Antigua claims 365 beaches, English Harbour preserves Nelson's Dockyard from the British naval era, and Barbuda's pink-sand beach stretches 17 miles in front of a frigate-bird sanctuary.
Highlights
English Harbour
Shirley Heights
Barbuda beaches
Nelson's Dockyard
When to Visit
Dec-Apr
Dry season with English Harbour at peak yacht season, Antigua Sailing Week in late April-early May, and Shirley Heights Sunday-night barbecue parties at full activity.
May-Jul
Sea calmest, rates dropping after Easter, and the Antigua Carnival in late July-early August fills St. John's with steel pan and parades.
Aug-Oct
Hurricane season peaks September with elevated risk. Hurricane Irma reshaped Barbuda in 2017 and many small properties take longer to recover.
Nov
Hurricane risk fading, Shirley Heights parties resuming, and the dry season returning as resorts gear up for the Christmas yacht-charter peak.
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