Antigua All-Inclusive Beach Vacations

ANTIGUA

Island Of 365 Beaches

ANTIGUA OVERVIEW

When you travel to Antigua and Barbuda, and the first thing you’ll hear is that this little country has 365 beaches: one for every day of the year. From resort beaches on Antigua to secluded pink-sand beaches on Barbuda, there’s plenty for all our water-lovers to see and do. Besides the beaches, there are plenty of other activities to keep you busy. Beautiful harbors and the protective coral reefs make this a great place to scuba dive or take in an exciting yacht race during sailing week. Not only that, but there are also several delicious restaurants for you to sample, offering upscale cuisine from across the world. If these don’t interest you, there are still have plenty of cultural activities and offerings to explore. So even if you do manage to visit all 365 beaches (sounds like an impossibility to me), there are plenty of activities to keep you coming back.

THEY HAVE HOW MANY BEACHES?

We searched through the island’s 365 beaches to give you the top 3 for your bucket list.

Though not easy to get to, the coral reef, white sands, great surfing and snorkeling at the half mile beach of Half Moon Bay make this beach trip completely worthwhile.
At Pigeon Point near Falmouth Harbour, these two (2) white-sand beaches offer fabulous swimming and snorkeling.
Head over to Barbuda (Antigua’s sister island) were you will find the famous Pink Beach. Crushed coral makes up part of the sand, so the whole beach has a rosy pink shine. This beach is known for this beautiful tranquility.

These probably won’t be the only beaches you visit, but I think we have listed the most unforgettable starting points.

ANTIGUA NATURALLY

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly or adventurous, there’s something eco-friendly for everyone!

The kids will love the chance to wade with these majestic stingrays at Stingray City. The environment is a careful recreation of the animals’ natural home, and the staffers are friendly and informative. You can feed, stroke and hold the active stingrays, which should make for some unforgettable family photo-ops.

If you’re looking for something more eco-touristy, check out a kayak eco-adventure to tour among the mangroves or snorkel at North Sound Marine Park. You’ll discover a diverse yet fragile ecosystem that is bursting with colorful plants and animals.

NELSON’S DOCKYARD

Shop and dine at Nelson’s Dockyard, and span the bridge between past and present. This dockyard’s claim to fame is remarkable and specific. It’s the only working Georgian-era dockyard in the world. Nelson’s has been in use since 1704 and has hosted sailors such as Horatio Nelson and King William IV. The Dockyard Museum tracks the site’s course through history, offering stories, artifacts and insight into the fascinating people and events in the Dockyard’s past.

Once you’ve learned about the history surrounding you, explore the several restaurants, hotels and shops along the dockyard. As you walk around and take a look in these various establishments, recall what you’ve learned about the pirates, sailors and locals that walked the very path you’re walking. You’ll realize the dockyard’s history isn’t just coming alive, you’re a part of that history.