Antigua
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Antigua Weather and Geography
Antigua is located south of St. Martin and east of St. Kitts. With a very mild climate with temperatures generally ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s and year-round low humidity, Antigua is a wonderful vacation destination year-round. With a circumference of just 54 miles and no central mountain range like most other Caribbean islands, Antigua’s topography is relatively flat, making the island an intimate vacation escape that’s easy to explore.
Antigua Quick Facts
- Antigua offers 365 different beaches - one beach for every single day of the year.
- Cricket is the most popular sport in Antigua. In fact, the Caribbean island is one of several to host the 2007 World Cup. The grounds are currently under construction and are being built over an old cane field on the north side of the island.
- Antigua is the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean islands - only receiving about 45 inches of rain annually.
- Although a third of the population resides in the capital city of St. John’s, sailing afficionados won’t want to miss taking a detour to English Harbour and its neighbor Falmouth, which are internationally renowned sailing destinations.
- The island became an independent nation in 1981.
Antigua Vacation Tips
- Antigua is a perfect vacation getaway for outdoor enthusiasts. The island offers a wonderful climate for activities like fishing, golfing, kayaking and snorkeling.
- Pineapples are one of the island’s chief exports. Be sure to try one of these delectable and locally grown fruits!
- Although the official currency of Antigua is the East Caribbean Dollar, many tourist-friendly commercial businesses display prices in in U.S. dollars.
- Tipping in Antigua is the same as it is in the U.S. and some restaurants can automatically add gratuity to the bill, so ask your server.
- Make sure you check out Stingray City, where you can swim with friendly stingrays. It's one vacation memory you'll never forget.
- If you want to inject a little culture into your trip, visit St. John's Cathedral. The cathedral was built in 1845 and is located in the capital city of St. John.
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