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Antigua Roadmap & Guide
Our Skyview Guides provide the island visitor with a detailed, pocket sized holiday/vacation guide and road map. On your arrival to the Island, through your hire car company or accommodation provider please ask for your complimentary copy. The guides can also be bought online through our store. Use our map tools in the menu directly above to actually explore the Island in much more detail; start with our Map Viewer.
Getting About
When in Antigua, one normally gets around in a hire car or taxi; see our Transport options in our Getting About Page.
Accommodation
We have visited many resorts, hotels and small inns to provide you with a full resource to help you create an individual holiday. Please do not be afraid to contact proprietors directly or through the links to their own web pages. We are sure that through your own exploration you will find the perfect place to get away from the stress of day to day living.
Shopping & Services
Antigua is known for having great Duty Free shopping in the capital St. John's with all the leading brand names in clothing, perfumes and watches. You can also pick up crafts, local unique handiwork and the obligatory t-shirt!
Activities - What's There To Do?
Although Antigua has earned a great reputation as a classic Caribbean holiday with its 365 white sand beaches, comfortable hotels, great watersports, there's even more fun to be had! Antigua's activities include rainforest canopy tours, diving, offroad tours as well as its fascinating and central place in recent Caribbean history through visits to the National Parks such as at English Harbour & Nelson's Dockyard. |
Useful Information
All Caribbean islands have something unique about them that the traveller should be aware of before leaving home. Our Useful Information page gives an insight into this type of info.
How to get Here
There are many options to getting to and from Antigua. Visit our How to get Here pages for the options and use our Travelocity© Partner link to book your flight!
Island History
We have compiled a short synopsis of the History of Antigua on our History Page (well worth a read, by the way).
Sightseeing
There's lots to do in the Caribbean. Antigua in particular has gained an unparalleled reputation for its crystal clear waters and beautiful beaches. It's got more to offer, so please visit our Water World and National Parks page where we have compiled information on places of interest to help you explore opportunities even before you get to the Island.
Dining & Entertainment
When you've had enough of the beach, or you have strecthed yourself to the limit with the multitude of activities in Antigua, then what better than food and some nightlife? Check out our Dining & Entertainment Pages.
Calendar of Events
Antigua has a lively calendar of events, full of all sorts of activities from the famous traditional boat races to music festivals, food festivals, parades and fashion shows.
Altogether, Antigua is a real find for those wanting something a little out of the way but with enough to do to make for a really relaxing holiday.
Recommended Links & Further Reading
Visit our Recommended Links page for further country specific on-line information. Also, we come across publications from time to time that may be of benefit for further reading, when available these publications are available through Amazon on the links below. |
