Luxury Holidays in Antigua

This page has been created to help you imagine your perfect luxury holiday to Antigua. Find our collection of hotels on the left of this page and start dreaming about your luxury holiday in Antigua. Once, on one of the many sunny days we spent relaxing on the beaches of Antigua, we talked about the origins of names. We soon came round to wondering how Antigua got its slightly curious name. It didn't take long to find out. It failed to take long to discover. It seems that Christopher Columbus referred to the island after the statue of the miracle-operating Virgin Santa Maria de la Antigua, which stands in Spain's Seville Cathedral. Well, Antigua works its regular miracles today.

Watch the arrival of those pale and tired-looking travellers from home. Then, two or three weeks later, admire those bronzed limbs and relaxed faces as they depart.

Best Time to Visit Luxury Antigua

Thanks to its warm Caribbean climate, Luxury Antigua is a fantastic year-round destination. However, the best time to visit depends on your preferences:

• December to April – Warm, sunny weather with lower rainfall and refreshing trade winds, perfect for luxury beach holidays, sailing, water-sports, and exploring Antigua’s famous coastline. This is also the island’s peak season.
• May to June – A quieter period with warm temperatures, fewer visitors, and often attractive luxury hotel offers, ideal for couples and travellers looking for a more peaceful Caribbean escape.
• July to November – Hotter and generally more humid, with a greater chance of rainfall. This period includes Antigua’s lively summer events, although it also falls within the Caribbean hurricane season, which normally runs from June to November.

Flight Time from the UK to Antigua

Direct flights from London to Antigua (ANU) take approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours. British Airways operates direct services from London Gatwick, while Virgin Atlantic operates from London Heathrow, depending on season and schedule.

Antigua is approximately 5 hours behind the UK during GMT and 4 hours behind during British Summer Time (BST).