The main island of Antigua and Barbuda, Antigua is a Caribbean island and also forms part of the group called the Lesser Antilles Islands. Christopher Columbus gave it its name when he discovered it, naming it after the Santa Maria de la Antigua, which is an icon found in the Seville Cathedral, and whose name means “St. Mary of the Ancient Cathedral”. The economy of this island is almost entirely supported by tourism, while the agricultural sector does cater for the inhabitants.

Knowing that Antigua is in the Caribbean would alone be enough to get most people packing their bags ready to jump on a plane but Antigua has way more to offer visitors than just a good location. At only 108 miles square and with a 68,000 person population, Antigua is a very small country but this makes it ideal for visitors to be able to travel around and experience all the island has to offer. One thing Antigua isn’t short on is beaches as it has literally hundreds of them for people to kick back and relax on.

Antigua is the main island of the Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda. The name Antigua means “ancient” in Spanish, and was given to the island by none other than Christopher Columbus, naming it after the Santa Maria de la Antigua icon found in Seville Cathedral. This beautiful island has an economy built up around tourism, and every year people do flock here from all over to see its sights. Here is a short list of why this island is so interesting to people.

The Caribbean Island of Antigua is the main island of Antigua and Barbuda, the country. Its history is a long and rich one, from the Ciboney, Carib and Arawak Indians, to the European colonisation, slavery and revolts that mark its more recent history. Today it is a free and cultured place that draws many visitors each year. What follows is a look at the public holidays celebrated on the island and how they are typically spent by the inhabitants.

When you think of what the Caribbean has to offer you can’t help but instantly imagine clean beaches, vibrant palm trees and sipping cocktails at the poolside of your 5* resort. But visitors planning a holiday to Antigua will be fascinated to discover the wealth of things to see. Nobody’s suggesting that you don’t relax in the beautiful surroundings of the island, but you’ll definitely regret it if you don’t venture out to encounter some of the island’s cultural gems.

Tourism is essential to the economy in Antigua. Its role is amplified when considering the fact that it accounts oft more than half of the economic performance. Industries such as construction and transport have been rewarded by the success of the tourism industry also, it is that much of a key to economic prosperity here. How it will do in the future is hard to say but the correlation of tourists visiting from the US is high as half of the tourists are from the US.

Antigua is a great place to enjoy a once in a lifetime holiday with a mixture of beautiful sandy beaches, clear seas and a lovely warm climate. All the different things to do in Antigua also mean that you don’t need to spend all your time sunbathing as you can get out and about and try something like snorkelling which let people can right up close and personal with the tropical fish which live in and around the coral reefs.

The island nation of Antigua and Barbuda straddles the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Lesser Antilles range of islands with a population of approximately 87 000 persons. The capital of Antigua is St. John’s. The island’s official language is English; however the most local population speaks a dialect referred to as Antiguan Creole.

Amongst the Leeward Islands in the West Indies is the island of Antigua. This island got its name from Christopher Columbus who named it in honour of the icon in the Seville cathedral called Santa Maria de la Antigua, meaning St Mary the Ancient. The history of this island is so rich and intriguing that it has become the focus of many English scholars. This article outlines some of the salient moments in the story of Antigua.

Cheap holidays are a great thing, and that’s why January deals and last minute bargains are so popular amongst holiday goers. Unfortunately, because many people book holidays in a rush, they forget to check up on things that are much more important than how much the holiday costs, and this can have bad consequences. What follows are some of the things you should always check before clicking the ‘pay’ button.

Antigua and Barbuda is a twin island nation located just between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The name, in Spanish, means ‘ancient’ and ‘bearded’. Although the country is referred to as a ‘twin island’ nation, it actually includes two large islands and a number of smaller islands separated by only a few nautical miles. Antigua and Barbuda have often been referred to as the ‘Land of 365 Beaches’ because of the vast number of beaches found in this nation of islands.

Curtain Bluff, the luxury all-inclusive resort on Antigua, which reopens on 14 October 2006,  will be unveiling a fabulous new two-storey Spa complex. Set on the waters-edge with panoramic views over the Caribbean Sea, this 5,000 sq ft facility has five fully-equipped luxury treatment rooms including a romantic couple’s room. The spa will offer a [...]

Antigua, the largest of the British Leeward Islands, represents a more laidback side to the Caribbean. With warm yet breezy trade winds blowing in to its sheltering harbor and sunny days year-round, Antigua is a tropical haven for those who are looking to do nothing but relax under the hot Caribbean sun, watching sailboats lazily [...]

Jumby Bay, Antigua was known for several hundred years as Long Island. The reason is that the island often gives off an illusion that it is elongated in appearance when viewed from the Antiguan mainland. Later, however, it was found that a section of Jumby Bay, Antigua was actually a separate, uninhabited island located so [...]

Where would you rather spend your vacation? Inside a hotel room where the rates are probably burning holes in your pockets? Or in a spacious villa for long term rental in Antigua? These days, people are looking for alternatives in order to get the most out of their vacation. Sure, all inclusive resorts can be [...]

Investing in the Caribbean Islands will surely entail a lot from your pocket but you will undeniably get your moneyís worth. If you have been dreaming of moving in to paradise, then there are lots of properties for sale in Antigua. However, before you take a look into what are the properties for sale in [...]

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Located on 50 acres of property, the University of Health Sciences Antigua serves as the academic accent to the historical National Park area of English Harbor in Antigua, West Indies. Antigua is the largest of the British Leeward Islands with a total surface area of 108 square miles. It is located right in the heart [...]

Staying in the Caribbean is not just all about loitering under the sun while taking a dip in its pristine blue waters. There is more to the vacation getaway than what you think it is. The islands comprising it are all rich in its heritage and culture, where the way of living in Antigua is [...]