Antigua & Barbuda

A Tale of Two Islands

A Caribbean tale of two islands told from a local perspective.

Even before we embarked on a tropical odyssey to Antigua and Barbuda, our considerable excitement was tempered by a touch of unfamiliarity. While we knew we could expect the warm sun, soft sands, and azure waters typical of every Caribbean haven, coming to terms with the true identity of the destination would have to come from our adventures on Antigua, the larger and more developed of the two islands, and our forays to Barbuda, its wilder, sparsely inhabited neighbor.

What we found in Antigua and Barbuda was not one exceptional island, but two: each distinct in character but so alike in their magnetic charm and breadth of profoundly memorable experiences. At once both rustic and lavish, adventurous and tranquil, the eclectic range of the attractions, accommodations, and excursions available in Antigua and Barbuda stands out as this perfect pair’s greatest virtue. Offering something for travelers of all ages and inclinations, Antigua and Barbuda is a dynamic paradise with a novel allure that defies our endeavors to summarize and chronicle it, despite our best efforts to do so for you below.