location: H5WC+27G, Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda

St. John's is a port town located in West Indies (Leeward Islands, Caribbean Sea) as well as the capital city of Antigua and Barbuda. It lies on the northwest coast of Antigua and is a resort community and the island’s main port (handling sugar, cotton, foodstuffs, machinery, and lumber). Take a trip around Betty's Hope, the 17th-century ruins of the island's greatest sugar plantation, for a taste of Antigua's past. The lives of the slaves who built it are commemorated in a small museum here.

It's no wonder that shopping is one of the most popular things to do in St. John's, Antigua, given that the city is a frequent cruise ship stop. Both the Heritage and Redcliffe quays have lovely shops to entice cruise passengers, with everything from clothing to hand-crafted souvenirs to tempt shoppers. On Friday and Saturday mornings, the farmers' market (southern St. John's) sells local crafts and fresh produce.

• Ideal for: Relaxing
• Recommended hotels: Jag Boutique Hotel & Best Western Plus St. John's Airport Hotel and Suites
• Location: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda