Antigua
Country Atlas · No. 06The Caribbean

Antigua

365 beaches and old colonial harbours

Families·Beach weeks·Sailing
The brief

Antigua, 365 beaches — Jumby Bay and the old British harbours.

Antigua is the family Caribbean week we recommend most. Jumby Bay, on its own island, is one of the best resorts for multigenerational stays in the region. English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard give the cultural texture, and the West Coast Caribbean Sea gives the sunset.

The April Sailing Week is its loudest moment; the rest of the year is the quiet one.

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When to go

A year in Antigua

Dec – Apr
High

Cool trade winds, Sailing Week in April.

May – Jun
Shoulder

Warm sea, lighter calendar, soft rates.

Jul – Oct
Low

Hurricane window, occasional closures.

Nov
Late

Season returns, Thanksgiving weeks open.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Antigua

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Antigua

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Jumby Bay Island
No. 01The Caribbean

Jumby Bay Island

Private-island living, quiet beaches and effortless Caribbean elegance.

Jumby Bay Island

Carlisle Bay
No. 02The Caribbean

Carlisle Bay

Calm water, rainforest hills and a refined beach resort atmosphere.

Carlisle Bay Antigua

Curtain Bluff
No. 03The Caribbean

Curtain Bluff

Classic Caribbean charm, strong service and a beautiful all-inclusive setting.

Curtain Bluff

Hermitage Bay
No. 04The Caribbean

Hermitage Bay

Secluded suites, hillside views and a peaceful barefoot luxury mood.

Hermitage Bay

Half Moon Bay & Nonsuch Bay
No. 05The Caribbean

Half Moon Bay & Nonsuch Bay

Soft beaches, breezy coves and a quieter east-coast feeling.

Hammock Cove Antigua · Nonsuch Bay Resort

English Harbour
No. 06The Caribbean

English Harbour

History, sailing culture, restaurants and one of Antigua’s most atmospheric corners.

The Inn at English Harbour · South Point Antigua

Deep Bay & Dickenson Bay
No. 07The Caribbean

Deep Bay & Dickenson Bay

Easy beach days, resort comforts and classic Antigua sunshine.

Royalton Antigua · Hodges Bay Resort & Spa

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