Antigua - Places to Go, Things to Do

Are you looking to have a thrilling holiday this year?numerous places to eat delicious food of all kinds and
Well, head off to Antigua! Antigua is the largest ofmake the best of duty-free shopping. Not only this,
the Leeward Islands. It is closely linked to Britain andthere are terrific bars and restaurants including
has 365 beautiful beaches.Café Napoleon, Pizzas in Paradise, and
With a rich culture and heritage, Antigua has a lot toC&C Wine Bar to hang out and eat in.
offer to its visitors. Known for the best hotels in theNevertheless, the beautiful beaches of Antigua
world, your trip to Antigua will surely be memorableremain the centre of attention for most tourists.
as well as full of activities. The calypso bands, music,Most of them are on the west coast and all of them
overwhelming sights, and astounding sunsets all makeare open for tourists. Each beach has something
a perfect package for you to cherish on youridiosyncratic about it. For this reason, the most
Antigua holiday. Antigua is brimming with resorts andinteresting aspect is to explore various beaches and
restaurants at every spot, and offers terrific nightlife.unveil the uniqueness of each. On the northwest
The island of Antigua is a wonderful amalgamation ofcoast lies Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay. Both
coral, limestone, and volcanic rock. For this reason,these bays are fully developed with wonderful resort
you find rainforests and scenic mountain ranges, asbeaches. Fort James, and Deep Bay are the closest
well as crystal waters here. Its sister island Barbudato the capital of the island. During winter, people like
augments its importance even more.to visit Galley Bay for surfing. In addition, beaches at
At the top of the 'must-see' list should be the EnglishHawksbill are extraordinary.
Harbour National Park area. It encompasses Nelson'sOn the southwest and south coast of the island of
Dockyard and Shirley Heights. These are fabulousAntigua are found beaches that are not very
spots of the island's history.developed because of the hilly area. Here spectacular
On Sundays specifically, go to Shirley Heights for abeaches, including Fryes Bay and Darkwood Beach,
great time. You can contact Safari companies to visitare located. Rendezvous Bay, and Doigs Beach
the veiled ruins and quaint villages of the island'sparticularly, are not very crowded.
striking interior. However, if you want to drive byIf you seek to visit a beach for relaxation purpose
yourself, do remember to go by rainforest trail calledalone, the ideal one is Pigeon Point. You must also
Fig Tree Drive, Betty's Hope. You can also take avisit Halfmoon Bay, the national park, on the east
day trip to Barbuda from Antigua, and enjoy twincoast, the southeast side. Two of the best places to
trips.go with family are the national park and Long Bay,
At the island's capital St. John's, you will havewhich are the perfect beaches for families.