Antigua boasts that it has a beach for every day of the year. This may or may not be true, but there are plenty of desirable beaches for every type of beachgoer. Highlights include Half Moon Bay on the island's southern coast which is frequently regarded as the most beautiful option. Although it is popular with windsurfers, it does not attract as many people as other beaches. There is also a reef close to shore, which makes it ideal for snorkeling. Long Bay and Hawksbill Beaches are also excellent snorkeling locations.

Dickenson Bay in the north and Pigeon Point Beach in the south are popular with families because they provide calmer water, facilities, and food options. Both are popular, especially when cruise ships dock, but Dickenson, with its watersports, restaurants, and hotels, can become beach central. Many yacht clubs will aid you in regulating the sea waves. If you want pristine white sands all to yourself, Runaway Bay, Ffrye's Bay, and Johnson's Point are better bets.

What a lovely experience it is to stroll along the pristine shores of the Caribbean Sea and stare at the stars while enjoying cool refreshments from local bartenders! The views from the highest peaks of the islands are so compelling that you will want to return more than once

Rum is an important part of Antigua's culture and has a long history here. Nothing beats this Caribbean specialty, and if you visit Antigua, you'll be offered it by the bucketload! The variety and flavors of rum in Antigua are an exciting mix, but they are generally fruity and spiced. Antigua has its own distillery, which offers tours with complimentary rum. They're regarded as an excellent way to learn more about Antigua's rum culture and sample some of the local delicacies.

When you taste the rum on offer in the Caribbean, particularly in Antigua, you'll understand why the Royal Navy has such a strong connection to this beverage. The rum on offer in Antigua is unlike any other in the world: it is cheap, spicy, and truly delicious. In the local bars, you'll find plenty of Cavalier, English Harbour, and Mount Gay. Although not all of these are Antiguan rums, you should try them to get a sense of the different flavors available.

Cavalier is the most well-known Antiguan rum, and it is relatively inexpensive in comparison to other parts of the world. It's similar to Mount Gay, but with a slightly lighter flavor and a clearer finish. Unlike some of the darker Caribbean rums, Cavalier is amber or clear in color and has a lighter, more delicately spiced texture. It's ideal for those who are new to rum.

You can try a variety of excellent rums at Papazouk Restaurant, but you can also enjoy rum-based drinks and cocktails at most restaurants on the island, or from the comfort of your hotel's sun lounger.

The waters around Antigua are teeming with marine life, none more impressive than the southern stingray, which can grow to be 1.5m wide. Stingray City, a patch of shallow water a short boat ride from the mainland, is a great place to get up close and personal with the rays. It is home to a number of stingrays that are still wild but have become accustomed to human contact.

When you arrive and your boat is moored, you'll be met by the friendliest southern stingrays, who will greet you with the comfortable familiarity of old friends. Whether you choose to stand or swim, you will have the rare chance to touch, feed, and play with stingrays while learning about these beautiful and mesmerizing species. They're at ease gliding up to you in the water, and you may feed them shrimp from your hand.

Gentle touching and contact with the stingray's body are permitted (even a kiss is acceptable), but do not touch the barbed tail. Manhandling a ray may cause it to go into defense mode. While stings from the barbed tail are uncommon, they can be extremely painful. Another safety suggestion is to shuffle your feet as you walk across the sand; this will prevent a person from stepping on a resting stingray and being injured by the startled creature.

Antigua, like the rest of the Caribbean islands, is located in the tropics. This means that Antigua experiences hot weather all year, with temperatures rarely falling below 25 degrees Celsius. The island's climate is classified as tropical-marine, which means that Antigua has distinct wet and dry seasons.

Every year, the wet season begins in June and ends in November across the Caribbean. The season is distinguished by a slight increase in rainfall and, on rare occasions, tropical storms. It's understandable that you're concerned about visiting Antigua during the rainy season, but the chances of getting caught in bad weather are extremely low. In fact, if you plan a two-week vacation to Antigua, you might only see rain once.

The dry season lasts from December to May, which corresponds to the winter and spring months. During this season, the weather is always exceptionally pleasant, and the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea are even calmer.

In terms of weather, there isn't a bad time to visit Antigua. However, if you want to get a tan on one of the 365 beaches, the dry season, which runs from December to May, is your best bet - though the beaches may be a little more crowded than usual.

Antigua has some of the best Caribbean accommodations. Known for its intimate facilities, a stay in the little paradise never feels overwhelming and is genuinely an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

There is a wide range of accommodation available, including hotels, villas, condos, studios and apartments, as well as hostels and guest rooms. There are small and large hotels, all-inclusive and family-friendly resorts, boutique hotels, and condos in the hotel sector. Beachfront, waterfront, ocean view, city and garden views, whatever type of property you want to stay at in Antigua, you'll find it here. If you prefer self-catering, there is a wide range of houses for rent, villa rentals, apartments, and cottages available. The properties range from shared hostel rooms to some of the most beautiful luxury villas in the Caribbean.

