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Antigua has a rich history and culture. The influence of African heritage is still evident in Antigua today. The history is steeped in distinct culture and traditions in present day Antigua is evident in aspects such as music and language. Most of Antiguan’s descend from slaves who were bought to the island many centuries ago. 
 

Language

The official language of Antigua is English. There are a number of islanders who speak creolized language and use African sayings. Words have derived from West African origin and are popular in the region.
 

Carnival

Celebrate the abolishment of slavery in this vibrant celebration in Antigua. Carnival holds many festivities every July and August with live music, colourful costumes, parades and pageants. Let’s not also forget the great Caribbean food too!
 

Music

Antiguan music has an important role on the island. Hear the sounds of the steel drums or steel pans resonating in Antigua and enjoy the wonderful reggae and calypso music. Calypso is the oldest form of music and was used by slaves who used it as a form of communication.
 

Cricket

Antiguans are great devotees to Cricket. They have immense passion for the sport and it is played all around the island. The island is famed for its excellent cricketers such as Sir Vivian Richards, Andy Roberts and Curtly Ambrose to name a few.

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The weather in Antigua has hot weather throughout the year with refreshing trade winds. The tropical climate of this Caribbean Island makes it an all year great holiday destination to visit.

April is the time for Antigua’s famous Sailing Week, which brings out many spectators for this glorious event. Another spectacle to enjoy in Antigua is Carnival, which occurs towards the end of July and is a lot of fun to experience.

Antigua’s Caribbean winters are mild with less rain and humidity, making it a perfect getaway from any winter blues! A popular time to go to Antigua is between December to April when the weather is at its driest and coolest. Between May and November is considered low season in Antigua, and November is when hurricane season is, so make considerations of your holiday plans.

Whatever the weather, Antigua makes an unforgettable Caribbean holiday. Fill in the enquiry form now and one of our travel experts will be in touch shortly to help plan your Antigua holiday!

There is no better time to start planning your Antigua holiday 2013. Antigua is an ideal holiday destination for families, couples, and adults alike. It is a Caribbean holiday which will delight your senses and make sure you will have a great time.

For a beach holiday, look no further than Antigua! There are 365 beaches – one for each day of the year! This means that on your Antigua holiday 2013, you will always be close to a beach. Antigua has some of the most stunning and beautiful beaches for visitors to relax and unwind in.

Not only are there a plethora of beaches to explore, Antigua also has lots of fun activities to take part in. Try out water sports activities such as snorkelling, diving and deep sea fishing. Of course the one thing you need to do whilst in Antigua is sailing. Antigua is renowned for sailing and hosts the annual Antigua Sailing Week- a must go to event!

Where else will you get to see such a gorgeous natural harbour, superb white sandy beaches and experience so much more!

For the next step in planning your Antigua holiday 2013, enquire with us now and one of our travel experts will help make your dream Caribbean holiday come true! 

When booking your dream honeymoon look out for special honeymoon deals we have to offer. We have great honeymoon deals to Antigua which are constantly being updated to give you the best price possible.

Our honeymoon experts can even all you out with complimentary perks at your chosen honeymoon resort. From room upgrades, free sparkling wine to spa treatments and romantic dinners our experts can ensure you get a great honeymoon deal in Antigua.

Enquire with us now to get the latest honeymoon deals.

Honeymoons should be a relaxing time after the hectic and exciting wedding experience. We offer a unique honeymoon service, aimed at making your honeymoon planning stress free and perfect for you and your loved one.

With our honeymoon service you have complete access to contact your personal honeymoon advisor with their direct phone line and email address. Feel free to email whenever you want, even when you’re on your honeymoon if you need to! Our travel experts are always on hand to make sure your romantic honeymoon is perfect.

Another option we offer we our honeymoon service is a free Gift List service which allows family and friends to contribute towards your honeymoon costs. Our gift list service on average collects around £1,000 which you can choose either to receive as cash or spend on honeymoon activities.

