Antigua and Barbuda Holidays

Antigua was the most important Caribbean base for the Royal Navy in the days of Horatio Nelson. The dashing admiral may have been Napoleon's nemesis on the high seas but he lacked a good eye (no pun intended) for a luxury holiday destination, describing Antigua as a 'dreadful hole'. Admittedly there was a distinct dearth of quality hotels on the island two centuries ago, and the intervening two hundred odd years has seen something of a sea change.

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Why visit Antigua and Barbuda with Original Travel

Leave Antigua and Barbuda holiday planning in the hands of our experts for a perfect trip to this slice of Caribbean paradise. Tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind, we customise itineraries based on your interests, be it tasting Caribbean culture at Shirly Heights or dancing to a local steel band. Working with local guides, we’ll uncover spots that are perfect for you. From hiking up Boggy Peak to ziplining through the rainforest, our curated experiences are supported by an array of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline and an app full of recommendations.

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A few of the benefits of travelling with us to Antigua and Barbuda

  • Our local Concierges
  • The Original Travel app
  • Airport lounge access
  • Destination Dossier
  • 24-hour helpline
  • Expert guides
  • 100% carbon absorption

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" This is the first time we went on a trip with Original Travel, a specialist advisor who listens to our expectations, and really the feeling of being pampered from departure to arrival. The concierge service is so efficient that we quickly become addicted. "

Our Antigua and Barbuda
specialists

For Antigua and Barbuda travel plans, look no further than our team of top-notch consultants. With regular research trips, we’ve sampled the culinary delights of Shirley Heights, sailed around Nelson’s Dockyard and stayed at some of the islands’ most stunning properties. While you’re away, we’ll also hook you up with the best guides around, teeming with passion for everything from watersports to spa treatments, who will be clued up on your interests for personalised recommendations and tours.

Who is Antigua best for?

Sunseekers and sailors. Antigua now hosts sailing ships of a more peaceful variety during the famous annual Sailing Week. The smaller sister island of Barbuda lies some 20 miles to the north. Both islands have wild, Atlantic coastlines to the east, and the calm Caribbean Sea to the west, with numerous sandy beaches, sheltered coves and coral reefs that provide excellent snorkelling and diving.


What is there to do in Antigua?

Original Travel's team know the region intimately, having lived, sailed and dived here over the last decade. We can advise on the best things to see during your luxury Antigua holiday, from the colonial history of Antigua's English Harbour or Barbuda's rich wildlife, including a lagoon sanctuary for the rare frigate bird.

Also possible are kayaking, kite-surfing, fishing and boat charters. Inland, there's a variety of interesting excursions from rainforest canopy tours or eco-tours of Antigua's mangrove forests and reefs and to discover the island's wildlife, from turtles and stingrays to the pelicans and West Indian whistling ducks of Bird Island. Other possibilities include trips to the historic Nelson's Dockyard and English Harbour, and helicopter tours to nearby Montserrat Island to see its active volcano up close.

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