Antigua | Barbuda Island Travel
Antigua | Barbuda Overview
Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands that form a country that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico, off the coast of South America. The climate is tropical marine with little seasonal temperature variation. The islands experience hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October), and periodic droughts so, avoid this month if planning a vacation in these tropical islands.
Antigua | Barbuda Main Attractions
Antiguans claim to have a different beach for every day of the year and their islandís many beautiful soft, sandy beaches and coves certainly constitute its main attraction. The most popular resorts have hotels located either on beaches or close by, many of them taking their names from the beaches. However, for the more energetic, there is plenty to see and do away from the beaches. The island is rich in colorful bird and insect life; offshore, beneath the waters of the Caribbean, are splendid tropical fish and coral and there are several sites of historic interest.
The country of Antigua and Barbuda celebrates many national events with significance to the popularity of the island. The national Carnival held each August commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British West Indies, although on some islands, Carnival may celebrate the coming of Lent. It is one of the national events in Antigua and Barbuda. Its festive pageants, shows, contests and other activities are a major tourist attraction.
Antigua | Barbuda Activities
Been under the British colonies, the country have inherit the energy and excitement of most sports of the British. The national sport in the island is cricket, a predominantly part of the British culture. Association football is also a very popular sport. Antigua does have a national football team. Athletics is also a popular sport in the island. Tourists never want to miss this display of how much the Antiguans are energetic.
Antigua | Barbuda Accommodation & Dining
There are many hotels in Antigua and Barbuda so finding one should not cause too much of a hassle. Known worldwide for providing discern travelers with world class service and distinguished amenities with suites and villas, the resorts and hotels offer many services and activities for its guests such as sun floats, snorkeling, and sail boating. It also offers convenient vacation packages for travelers. The national dish is fungie and pepper pot. Fungie is a dish very similar to the Italian Polenta being made mainly of cornmeal. Other local dishes include ducana, seasoned rice, salt fish and lobster (from Barbuda). Local confectionaries include sugarcake, fudge, raspberry and tamarind stew, and peanut brittle.
Antigua | Barbuda Shopping & Nightlife
Casinos are famous in the capital of Antigua and Barbuda. King Casino is one of the famous casinos in the country. The casino is fully equipped of different facilities from table games to slot machines. King Casino is located on the waterís edge at Heritage Quay, the heart of duty free shopping in Antigua and Barbados. Enjoy nightlife and shop all you want in just one area in the country.
Getting To & Around Antigua | Barbuda
V.C. Bird International, located in north eastern Antigua on the outskirts of St John's, is the country's main international airport. The airport serves flights into the United States, Canada, Europe and other Caribbean islands. Many excursionists come in via cruise ships and enjoy their day in Antigua. Many cruise lines also travel to Antigua.