You can have financial security in knowing that we are an ABTA registered travel company and our honeymoons are booked with ATOL protected tour operators. If you wish to use a tour operator that are not ATOL protected then we take our supplier insurance on your behalf.

Place an enquiry with us now and one of our honeymoon experts will be in touch with you shortly.

Our travel experts will take the time to listen to your needs and see what kind of honeymoon package you are looking for. We have a wide range of honeymoon packages for Antigua for you to choose from.

For your dream Antigua honeymoon package enquire with us now and we can start planning it as soon as possible. Our travel experts can also add complimentary extras to make your honeymoon even more special. Perks can include room upgrades, free spa treatments and other extras.

We will find the perfect Antigua hotel or resort for you to stay in, the most romantic beaches to relax in and activities to suit your requirements. No request is too big or small, our dedicated honeymoon experts’ goal is to ensure you have your dream honeymoon.

We can find you the best wedding deals and packages on the market. Our wedding travel experts have a wealth of experience and knowledge to help you find the best wedding deal for you.

To find out more about our current wedding deals and packages, then place an enquiry with us by filling in the form. One of our travel experts will then be in touch with you shortly to discuss with you details on our latest deals and offers.

Enjoy a stress free wedding with one of our Antigua wedding packages. Our wedding packages can be tailored to suit you and we have experts on hand to help with all the arrangements needed.

With our Antigua wedding packages, we will sort out the location, guests travel arrangements, the ceremony, flowers and anything else you can think of! Our travel experts have the knowledge to ensure your wedding goes smoothly and nothing will be left to chance.

We can get in touch with resorts and hotels for special tailored wedding packages for your special day. Our wedding packages can include things like a wedding cake of your choosing, bridal bouquet and groom’s buttonhole, breakfast in bed and much more. We can even include little extras in your Antigua wedding package such as bride and groom spa treatments, canapés and champagne for the newlyweds, in-room treats like candles, rose petals and chocolates, framed wedding certificate, photo album, photographs, and many more.

As well as our wedding packages, we can also help with a fantastic honeymoon package to Antigua. You will definitely be in safe hands with our travel experts, they have booked over £5 million pounds worth of holidays throughout their careers and know everything about holidays!

Enquire with us now and we can start planning your dream Antigua wedding package. 

Whilst it would take a while to describe all 365 beaches in Antigua, we have selected a few examples of some of the stunning beaches to visit on your holiday.

Valley Church Beach

Located on the West coast of Antigua in the South of Jolly Harbour, Valley Church Beach has smooth, silky velvety sand and turquoise waters. There are lots of shells on the beach and also a delightful beach bar to sample cocktail drinks with names such as ‘Antigua Smile’ and ‘Painkiller’.

Half Moon Bay

This beach is set in Saint Philip Parish and has beautiful pink sand. Enjoy activities such as surfing here and horse riding. The atmosphere makes it ideal for sun lounging and swimming in the refreshing waters. It is a wonderfully secluded and quiet beach, perfect for romantic beach strolls.

Darkwood Beach

Set in the southwest part of Antigua, Darkwood Beach consists of a long stretch of sandy beach with its own beach bar at one end.  The beach is just a five minute drive south from Jolly Harbour. Explore the crystal clear waters here by snorkelling.

Pigeon Beach

Come to English Harbour to see this charming beach. The best day to go is on Sunday when there is live entertainment. There is ample shade on Pigeon Beach with towering palm trees and also great views overlooking the harbour.

Galley Beach

Located at St John’s Galley Beach is a peaceful and tranquil beach. It has a stunning bay and is just across from Nelson’s Dockyard. The waves here are mild and you may encounter some sea turtles nesting along the beach.

Hawksbill Bay

You will be getting four beaches in one location at Hawksbill Bay, two of which are exclusively for guests of Hawksbill Beach Resort. All the beaches feature white powder soft sand and alluring turquoise blue seas, great for swimming in.