Antigua

Once Great Britain's most important Caribbean base, Antigua and Barbuda today claim to have "a beach for every day of the year." The centrally located islands are also host to "Sailing Week," one of the world's great annual maritime events.

Antigua has 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. And the dependably superb climate makes is all the easier to enjoy them. There's history here too: distinctive circular sugar mills dot this tropical landscape, a reminder of the island's rich British colonial heritage.

Cosmopolitan and comfortable, Antigua boasts some of the finest resorts in the Caribbean. Take an island tour and keep your camera ready for the distinctive, circular sugar mills which dot the landscape, a reminder of the island's rich British heritage. A must see is Nelson's Dockyard, once a strategic base for the British navy during Napoleon's time, and now a bustling harbour which welcomes ocean going yachts, especially during the famous annual Sailing Week Regatta, held in late April or early May each year. Ashore, two 18 hole golf courses and five casinos are sure to appeal to the “golf 'n' gamble” set!

Travellers will appreciate cosmopolitan Antigua's high standard of living, not to mention the upscale shopping and world-class dining, including excellent Creole cuisine. In addition to the aquatic activities that take place near the spectacular beaches, Antigua hosts the International Sailing Week Regatta in the Spring.