One of the lager British Leeward islands, the choice of outdoor activities on Antigua is seemingly endless, the shopping and dining are superb, and the history is steeped in 18th-century legend.

Masterful restorations of churches and sugar mills sit alongside some of the world’s most elegant resorts, old forts attest to countless battles between the British and French, and 365 beaches line Antigua’s coasts. For divers, there’s a wealth of undersea shipwrecks, reefs, canyons and caves to explore. Snorkelers will love Bird Island, just off the coast, hailed as one of the Caribbean’s best snorkeling spots. The island also offers hiking, biking, bird watching, ecotours, tennis, golf, fishing, kayaking, and windsurfing. The more adventurous travelers will tingle with delight while swimming with stingrays (under guided supervision).

Antigua’s nightlife pulsates in its vibrant clubs and casinos, and the island prides itself on a wide assortment of exotic cuisine. Shopping enthusiasts can choose from a diversity of unique merchandise, from art and one-of-a-kind collector’s items to unusual home-and-garden accessories to the most exciting designer fashions.

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