Antigua holidays

With a different beach for every day of the year, this idyllic island lies low in the warm turquoise sea. Known as 'the gateway to the Caribbean', rain clouds pass by, leaving these tropical shores to bask in glorious sunshine. With beautiful coral reefs and endless stretches of soft white sand, this colourful island is rich in culture, heritage and maritime history. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Antigua

Holidays in Antigua offer these great activities:

Tour Nelson's dockyard and enjoy a luxury catamaran cruise
Snorkel among coral and discover the rising mast of the 'Andes' wreck
Admire the views from Boggy Peak
Wander the streets of Antigua's capital, St John's
Bask in the sun on one of Antigua's many beautiful beaches

Fact file for holidays to Antigua

Antigua weather
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Jan	29°C	8hrs	6.5cm
Feb	29°C	8hrs	4.2cm
Mar	29°C	9hrs	3.5cm
Apr	30°C	8hrs	7.5cm
Oct	31°C	7hrs	11.3cm
Nov	30°C	8hrs	11.8cm
Dec	29°C	8hrs	9.3cm

Flight info

When flying with First Choice Airways to Antigua, you can now sit back, unwind and enjoy our exciting new service.

Star Class

Fantastic 33" legroom*
Leather seats for improved comfort
Personal seat back 7" widescreen TV
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary pampering pack

Star Class Premier

Amazing 36" legroom*
Air-filled leather seats with winged head support
9" widescreen seat back TV
Entertainment on demand - ability to stop, start and rewind programmes
30 channels with video and games on demand
Priority check-in and boarding
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary drinks
Sparkling cocktail before take-off
Complimentary pampering pack
Mood cabin lighting

* Legroom measurements refer to seat pitch

Watch the Star Class video

Fly from	Flight time approx: 9hrs 15mins
London Gatwick

Travel money

Currency: East Caribbean Dollar

A commission-free foreign exchange service is available at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required.

Departure Tax:For departures before 01 Nov 2008 the compulsory overseas departure tax (approx. £10 per person) will be added at the time of booking (including children 2 years and over). For departures on or after 01 Nov 2008 this charge of 50EC$ (approx.£10) will be payable locally by customers in local currency.

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2008. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.