Antigua holiday guide

Currency: East Caribbean dollar
Health: no jabs required (hepatitis A and tetanus boosters/courses usually advised)
Languages: English, Creole
Visa: none required

 Antigua

Useful info

Best time to go

Getting there

Things to do

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  • Tour former sugar plantations
  • Enjoy carnival
  • Go sight-seeing in St John's
  • Visit Barbuda bird sanctuary
  • Explore Nelson's Dockyard
  • Relax in Hawksbill Bay

Holiday reviews

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Money off your hols

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Blog about your trip

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