Antigua and Barbuda · Caribbean
Antigua claims 365 beaches — one for every day of the year — and while that number might be generous depending on how you count, the point stands: you will not run out of sand here. Dickenson Bay is the postcard-perfect resort strip. Half Moon Bay is wilder, with bigger waves and fewer people. Then there are the hidden coves you find by following dirt roads through dry scrubland, which is half the fun. English Harbour is one of the most beautiful natural harbors in the Caribbean, home to Nelson's Dockyard, a restored 18th-century naval base that's now a UNESCO site. Sailing Week in late April turns the whole island into a regatta party. The vibe is unhurried, the rum punches are strong, and the sunsets from Shirley Heights on Sunday afternoons come with a steel-band soundtrack.
Eden Beach on Antigua's Hawksbill peninsula is listed as the only beach in Antigua and Barbuda with legally sanctioned nudity. Where it is, what to check first, and the islands' best beaches.
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A comprehensive guide to Antigua and Barbuda's beaches, from the busy resort strip at Dickenson Bay to the deserted pink sands of Barbuda's 17 Mile Beach, covering west coast calm waters, Atlantic-facing Half Moon Bay, English Harbour history, and practical tips for getting around.
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Solo travel in the Caribbean works best on Puerto Rico, Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, the USVI and Cayman — walkable, bus-linked, Level 1 advisories. The real cost is the single supplement.
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The best Caribbean markets: Castries (St Lucia), Marigot (St Martin), St George’s spice market (Grenada) and Willemstad’s Floating Market. Go before 9am, bring cash, skip conch and coral.
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Four Caribbean ferry chains work without a plane: the Virgin Islands from $25, Guadeloupe to St. Lucia on L’Express des Îles, the Grenadines, and St. Maarten to Anguilla in 20 minutes.
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Caribbean wellness retreats ranked: BodyHoliday St. Lucia includes a daily treatment, COMO Parrot Cay and Six Senses La Sagesse run the deepest programmes, Sivananda Bahamas is the budget pick.
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