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Antigua is a jewel of an island and a luxurious Caribbean escape located in the West Indies where the northeastern Caribbean Sea meets the western Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest English-speaking Leeward Island, a chain of islands east of Puerto Rico. Antigua is the sunniest of Caribbean islands with warm, steady winds. Temperatures range from the low 20's in winter to the low 30's in the summer, with low humidity year-round. ...
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Antigua features an expansive, winding coastline with secluded fine sand beaches. With 365 sun kissed beaches open to the public, one for each day of the year, Antigua is the ultimate leisure destination. A broad expanse of unbroken coral reef provides an optimal setting for snorkeling and scuba diving.
For those who wish to stay active, cricket is the major sport enjoyed by Antiguans. There are also several golf courses. Sailing is popular with hundreds of yachts from around the world gathering to compete annually. Sport fishing is also popular with yearly competitions. The steady Antiguan breeze provides the ideal setting for windsurfing and kite surfing which are also popular here too.
This spectacular destination provides a unique shopping experience, a vast range of activities and a historically rich culture that includes its former position as one of Great Britain's most important naval base's that has been restored and nicknamed the "English Dockyard." The English Dockyard is now an internationally famed yachting and sailing destination and provisioning center.
With gentle breezes, powdery beaches, azure waters, a plethora of restaurants, vibrant nightlife and a warm, gregarious people, Antigua is a sublime Caribbean destination that affords the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind.
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The currency used is the East Caribbean Dollar but, the United States Dollar is also accepted.
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The temperature ranges from 25°C to 32°C with little variation.
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The voltage used is 230V.
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The official language in Antigua is English.
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The time zone in Antigua is GMT (UTC) -4.
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Documents required to visit Antigua
Canadian Citizens please click here
Non-Canadian citizens please contact the consulate or embassy for information.
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