On the island of Barbuda had its winter refuge the longed-for Princess Diana ... The islands of Antigua and Barbuda, located in the Lesser Antilles, are places of high society destination. The mild and warm climate all year round, the quality hotel infrastructures and the banking facilities of this small tax haven attract a well-to-do clientele. Here you will anchor your yacht in one of the marinas of Antigua or sunbathe on one of the 365 beaches of the island. The islands of Antigua and Barbuda have beautiful landscapes and offer tourists a lot of activities such as fishing, hunting and diving, among others. Easyvoyage presents you with a complete tourist guide so you can prepare your trip to Antigua and Barbuda, and do not miss even the smallest details. Find photos and all the information about its main cities, its coasts, its flora and its fauna, as well as about the culture and traditions of the island.
Antigua and Barbuda is a small country of the Antilles located really close to Guadeloupe (French territory of overseas). The country is composed of two main islands and other minor ones. In 1493, Christopher Columbus landed on these islands during his second voyage in search of the Americas. At first, these were under the control of the Spanish, later under French rule, to finally be added to the overseas British territories. The island of Antigua, is located to the south and has 72,000 inhabitants, of which 24,000 live in the capital, Saint-John. To the north is Barbuda, much less populated than its neighbor, and with only 1,600 inhabitants who belong to the city of Codrington. The majority of its inhabitants are descendants of African slaves who worked on plantations exploited by European settlers. There are also European, Portuguese and British. The official language of the country is English, although the majority of the population speaks Creole.
It is not superfluous to carry a well-filled purse since the island of Antigua lives off tourism and the banking services are somewhat obscure. Generally they will offer you many products? Duty free? although in reality they are cheaper at the airport.
It is recommended to visit these islands between April and December. Good climate and low humidity assured in both throughout the year. The rains are more frequent between August and November, as in all the islands of the area, including hurricane season.
Remember that in Antigua and Barbuda you drive on the left. Depending on the state of the roads, generally narrow and with many curves, it is recommended to take many precautions when driving. In fact, it is also recommended to take out all-risk insurance when renting a vehicle.
To enter the islands, a validated and ongoing passport is essential. It will also be necessary to buy the return ticket in advance. Apart from this, there is no other formality to take into account if you are going to be less than 42 days in any of the islands. If you overcome them, you will need a special permit.
It is highly recommended to be aware of mosquitoes, which can spread diseases such as dengue or chikungunya. That is why it is important to respect some protection measures: long dresses, mosquito repellent on the skin and clothing and electric diffusers. If you have a fever you should go to the doctor quickly. Above all do not have to take aspirin in cases of dengue.
