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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Years ago it was born out of the sea from a volcano. The island of Barbuda became separated and is a flat coral reef with several lagoons. There is a heavy reliance on tourism and the island is fast known as one of the more prosperous Caribbean destination.

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Did you know that this little island boasts 365 beaches and is one of the biggest highlights in attractions? The highest peak is known as Mount Obama. Read on for further information on this twin island.

FACTS

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Capital: St John's

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  • Population: 93,581

  • Area: 442 sq km (170 sq miles)

  • Major language: English

  • Major religion: Christianity

  • Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar

Museums/Gallery

 

  • Museum of Antigua

  • Dockyard Museum

  • Fort James

  • Harmony Hall Art Gallery

  • National Portrait Gallery

  • Sea View Farm Village (pottery)

 

Sites

 

  • Shirley Heights Lookout

  • Nelsons Dockyard

  • Bettys Hope Plantation(mill towers)

  • St. Johns Cathedral

  • St. John's Botanical Garden

  • Green Castle Hill

 

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Zoo/Park/Nature Reserves

 

  • Wadadli Animal Nature Park

  • Barbuda Day Tour and Bird Santuary

  • Donkey Santuary

  • Nelsons Dockyard National Park

  • Indian Town National Park

  • Island Safari Adventure Tour

  • Antigua Shore Excursion

  • Round Island Tour

 

Beaches/Water Activities/Shopping

 

  • Deep Bay

  • Freyes Bay

  • Rendezvous Bay

  • Halfmoon Bay

  • Heritage Quay

  • Cades Reef (snorkling)

  • Stingray City

Bettys Hope

Bettys Hope

Wadadli Animal Nature Park_Antigua

Wadadli Animal Nature Park_Antigua

Stingray City_Antigua

Stingray City_Antigua

Shirley Heights Lookout_Antigua

Shirley Heights Lookout_Antigua

St. Johns Cathedral_Antigua

St. Johns Cathedral_Antigua

Nelsons Dockyard-Antigua

Nelsons Dockyard-Antigua

FORT JAMES_ANTIGUA

FORT JAMES_ANTIGUA

Museum of Antigua

Museum of Antigua

Museum of Antigua 2

Museum of Antigua 2

Fort James_Antigua & Barbuda

Fort James_Antigua & Barbuda

Devils Bridge_Barbuda

Devils Bridge_Barbuda

Antigua & Barbuda_Nelson's Dockyard National Park

Antigua & Barbuda_Nelson's Dockyard National Park

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Dockyard Museum_Antigua

Dockyard Museum_Antigua

Attractions (things to See and Do
Antigua and Barbuda beauty
Dos and Don'ts  (cultural tips)

When planning to travel and visit other countries that you are not familiar with, it is good to learn a few things in addition to the attractions and activities that the country has to offer to make your visit just great. Why not learn a little of their culture and the Dos and Don'ts to help you understand whats acceptable and whats not to help you fit in the community.

 

Here is a small list below which should make interesting reading. Feast your eyes as well on the slide show gallery of photos depicting interesting places to look out for on your visit to Antigua and Barbuda. Enjoy!

With its natural resources,beautiful sites, attractions and various entertainment activities, Antigua and Barbuda is a growing tourist destination.For more information visit www.visitantiguabarbuda.com .

  • Do greet with an embrace for friends and family and  a handshake for acquaintances

  • Do greet with "good morning/good evening" before conversations; to not do so is rude

  • Do know that free time means socialization

  • Do give gifts on celebratory occasions

  • Do know that smoking is accepted in most public spaces

  • Do dress causal most times unless formal dress is required                                 ----------------------

  • Do not drop by as an acquaintance or business associate unless invited

  • Do not dress in camouflage military type clothing. It is an offence.

  • Do not engage in public nudity.

  • Do not engage in being loud,rude, show off wealth or get overly drunk in public  

  • Do not leave early when invited to dinner

  • Do not rush to be punctual for events, arriving a little late is not an issue

  • Do not sit down and start eating until the hosts invite you to 

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