Beaches, bone-white and beckoning can be secluded or hopping with activity. History buffs and nautical nuts enjoying vacations in Antigua will appreciate English Harbour, which sheltered Britain's Caribbean fleet in the 18th and 19th centuries. Go for those beaches but also for sailing. Do not go for local culture because all-inclusives predominate vacations in Antigua. Lovely as it is, the island is more for tourists than travelers. The region welcomes thousands of travelers all year long, which is why they have developed a vast lodging infrastructure which includes accommodations such as Antigua vacation rentals, hotels, Antigua holiday rentals and vacation homes in Antigua.

In many ways, a throwback in time, yet geared to cater to the savvy traveler, vacations in Antigua invite the explorer to visit its labyrinth of crisscrossed streets and alleyways. Get out of the super cozy Antigua vacation rentals and absorb local color, shop for duty-free goods at Heritage Quay, and browse the boutiques at Radcliffe Quay for clothing made from sea cotton. Then, try your luck at King's Casino or sample a West Indian meal from Hemingway's veranda on lower St. Mary's Street overlooking the harbor. Then, jump in a cab, a car, a boat, hop on a bus (hold on!) or rent a bike and head for a day at the beach. Any beach will do! According to local lore 'An-TEE-gah' boasts 365 pristine beaches, all minutes from the bustling capital and offshore financial center of St. John's. Browse our featured Antigua vacation rentals and vacation homes in Antigua and The Caribbean.