• Antigua is the larger island of Caribbean nation, Antigua and Barbuda. The island is full of expensive resorts, but also has a variety of moderately-priced and inexpensive options available.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: Antigua and Barbuda
  2. Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II
  3. Language spoken: English
  4. Population: 69,481World Fact Book: Antigua and Barboda (July, 2007) (July 2007 Est.)
  5. Population growth rate: 2.332% (2008 est.)
  6. Currency: East Caribbean dollar
  7. Country code: 268
  8. Time zone: AST
  9. Area: 171 square miles
  10. Exchange Rate: 2.6850
  11. Government: Parliamentary Democracy and Federal Constitutional Monarchy
  12. Total area: 102 sq km
  13. Climate: Tropical; moderate by northeast trade winds

• Luxury Hotels

  One of the best rated resort is Jumby Bay. It's a private, Rosewood Resort, situated on it's own island of 300 acres, just two miles off the coast of the mainland. There is a choice of eleven private villas or 40 "luxurious" suites for guest to stay in. The amenities seem endless; meals, open bars, water-sport equipment and tours, a fitness center and use of a 25-meter pool are all included in the rates. For additional fees, guests can take advantage of guided tours throughout the nearby islands, spa services and private dinners on the beach.

• Affordable Hotels

  The Admiral's Inn is an affordable, Frommer's recommended hotel located at the Nelson's Dockyard. Rooms are comfortably furnished in an American bed and breakfast style and include the basic amenities, including a private bathroom, while the more expensive ones have air conditioning and telephones. The inn's location is only minutes from Fort Berkeley, Shirley Heights and "good" snorkeling spots.

• Mahalo Suggests

  When planning your trip, please see the pages on a Antigua Vacation, Antigua Restaurants and Antigua Tours.

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