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Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda is an island nation located in the Eastern Caribbean, boasting 365 soft white sandy beaches ("one for each day of the year") surrounded by long stretches of coral reef amid blue crystal clear waters.

At 14 miles long, Antigua (pronounced an-TEE-ga) is the larger of the two islands with the capital city, St. John's, a major jumping off point for exploring its tropical beauty as well as strong ties to English history — dating back to 1784 when Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua to establish Great Britain's most strategic Caribbean naval base.

Today, Antigua and Barbuda continue to attract those with a love of the sea, as a half million visitors arrive each year from all over the world to swim, snorkel, dive or fish around its sun-kissed shoreline.

More about Antigua & Barbuda travel around the Web:

Antigua and Barbuda - The official travel site with a wealth of information on its beaches, best snorkeling & diving sites, plus details on St. John's, English Harbour, related history and fun facts, plus practical weather information, hotel & honeymoon guides, maps & picture galleries.

Antigua Hotels & Tourist Association - Extensive directory of member-approved hotels ranging from luxury resorts to family inns with contact details and related links, related restaurant guide, travel tips & advice, and links to more Antigua travel information, events, news & weather.

Antigua & Barbuda Travel Information - A vivid look at the islands from Lonely Planet featuring photos, maps & facts on top attractions including St. John's, English Harbour, Betty's Hope plantation, Nelson's Dockyard and related weather information, average hotel & restaurant costs, with visitor comments and travel tips.

Antigua & Barbuda - Wikitravel guide with insider tips on the best places to stay with suggested hotels and phone numbers, top shopping spots, restaurants, facts on airlines serving the islands, how to get around and more on major attractions.

Antigua Events - Up-to-the-minute happenings throughout the islands in an easily browseable event calendar, plus surf around the right-hand menu for more on suggested itineraries, day trips, shopping, hotel & restaurant guides.

barbudaful - A focus on the island of Barbuda with sections on events, shopping, things to do and see with info on the earliest inhabitants, the Ciboney, Arawaks and Caribs. You can find out more about the Frigate bird, Barbuda's amorous pirates.The rookery is a tourist draw for birders from all nations.

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