Spring is in the air, and it’s time to plan your holidays and vacations. If you love the idea of water and the feel of the wind against your hair, then an Antiguan holiday would be one of the best vacations to take.
Antigua happens to be the larger of two Caribbean islands, collectively known as Antigua and Barbadua. It is famous for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and tranquil harbors. In the past, it proved to be a strategic base for the British Royal Navy. Headed by Admiral Horatio Nelson, a fleet of ships used to hide along its coastline and dock at its English Harbour. Thus, in honor of Admiral Nelson, you’d come across a historic landmark known as Nelson’s Dockyard today.
At present, Antigua is one of the Caribbean’s most premier destinations, along with other spots like Barbados and the Bahamas. Renowned to be the sunniest place in all of the Eastern Caribbean, be ready with your choicest bikinis, trunks, shades, cricket gear, and of course, a week’s supply of sunblock or more!
Usually, a four- to five-night cruise would bring you within the vicinity of Antigua. Not that far from the United States, it is a popular route taken by many cruise ships in order to reach the Caribbean islands. Driven by favorable trade winds and fair weather, your course will be set for one of the best holidays ever!
Once you reach your destination by sea, you’re more likely to land at St. John’s, the capital of Antigua and the only city around for miles. Nonetheless, St. John’s offers a wide variety of merchandise you need, and so does Heritage Quay. A short walk from the capital, a visit to Heritage Quay entitles you to duty-free shopping as a newly-arrived guest. Eye candy to any foreign traveler and tourist, these goods include handmade jewelry, local linen, as well as the finest liquor and tobacco.
By air, you can fly to Antigua via cities in the U.S. like New York, Atlanta, Newark, Charlotte and Miami. There are also international carriers which serve you from Canada, UK, and all across Europe. Aside from airlines operating to and from London, there are also connecting flights via Paris and Amsterdam.
From all over the world, thousands of people flock to Antigua each year. Other than for sightseeing, many come over with the idea of competing. After all, Antigua is home to one of the world’s hottest racing regattas: The Antigua Sailing Week.
A week-long festivity of wind sailing and yacht racing, the tradition has been going on for over 40 years. Attracting avid sailors, spectators, and party goers, this fun event happens in spring, sometime between late April and early May. Organized by the local Antigua Yacht Club and sponsored by some of the world’s most popular brands, all the merriment culminates in an award-giving that ends in a lot of rum drinking.
So if you’re in the mood to unwind and celebrate, let your love for water and wind beckon you to the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. If you hurry up your reservations and book them now, you just might make it to Antigua’s Sailing Week. Beyond that, you’ll have every chance to go beach-combing, snorkeling, and scuba diving at leisure – that is, if you do take time to sail away on an Antigua all-inclusive tour…
