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Antigua Beach Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

Islanders claim there are as many beaches in Antigua as days in the year.
Swim and snorkel at Pigeon Point, a five-minute drive from southeast Antigua's English Harbour.
Join a game of beach cricket at Fort Bay on the northwest coast.
Rent a chair on the beach or buy a drink at a local restaurant or bar—the owners may waive the rental fee.

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Antiguans say that they have a different beach for every day of the year. That may be an exaggeration, but the beaches here are certainly spectacular: most are protected by coral reefs, and the sand is often sugar white. Read More

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Curtain Bluff Resort

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P.O. Box 288
Morris Bay Map

Distance: 4.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Siboney Beach Club

Dickenson Bay
North of St. John's Map

Distance: 5.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Admiral's Inn

Nelson's Dockyard
English Harbour Map

Distance: 5.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Half Moon Bay Beach

1.5 miles (2.5 km) from Freetown
Half Moon Bay
Mannings, Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 9.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Beautiful Half Moon Bay on Antigua's southeastern coast is perhaps one of the most photographed... Read More

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Deep Bay
St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 3.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Nelson's Dockyard Marina

Nelson's Dockyard
Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

Distance: 5.6 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Antigua

	Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport	291.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Antigua

	Distance (mi.)
Antigua VC Bird Airport	4.9 map
Nevis Newcastle Airport	50.7 map
Pointe-a-Pitre Le Raizet Airport	59.3 map

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