Hand around in a seashore bar
There are some sensational places to eat and drink on the island: head to Turners Seaside Bar for a toes-in-the-sand feast of curried lobster and complete roasted crimson snapper, whereas Rachel’s Bar, the shiny new joint on the island, will combine up a fiery rum punch. For sundowners, make an appointment for glad hour at Castaways in Jolly Harbour—by day it’s touristy, however the environment is brilliantly buzzy and are available sundown the bars heave with the yacht set.
Exit to sea
With incredible off-shore reefs and bath-warm waters, Antigua & Barbuda is a wonderful place to don a mask and fins and discover the brightly coloured corals. E-book a Sea Escape tour aboard a glass-bottom boat for a day of swimming amongst the reefs, exploring hidden wrecks and consuming rum punch. Head to Inexperienced Island for one of many best spots, Cades Reef, finest for recognizing lobsters, eagle stingrays, and nurse sharks.
Put your finest foot ahead on a hike by means of the rainforest
Antigua is shrouded by lush rainforest and there are countless walks and hikes for these eager to discover on foot. For breathtaking views throughout the island, Monks Hill is a little-known path main previous the stays of the 18th-century Fort George and onto a knoll with jaw-dropping vistas out to sea. Mountaineering the path to Boggy Level can also be effectively well worth the trek, however early risers ought to be a part of the 5am Hike Club for the dawn stroll to see the island at its prettiest.
Get an urge for food for a sundown BBQ & Friday-night barbecue
The imposing fortifications of Shirley Heights are set excessive above English Harbour and named after Common Thomas Shirley, who arrived right here in 1781. However they take pleasure in a peaceable function now: Sundays listed here are legendary and it’s a superb probability for guests to mingle with the locals. From 4:00 p.m. the Lookout Bar hosts reside metal bands and reggae beats. There’s a BBQ and rum bar, and the sundown views throughout English Harbour take some beating. And don’t miss the Fish Fry at English Harbour on Fridays on the Copper & Lumber Store Hotel—it’s finest to understand the restored fantastic thing about the constructing whereas snacking on yummy specialities corresponding to coconut shrimp and conch fritters.
Set sail for Barbuda
Hop on a ship to see Antigua’s sister island of Barbuda—it takes simply 90 minutes by boat (or 20 minutes by airplane). Mendacity 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is dwelling to gorgeous seashores, caves, and unique birds. Go to the Frigate Hen Sanctuary to see the lagoon and nesting grounds—it’s the second largest on the earth after the Galapagos. Then head again to the seashore to discover the caves and relaxation amidst swaying palms and crystal-clear shores.
Have a good time on an island that’s filled with occasions
Crusing is a mainstay on Antigua and are available April, the entire island revels in a competition environment. 2025 is ready to be larger and higher than ever. Through the Classic Yacht Regatta, now in its 37th yr, Falmouth Harbour transforms right into a yachting mecca with each kind of boat driving the wind across the island. There are six days of formal racing, with chase boats to constitution and a full-on get together schedule for post-race motion. Again on dry land, the Antigua Carnival (68th Anniversary) from July to August shakes the island up with 11 days of meals festivals, Calypso bands, and candy-bright costumes.
