Family reunions and holidays to Antigua

When considering a trip to Antigua, many travellers choose the island for its safe beaches and for diving, sailing and snorkelling.

We recommend that you find the time to hire a car in advance as it takes a lot of time to negotiate the local transport which is somewhat sporadic. Watch out for the unmarked speed bumps.

Places to stay in Antigua

Many of the hotels in Antigua are small friendly guesthouses, affordable apartments and hotels, plus it offers 5 star luxury. The island also offers friendly homestays. We have a range of specially selected hotels in Antigua for our customers so do let us know how we can help.

Antigua for family holidays

Antigua has a lot to offer kids with over 45 beaches and some of the best are in the south east around Grande Anse with good snorkelling at Morne Rouge. Other good spots for snorkelling are Moliniere Point, Flamingo Bay and Dragon Bay. You can go tubing down the Balthazar River which is suitable for children over the age of 6. 

Beach Holidays in Antigua

There is plenty of choice when it comes to sandy beaches and good places for snorkelling or water sports in Antigua.

Cultural and Adventure Holidays in Antigua

There is a wealth of English history on the island and a few old plantation houses to visit.

Antigua for weddings, anniversaries and special occasions

If you are looking for help organising a trip to Antigua for a group, whether that’s for a special family occasion such as an anniversary or wedding just get in touch. We have organised many types of trips, including music tours for some of the most well known bands in the Caribbean. 

Antigua for couples

The island is often seen as a romantic getaway for couples that enjoy nature, who are celebrating their honeymoon or an anniversary.

Barbudan Beaches

The white beaches are stunning on Barbuda and one is 17 miles long and Palmetto Point boasts a pink sand beach.

Diving

There are plenty of popular dive sites such as Shirley Heights, Sunken Rock or Cades Reef and Sandy Island Reef which is quite shallow. You can also explore a wreck called The Andes in shallow water in Deep Bay.

Gunchup Caves

You can visit the Gunchup caves near Two Foot Bay and the Martello Tower and Fort.

Palaster Reef

Palaster Reef offers excellent diving and there are many shipwrecks in the area.

Boggy Peak

Climb up to Boggy Peak which is the highest point on the island for the views of St Kitts, Nevis and as Guadeloupe. It should take you about an hour.

Museum of Antigua & Barbuda

Stop in at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda for an overview of the islands’ history.

Shopping in St John's

Picturesque Redcliff Quay and Heritage Quay are popular areas in St John’s for strolling and window shopping.

Betty's Hope

Visit Betty’s Hope which shares the story of life on a sugar plantation and even has a working windmill.

Pasture Bay

Visit Pasture Bay on Long Island where you can see the leatherback turtles lay their eggs between late May and December.

Antiguan Beaches

Enjoy the scenic beaches at Deep Bay, Galley Bay and Half Moon Bay. You can also reach the scenic Galleon beach by water taxi from English Harbour. 

English Harbour

Visit the English Harbour for some lively nightlife but don’t miss Nelson’s Dockyard Museum which is one of the most historical landmarks in the West Indies tracing the three years that Nelson lived in Antigua.