Antigua is a Caribbean destination famous for free-flowing crystal waters, exotic resorts and creative people. Overall, Antigua caters for all looking for relaxation, adventure, as well as romance. 

Luxury Resorts in Antigua 

Jumby Bay Island 

This 5-star private island paradise in Antigua offers 40 suites, 14 villas, and 21 private residences with beautiful rooms and sea-view cottages. Here, you can enjoy delicious cuisine, fine cocktails, watersports and land activities, and much more to make your stay memorable. 

Carlisle Bay  

Carlisle Bay is one of the most beautiful beach resorts on the Caribbean Island of Antigua. This five-star resort has 87 large suites, with a direct sea view with a modish Caribbean flair. It offers delicious meals prepared both by local and international chefs and with a stunning view of one of the most beautiful beaches in Antigua and further guarantees its guests a comfortable and memorable time in heaven. 

Hammock Cove Resort & Spa 

Hammock Cove Resort & Spa is a luxurious 5-star adults-only resort in Antigua, offering private villas with plunge pools, fine dining, and personalized service for an unforgettable experience. Nestled close to Devil’s Bridge National Park, Hammock Cove Resort is a luxury and all-inclusive resort.  

Royalton Antigua 

Royalton Antigua, an All-Inclusive five-star Resort, is one of the most luxurious hotels that have 294 beautiful suites, including an overwater bungalow which is perfect for visitors during their tour in Antigua. The facilities offered include 8 restaurants for internationals cuisines, 5 bars, 3 swimming pools and The Royal Spa for relaxation. Family entertainment includes the kids and teens club, whereas recreational sports and fitness include appropriate options for children and adults. 

Blue Waters Resort and Spa 

The Blue Waters Resort and Spa is not only uniquely located at the best place on the island of Antigua but also offers 85 beautiful rooms, villas, and suites. Stylistically, all accommodations offer a modern blend along with an elegant colonial concept touch. Take a leisurely swim in one of the gorgeous pools. Soothe your skin on three private sandy beaches with crystal clear blue waters and white sands. Savor delicious food and cocktails to guarantee fun and entertainment during your stay at the hotel.  
 

Top Beaches in Antigua 

• Dickenson Bay: Located in the northern region of the island, Dickenson Bay is perhaps the most famed attraction because of the white sand and turquoise waters, perfect for swimming and water sports. Other things include the beach bars, restaurants for anyone who wants to spend their day in a relaxed mode. 
• Half Moon Bay: It is a virgin natural beach situated in the Southeast with a semicircle of a beach and clear water. It’s a favorite destination for people who are in search of peace and beauty.  
• Jolly Beach: The white sand expanse at Jolly Beach offers a good area for sunbathing, swimming and partaking in beach activities. The beach has several fun beach bars and food stalls, making the island feel complete. 
• Turner’s Beach: Turner’s Beach is a quiet and sandy beach in the southern part of the Caribbean Island of Antigua. Famous for clear waters and vivid corals, Turner’s Beach is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. 
• Carlisle Bay: Carlisle Bay is a luxury resort located in Antigua, on the sandy shore. Accommodation-wise, it entails large suites, a tranquil Spa and gourmet restaurant meeting relaxation and adventure with breathtaking Tropical Overtones. 

Delicious Food and Cuisine of Antigua 

Food and cuisine are also another colorful part of Antigua’s culture that has been influenced by the three bygone colonies namely African, British and Caribbean. 

• Pepper Pot: The most familiar are pepper pot which is a type of stew and fungie a type of cornmeal.  

• Lobster and conch: Lobster and conch are both local types of seafood, are common in restaurants along the shore.  

• Ducana: You will regret it if you don’t taste Ga’s most popular dish, the “Ducana,” a sweet potato pudding mostly eaten with a certain coated shaped salted fish.  

Top Tourist Sites in Antigua 

• Nelson’s Dockyard: This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a restored 18th-century naval dockyard. Visitors can explore the museum, wander the historic grounds, and learn about Antigua’s maritime past. 
• Shirley Heights: Famous for its panoramic views of the island, Shirley Heights is a must-visit, especially during the Sunday evening parties featuring live music and a vibrant atmosphere. 
• Devil’s Bridge: A natural limestone arch carved by the Atlantic Ocean; Devil’s Bridge is a striking geological formation located on the eastern coast of the island. 
• Stingray city: Starting with Stingray City, Antigua, get strapped for the main event of coming face-to-face with friendly sea creatures. The visitors can go to the water to feed and interact with those friendly animals and understand their activities and the environments they inhabit.  
• Museum of Antigua & Barbuda: You should go to the Museum of Antigua & Barbuda and spend time exploring the history and culture of the islands. Visit relevant displays and collections in the museum that focuses on the American history from pre-Columbian to the present. 

Best Time to Visit Antigua 

December to April: It is recommended that one should travel to Antigua and Barbuda during December to April, which is the dry season as the weather is warm, and sunny. This is the high season for tourists as the weather is perfect with sun, sea, and sand activities, as well as for sightseeing.  

