Find Cheap Flights to Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda boasts of some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. The twin Caribbean island nation has a beauty that is difficult to paint in words. Tourism dominates the local economy of both islands, which draw the attention of tourist’s with its beautiful coastlines offering wealth of opportunities to sun, sand and surf. On your tour, journey down to the south of Antigua for English Harbour, head for Nelson's Dockyard National Park, visit St. John's, the capital of the twin islands, try out swimming and other water sports at Dickenson Bay, and savour panoramic views of the surroundings from Shirley Heights!

Journey down to the south of Antigua and Barbuda to see the historical district of English Harbour! Stroll around the district to appreciate the old-fashioned buildings, and learn about the islands colonial past. On your trip to English Harbour, do check out Nelson's Dockyard, a restored British colonial naval station.

Make a trip to Nelson's Dockyard National Park in English Harbour to see the centerpiece of the park, its dockyard. The dockyard was developed as a base for the army in 1725, and is the only Georgian dockyard that’s still in existence. Do visit the dockyard Museum to get a glimpse into the history of the region. Also check out the restored colonial era buildings, and visit Dow's Hill Interpretation Center to watch an enriching presentation on history and culture of the island.

St John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda welcomes the visitors with candy-hued colonial cottages, and lovely market stalls selling tropical flowers and fruits. White neo-Baroque towers of St. John's Cathedral dominate the skyline of the city and would catch your attention soon enough. Spend your afternoon at Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, indulge in shopping spree at Heritage Quay, Redcliffe Quay, and visit the ruins of 18th century Fort James and Fort Barrington.

Rightly dotted with alfresco restaurants and resorts, Dickenson Bay is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the island nation. Powdery soft sandy coastline and turquoise waters are perfect to woo the tourists. The bay is pretty popular for swimming and offer wide spectrum of water sports. Spend your evening drinking the choicest cocktails at one of the bars strung along the beach.

Hike to the summit of Shirley Heights to catch the most stunning views of the surrounding. On a clear day, visitors would be rewarded by the vistas of the southern island of Guadeloupe and the active volcano Montserrat. Hike is bit challenging, hence early morning trek is recommended to avoid getting roasted in the heated sunrays. Shirley Heights holds party on Sunday, where local bands perform live Caribbean music, and visitors get to enjoy barbequed delicacies and drinks.