Antigua's beaches, coral reefs, resorts, hot spots, and duty free shopping are enough to satisfy most vacationers traveling to the Caribbean. Some of the most popular beaches in Antigua are: Bird Island, a nature lover’s paradise, Jabberwock Beach for the outdoor sports enthusiast - ideal for sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing, Half Moon Bay, Darkwood Beach, Dickenson Bay, Runaway Bay, Long Bay & Rendezvous Bay. The series of four crescent beaches at Hawksbill are also highly regarded, one of which is nudist.
While Antigua’s pristine white sand beaches offer everything from a relaxing afternoon to adrenaline pumping sports, the night life is also just as desirable. Antigua offers a wide variety of Restaurants, Bars and Nightly entertainment. Club Elite is the newest dance club, others such as Abracadabra, Rush, The Coast, and the Diamond Ice Night Club Bar and Restaurant offers Karaoke for those brave souls.
Antigua's Restaurants, Casinos & Shopping
You can find anything from Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, French, Caribbean, and Eclectic cuisines at establishments such as: Admirals Inn, Bambu Strip Sports Bar, Hemmingway’s Cafe. The Last Lemming, The Big Banana, Sticky Wicket, Sheer, Russell’s, East, Cecelia’s High Point Café, Miller’s by the Sea, which offer’s live Jazz and O’Grady’s, an Irish pub, can even be found on the island. Casino’s range from large Vegas style casino’s like Kings Casino and the Grand Princess to smaller more intimate gaming establishments like Casino Rivera and the Coral Reef Casino.
Before leaving this tropical paradise, be sure to stop by the many duty free shops located at Heritage Quay. There are no restrictions in Antigua, just show your proof of status as a traveler, such as an airline ticket and your personal ID and make your purchase. Some shops of interest are; The Cigar Shop Cohiba International, English Harbour Rum, Best of Books, Cedar’s Pottery, Columbian Emeralds, Diamonds International, Eureka, and Exotic Antigua.