May to November: However, if you do not want a lot of people around, the off-season months of May to November are also excellent. 

Exciting Things to Do in Antigua 

There are numerous fantastic things that tourists can do in Antigua. Here are some top things to do:  

• Shirley Heights: This is a good starting point for a hike to what used to be a former British military observation point offering spectacular view of the English Harbour, plus don’t miss the party at the summit on Sunday evenings with food, music, and dancing plus a barbecue.  
• Dickenson Bay: Sunbathe and swim on the pristine white sand and crystal-clear water on one of the most famous shores in Antigua. This is an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing and water sporting activities.  
• Nelson’s Dockyard: This is an official UNESCO site that seeks to capture Antigua’s maritime heritage in the form of a Nelson’s dockyard which is an 18th-century dock yard re-developed into a tourist attraction area complete with museums, shops, restaurants, and among others.  
• Devil’s Bridge: This place is a beautiful limestone arch formed through the force of the ocean waves that crash against it for ages. It has also become a great spot for photos and for nature trips because of its huge rock formation.  
• Creole Antigua Tours: Ever wanted to go on a boat ride and explore some of Antigua’s secret coves and beaches while snorkeling? If so, this sea adventure is simply right for you. These activities will help one balance between history, adventure, and leisure while in Antigua. 

Romantic Getaways in Antigua 

Antigua is ideal for honeymoon lovers as the island provides some of the best resorts and a beautiful coastline. Here are some top romantic retreats: 

• COCOS Hotel (Antigua): This site is a luxurious 18-plus hotel with fully furnished wooden cottages. The all-inclusive resort has an ocean-front view, private balconies and direct beach access. This is the right place to be at, if you want to order, for instance, romantic dinners and get SPA treatments.  
• Royalton Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort: Rich with overwater bungalow accommodation and a secluded beachfront this all-inclusive resort is perfect for honeymoon loving couple where they can be offered the highest level of comfort, delicious food and outstanding service.  
• Keyonna Beach, Antigua: This is an elegant, small-scale property limited to adults only for couples. Experience directly on the island, rooms with sea views, evening meals in twilight, and leisurely walks on clean and private shores. 
• Hammock Cove Resort & Spa Five-star luxury: Private plunge pool, butler serviced villas where couples will enjoy the romantic atmosphere, the exquisite and tasty food and the beautiful view.  
• Hermitage Bay: Located on a quiet tropical shore, this exclusive and environmentally-friendly hotel comprises airy beachfront suites and tasteful villas on slopes with plunge pools. Organic food can be served to couples who want to take a break from the outside world with the help of exquisite resort services and aroma therapy. 

Antigua Adventure Activities 

Antigua is also famed for adventures which tourists can undertake on the island and engage in adventures that showcase the wonders of the island. Here are some top adventure activities:  

• Adventure Power Boat Tour of Antigua and LA Viscount Island: In this power boat Antigua tour, it takes you up and down the island, to the private beach spots and visit the island of LA Viscount. Have fun snorkeling, swimming, and getting an up-to-close look at wildlife in a high-speed safari.  
• The Xtreme Circumnavigation: Just imagine encircling the entire island at very high speed in a boat, In between, you will visit snorkeling points, attractive beaches, and interesting places like Nelson’s Dockyard and the Devil’s Bridge.  
• TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR: Enjoy this Jet Ski, Zipline, and Off-road car adventure all in one. It is the best method of observing various terrains of Antigua and different species of aquatic animals.  
• Car, Boat, Walk, ANTIGUA: An Amerindian/Carib territory, Antigua presents visitors with bicycle forest rides, boat rides, and trail walks. Cycling is a great way to explore the island and its attractions as well as assure an active rest. 

Festivals and Events in Antigua 

Festivals and events are more often celebrated on the island of Antigua, with a focus on elaborating folklore and heritage starting from seafaring. Here are some of the top festivals: 

• Antigua Carnival: This carnival takes place every year in late July and goes up to early August and lasts for 10 days. People can look forward to entertaining parades, Soca, calypso renditions and lively street festivities.  
• Annual Carnival: An amazing colorful event held on the last two weekends in April and the first weekend in May every year. It includes races, beach parties as well as on-Shore featured activities for the public.  
• Carnival J’ouvert: This is a trade name for the street jump-up, which is a spectacular celebration that takes place in the morning during the Antigua Carnival. People wear paint, mud, and powder and dance in the street to Soca and calypso music during carnival.  
• Classic Yacht Regatta: Organized in April, it is a competition, only for classical and vintage boats. Tourists can witness impressive historical ships and have a party full of races and concerts all along the shores of Antigua. 

Conclusion 

Explore the magic of Antigua with Trekhops that combine idyllic sunbathing on pristine beaches along with live and kicking cultural trails. Get to experience rich and comfortable accommodations, exquisite local meals, various activities, to make your vacation as exciting as it can be.