RESORT INFORMATION - ANTIGUA

Very famous cricketing Island. Home to The legendary Sir Vivien Richards and the stadium named after him. The ground was the scene for Brian Lara’s World Record Test score of 400 last time England visited.
Very laid-back, it has beaches galore, safe waters and a nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. Horatio Nelson's fully restored dockyard makes for a great day out, as does the capital St John's with its lively market and duty-free shops. Take to the sea on a hired boat and explore Barbuda, approx 30 miles north. For panoramic views, climb Boggy Peak, the highest point on Antigua. Nightlife is low-key - relax in one of the many restaurants or bars, although some of the hotels boast casinos if you want to test your luck.

Getting there

Flight Details - You fly direct to Antigua from Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic. Local airport departure tax is currently EC$50 (approx £13) per person over 11 years and payable in local currency or US dollars (US$20).
Flight Time - Approx 8 hours 40 min.
Time Difference - GMT -4 hours.
Language - English.
Currency - Eastern Caribbean Dollar EC$.

Star attractions

• 365 Beautiful Beaches
• Heritage-Filled Nelson's Dockyard
• English Harbour with Restaurants
• Barbuda, Antigua's Little Sister
• Golf at Jolly Harbour

Local Costs

Small beer - £1.00
Can of coke - £1.00
Loaf of bread - £0.50
Bottle of wine - £5.80
The above are approx local supermarket costs.

Best Beaches

Half Moon Bay on the east coast is recommended, as is Darkwood Beach for snorkelling and beachcombing. At Long Bay, there are coral reefs in water so shallow you can walk out to them!

Sailing and Water Sports

Book a catamaran trip and sail around the island. Dutchman's Bay is great for windsurfing or head to Jabberwock Beach at St John's, one of the first beaches to introduce the sport of kite surfing.