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 There are 365 beaches on Antigua, one for each day of the year. The great majority rest inside the calm, protected waters of the island's Caribbean side. All are open to the public, and
so the challenge posed to a visitor is not how to gain access to the best of them but simply how to locate the beach that suits one's taste. Exploring
on your own is the best way to do this, although
it is wise to bring a companion along to particularly isolated locations. Antiguans are understandably reluctant to divulge their own favorites, so here are a number of good starters.
Be sure to acquire specific directions before you go.
Antigua is one of the Leeward Islands set in the Caribbean Sea. We believe it is the most perfect holiday destination in the world.
 A small Island of just 108 square miles, it is home to just over 60,000 of the friendliest people in the world. Perfect year round temperatures ranging from an average low of 76 degrees Fahrenheit (21 Celsius) to average highs of 85 degrees Fahrenheit (30 Celsius), with gentle cooling trade winds and only very, very little rain, create the perfect climate for the idyllic vacation.
Antigua is probably the most easily accessible Island in the Leewards, with a huge number of direct air connections to Europe and North America. 
Northwest Coast:
Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay, located along the island's developed northwestern coast, are the places to go for those who want the fully-loaded resort beach experience. The beaches most convenient to St. John's are Fort James, a locally-popular public beach, and Deep Bay. Galley Bay attracts surfers during the winter months and a joggers during the evening. The series of four crescent beaches at Hawksbill are also highly regarded, one of which is nudist.
Southwest and South Coast:
The beaches of the hilly southwest corner of Antigua are generally less developed than those around St. John's further north. On the road that winds along this coast are Fryes Bay, Darkwood Beach, and the beaches around Johnsons Point. Rendezvous Bay and especially Doigs Beach, both located on the central southern coast at Rendezvous Bay, are especially quiet beaches worth the rough travel necessary to reach them. Pigeon Point, near English Harbour Town, is a convenient balm after a day at Nelson's Dockyard.
East Coast:
On the southeast corner of the island is Half Moon Bay, now a National Park and a good choice for a family outing. Long Bay, on the easternmost point of the island, is another good choice for families, as it is completely protected by its reef.
Travel:
Several airlines service Antigua directly from London, Toronto, New York, Charlotte and Miami. There are many connecting flights throughout Europe, North America, South America and other Caribbean islands. A sample of airlines servicing Antigua are: Air Canada, American Airlines, Continental, British Airways, Delta, US Airways, Virgin Atlantic and LIAT. We encourage you to visit www.ytbtravel.com/jhrtravel for competitive airfares.
Currency:
Antigua uses Eastern Caribbean Currency.
The exchange rate is US$1 = EC$2.70.
US currency is widely accepted
Cultural Activities:
Sample 2009 Antigua & Barbuda Activities Calendar |
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January
February
Int’l Cricket 2nd Test Match
March
April
Classic Yacht Regatta
Antigua Sailing Week
May
Antigua Tennis Week
Barbuda’s CARIBANA
Antigua & Barbuda Sports Fishing Tourney June
Antigua & Barbuda Int’l Music Festival
Calypso Spektakula |
July
Int’l Police Cricket Festival
Carnival
August
Carnival
September
Beach Volleyball Tournament
October
Antigua Open Bridge Tourney
World Gospel Festival
November
Independence Day Celebrations
‘Moods of Pan’ Steelband Program December
Charter Yacht Show (Industry Show) |
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