Many all-inclusive hotels also have outdoor garden baths, relaxing spas, amazing dining, family-friendly services, cliffside plunge and infinity pools with breathtaking views. Whether your preference is luxury, family-friendly, or romantic, Antigua and Barbuda has the ideal resort for you.

The mix of cultures and nationalities that make up Antigua and Barbuda gives it a distinct flavor. It is simple to meet locals at events and festivals. The Caribbean people will enchant you with their hospitality and service.

Warm and friendly people are waiting for you with a big smile and willing to help you find your first steps on the island. Because of their difficult past, their character has hardened but they are ready for pleasant conversations with visitors. They will show you the vast expanses of the tropics, amazing recipes of local cuisine, tell you how to live under any authority, teach you diving and surfing, and teach you everything you need to know about survival in the wild. You will take away a lot of genuine, warm feelings after communicating with them. After all, the islanders are Antigua and Barbuda residents who are intimately familiar with the beauty and horror that exist on the Caribbean Sea's rim.

Antiguan cuisine reflects the island’s rich cultural heritage. Fresh spiny lobster, conch, oysters, and red snapper meals encompass all of the flavors of the Caribbean, and seafood aficionados will enjoy the many raw bars that dot the island's shoreline.

A favorite “sweet n’ salty” entree is a delectable dish known as duccana, a savory mixture of grated sweet potato, pumpkin puree, coconut, cornmeal, sugar and spices which are steamed in banana leaves and served as an accompaniment to a tomato-based salt fish stew.

The specialty dish of Antiguan cuisine is known simply as: goat water. Don’t be steered away by the name -- this native dish is mouth-watering. A spicy stew seasoned with hot peppers, cloves and cinnamon, it is known to have people coming back for more. Most every restaurant or roadside stand serving goat water prides itself on their own special recipe. The stews vary, but all are invariably hearty and full of flavor. And, as it is a local staple, is always reasonably priced.

Last, but certainly not least, Antiguans are especially proud of their national dish, known as 'fungi and pepperpot', a thick vegetable stew made with yam, squash, okra, eggplant, dasheen leaves, plantains, and pumpkin, served with salted meat and fried cornmeal dumplings.

Nights in Antigua are filled with traditional Caribbean touches, such as rum cocktails and reggae music provided by local DJs. Many of the bars on the island also serve as restaurants throughout the day, so you may start with dinner and then move toward the bar. There are also many places tucked along the coast, making it easy to get from the beach to the bar on your Caribbean vacation. The atmospheres at beach bars and bar-restaurant combos are frequently laid-back, but there are dance clubs as well, so enjoying vibrant nights out on any affordable holiday to Antigua will be easy.

There are fun nights out to be had in the more developed areas and around English Harbour, where tourists and locals looking for a good time tend to congregate. Every Sunday, Shirley Heights is the epicenter of Antigua nightlife. The lookout here hosts an evening party with an enthusiastic crowd and plenty of Caribbean-influenced music. It's one of the most famous events on the island and something you should definitely see at least once.

Booking a sightseeing tour is one of the best things to do in Antigua and Barbuda to become acquainted with the island's beauty. In Antigua, there is a wide variety of tours to suit all tastes. The Round Island Tour, for example, will take you across Antigua to Nelson's Dockyard National Park, which was named after Admiral Horatio Nelson. Clarence House, Shirley Heights, and some of Antigua's most well-known sailing and yachting events are all worth a visit.

You can take a tour of Fort James. The British built this amazing fortification system in 1706 to protect against a French invasion. The unique tour allows you to ride around in a Segway, a fun two-wheel motorized bike that is significantly easier than walking!

You may also visit Antigua's donkey sanctuary, which is home to more than 150 donkeys and is run by the Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society. If you enjoy animals and want to spend a day away from the beach, this is the place to visit. All visitors are welcome at the refuge, where they can pet, brush, play, and spend time with the donkeys. Visitors are also permitted to take photographs with the donkeys.

Then, take in the splendor of St. John's, the capital city. A three-hour sightseeing trip with a native guide will introduce you to Antigua's many prominent attractions. Heritage Quay, the town center, and a vegetable market are all worth seeing. Go shopping for fresh local goods and a unique keepsake.

Are you looking for an exciting adrenaline rush? The Zipline is one of the coolest reasons to visit Antigua and Barbuda! Take one of the island's air-conditioned taxis from St Johns to the Antigua Rainforest, which is about 40 minutes away. When you arrive, an experienced guide will walk you through every step of the process.

To get to the forest, you must first cross a lengthy suspension bridge that spans a deep gorge, which is the first test of your nerves! Then, while hung high above the ground, buckle into your harness and glide over breathtaking gorges, lush tropical woods, and sparkling rivers. Navigate the ziplines. They range in length from 16 metres for novices to a whopping 100 metres for expert pilots. It also has ropes courses, suspension bridges, and an 11-meter vertical drop for the courageous!

Learn everything you can during this eco-tour and let go of your inhibitions as you zip across lines up to 328 feet long, marveling at the surrounding fauna and flora and having the time of your life. If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the island, this is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill and a unique, exciting activity.