Luxury Holidays in Antigua

Overview

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.

Island Adventure

They say there are 365 beaches on Antigua - one for every day of the year. The great majority rest inside the calm, protected waters of the island's Caribbean side. Dedicated beachcombers should bring plenty of sun block and book a long stay. Then there's the sailing, swimming with dolphins, catamaran cruises, deep-sea fishing, horse riding – the list goes on!

Nightlife & Party with Locals

Shirley Heights on a Friday night is a must! Dickinson Bay really comes alive during Antigua Race Week in April.

Gourmet Cuisine & Dining Out

From beach snacks to gourmet dining, the hotels and restaurants of Antigua have a lot to offer the palate for such a small island. Add fine wines from cellars, cold beers from refrigerators, or just a rum punch or two. Luxury Hotels in Antigua and Barbuda offer the proper environment for this, with many venues providing unforgettable beachfront dining experiences and neighbourhood treats that show off the island’s vibrant lifestyle.

World's Best Scuba Dive Sites

Well-preserved coral reefs, walls, and shelves almost surround Antigua. Shelvesdes Reef underwater park and Sandy Island Reef both provide excellent shallow diving. For the more adventurous, slightly deeper dives include Shirley Heights and Sunken Rock.

Family Luxury Holiday in Antigua

The sheltered beaches on the Caribbean (west) side of the island are perfect for children, while Nelson's Dockyard is a special attraction.