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Antigua holidays

At a glance

Antiguan beach
Antiguan beach

With a beach for every day of the year, this colourful island is known as the Gateway to the Caribbean, blending stunning beaches with sunny skies, coral reefs with historic heritage sites and lively nights with laid-back bars and restaurants. A gem of an island, Antigua is a gateway to a fabulous holiday.

Antigua and its small sister island, Barbuda, nestle among lots of small islands in the Caribbean Sea.

Free Kids

 

You can take your first child on holiday with us free of charge. If a Free Child Place is available on the holiday you choose, it’s yours – and your discount will be shown on the breakdown of your holiday price. Free Kids are generally found on holidays departing outside of 12 weeks.

 

We offer hundreds of Free Child Places on selected holidays and dates, but they won’t hang around forever! Book early to secure your Free Child Place and make fantastic savings online.

Best for Families

These accommodations are family-friendly, offering entertainment and facilities for both kids and grown-ups.

 

Some may feature their own kids’ club, crèche, kids’ dens, or sports and activities for families to enjoy together.

Best for Adults

These accommodations provide a holiday experience geared toward grown-ups. They’re best suited to couples, single travellers and groups of friends.

 

Although we can’t guarantee they will be child-free, these accommodations are more suited to those travelling without children.

All Inclusive

Our All Inclusive holidays cover all your essentials, so you can relax knowing that everything is already paid for while you’re on holiday with the UK’s ‘Best All Inclusive Tour Operator’.

What’s included?

  • Unlimited local alcoholic drinks
  • All meals and snacks
  • Unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee
  • Ice cream for the kids in many hotels
  • Sports and watersports facilities in most hotels
  • Daytime and evening entertainment and activities

Premier

An exclusive selection of quality four and five star hotels, our Premier range offers superior standards of comfort, service and dining, with luxurious facilities and fantastic extras. In-flight and in-resort benefits vary across our Premier Family, Premier Luxury and Falcon Premier holidays.

 

Benefits may include:

  • Free in-flight meal and reserved seating on First Choice Airways flights
  • Increased baggage allowance (up to 23kg per person)
  • Free day before check-in at London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham Airports
  • Priority airport transfers to your resort or return private taxi transfers
  • Premier Reps providing outstanding customer service and assistance
  • Complimentary children's’ pack with Premier Families

Close to the Beach

Choose one of these accommodations to ensure you are within 300 metres of the beach (1km for villas).

Central Location

These accommodations are guaranteed to be less than 200 metres from the centre of your resort, close to bars and restaurants.

Things to do

Antigua

Memorable moment...

From Shirley Heights, admire panoramic views over historic English Harbour, where luxury yachts now moor in the same place Nelson's warships once lay at anchor.

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Things to do

Explore this wonderful island by sea, then moor your boat in world-famous English Harbour. Tour Nelson's Dockyard and enjoy a luxury catamaran cruise. Snorkel among coral in turquoise waters and discover the rising mast of the Andes, shipwrecked 100 years ago. Admire the views from Boggy Peak, which stretch out to the islands of Guadeloupe and St. Kitts, and wander the streets of Antigua's capital, St John's.

Excursions:
* Kokomo Cat Catamaran - Approx. £64
* Estate Safari Jeep Tour - Approx. £43
Please speak to your Representative in resort for a wider choice of excursions, including flights to neighbouring islands and helicopter rides.
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Beaches

Offering 365 beautiful beaches, enjoy the seclusion of Long Bay, the liveliness of Dickenson Bay and the surf at Galley Bay. It's not hard to find your own wonderful stretch of powder-soft sand.

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Explore your destination

Treasure Island Cruise
Sail around Antigua's beautiful shoreline and out to the uninhabited Green Island, just off the east coast. Here, you'll be able to snorkel with amazing marine life and may even spot the hawksbill turtle, before you enjoy a Caribbean feast.
Prices from approx. £53pp (adult); £26pp (child)

Montserrat Volcano Helicopter Tour
This is the best (and only!) way to see this 3,000ft active volcano, which regularly throws ash and smoke into the air. You'll also be able to see Plymouth, the former capital of the area, some of which is buried in over 40ft of ash.
Prices from approx. £116pp (adult/ child)

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Food and drink

Antigua's cuisine blends French, English, Italian and Indian flavours with traditional Caribbean fare. Seafood is the local speciality, served fresh it is absolutely delicious; try it 'blackened' with plenty of hot spices, followed by cooling black pineapple, Antigua's unique fruit.

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Evening Flavour

Most nightlife centres around hotels, with live music, reggae bands and low-key entertainment. Night cruises are also available.

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Shopping

Whether shopping for local souvenirs or duty-free bargains, Antigua provides a variety of boutiques and craft shops. Customary gifts include Antiguan rum, batik textiles, local folk pottery and jewellery.

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Media

Fact File

Local weather

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Information

Language: English. Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar. Tourist Office: 15 Thayer Street, London W1U 3JT. Tel: 020 7486 7073. Fax: 020 7486 1466. www.antigua-barbuda.com

For essential information on visas, departure, vaccinations and other issues please click on 'info' at the top of the page.

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Travel money

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

You can get commission-free foreign exchange on currency notes and travellers cheques at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

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Useful phrases

Hello Hola
Goodbye Adios
Please Por favor
Thank you Gracias

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