The Antigua Holidays

By Edward Watkinson

Antigua is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands, which are situated in the Eastern Caribbean. The island of Barbuda lies close by, and both the islands of Antigua and Barbuda make up the country of Antigua, and Barbuda.

Antigua is one of the most popular Caribbean holiday destinations. With almost 365 white sandy beaches, Antigua becomes the most popular holidaymaker choice. The island of Antigua has numerous places to enjoy and many activities to have fun. The tourist season spans over January to July, and people select this time of the year from around the world to visit the place to get the most out of their holiday experience. A big advantage for people with UK passports is that they do not need a visa to travel there.

For people interested in exploring the island, there are many exotic locations to explore, and enjoy. One can hire many tourist companies for this purpose. The Antigua Rainforest Tour is an exciting eco tour that takes you through the lush rainforest. There are also Kayak tours available that offer a variety of activities, such as kayaking, snorkelling with the marine life, boat rides, or shell seeking.

Tourists who take pleasure in fishing can visit the Antigua Fishing Charters, hire a boat, and relax while fishing. Other water sport facilities are also widely available for water sport fans, at the island, which includes windsurfing, parasailing, and water skiing amongst the many facilities. Trails have also been installed especially for people who enjoy biking, and hiking.

For tourists who enjoy historical, and antique architecture can find many places for their interest. You can visit the ancient military buildings, located at the Shirley Heights, and enjoy a great meal of barbecue food along with soothing music. The Sea View Farm Village, a small pottery industry formed, provides nice pottery things, which you can buy. For art lovers, it is necessary to visit the Harmony Hall Arts Gallery, and the museum of Antigua and Barbuda.

The best way to book a cheap holiday to Antigua, is through the internet. Many internet websites are available that offer good holiday packages at reasonable prices. This also allows you to compare the prices offered by different travel agencies, find hotels, and resorts that are within your price range. Most of the resorts and hotels situated in Antigua have their own websites, which you can visit to get an idea of room, and activity charges.

In order to get a clear idea, you can visit the original website of hotels in Antigua, which display their charges as well. If you have a tight budget, then you can always opt for the three or two star hotels. If money is tight, then you can even share an apartment or resort with a group of people who are also interested in sharing. Luckily, many airlines are offering low cost flights to the Caribbean, so you can get the best deal by comparing.

Your budget will also determine the activities you can enjoy on the island. If it is too expensive to hire tourist companies, one can always explore the island, and enjoy the beaches on their own. - 29868

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