Antigua & Barbuda Travel Guide
Discover the best hotels, restaurants, activities and local businesses across the islands
Community First Credit Union Antigua: Savings, Loans & Banks Compared
Community First Credit Union Antigua (CFCCU) has served members since 1959. This guide covers savings, loans, ATMs, and how it compares to Antigua's commercial banks.
BYD Antigua: The Complete Guide to Buying a Car in 2026
BYD Antigua has an authorised dealership on Scotts Hill Road in St. John's, selling the Dolphin, Seal, Yuan Plus, and more. Buying a car on the island means navigating import duty up to 60% of CIF value, plus 15% ABST and an Environmental Levy. EVs get duty concessions and make perfect sense on a 108-square-mile island. This guide covers every route to getting wheels in Antigua.
Best Restaurants in St. John's Antigua: Local Food Guide 2026
Best Restaurants in St. John's Antigua: Local Food Guide 2026
Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery Antigua: Caribbean Art in the Rainforest
Visit Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery on Antigua's Fig Tree Drive — a rainforest art gallery showcasing original Caribbean artwork by Sallie Harker and established regional artists. Open November to May.
Signs & Impressions Antigua: The Complete 2026 Printing & Signage Guide
Signs & Impressions on All Saints Road, St. John's, is Antigua's best-known quick print shop for digital printing, custom signage, and promotional materials. But the island has a full ecosystem of printing and signage providers. This guide maps every major player, from 50-year-old offset printers to vehicle wrap specialists and marine vinyl experts near English Harbour, so you can match your project to the right company every time.
Private Clinics, Medical Labs & Urgent Care in Antigua: The Complete 2026 Guide
Antigua has a solid network of private clinics, diagnostic labs, and urgent care centres that most visitors and expats never find until they need one. MedPath Clinical Laboratory on Upper St. Mary's Street is the go-to for walk-in blood and diagnostic tests. Woods Urgent Care at Woods Mall handles injuries and acute illness fast. Belmont Clinic offers full radiology including MRI and CT scans. This guide maps every key facility to the right use case so you're never searching blind.
Antigua Nightlife 2026: Best Bars, Clubs & Late-Night Guide
From laid-back beach bars on Dickenson Bay to full-on dance clubs in St. John's and the legendary Sunday sunset party at Shirley Heights, this complete guide covers every zone of Antigua's nightlife scene for 2026 — including Carnival, dress codes, and how to get around after dark.
Electronics & Tech Stores in Antigua: RadioShack, ACT & the Complete 2026 Guide
Need to buy a phone charger, fix a cracked screen, or pick up a laptop in Antigua? You're covered. RadioShack has two stores in St. John's, while sister company ACT is the island's largest tech enterprise with over 35 years of service. Courts, TechShop, and A&C Electronics round out the options. This guide covers every electronics and tech store worth knowing about in Antigua in 2026.
Insurance Companies in Antigua & Barbuda: CGI, ABI & the Complete 2026 Guide
Antigua & Barbuda has 15+ licensed insurers regulated by the FSRC. CGI (Consumers' Guarantee Insurance) leads for motor and home cover. ABI Insurance covers marine, life, and general needs. Sagicor is the go-to for health insurance. With hurricane season running June through November, May is the smartest time to review and renew your policy. This guide matches every type of resident, expat, and visitor to the right provider.
Banks in Antigua & Barbuda: ACB Caribbean, ECAB, CIBC & Your Complete 2026 Guide
Antigua's banking sector changed forever in 2021. Here's your practical 2026 guide to ACB Caribbean, ECAB, CIBC, opening hours, ATMs, and how to open an account.
Clothing Stores in Antigua: Payless, Shoul's & Where to Shop
St. John's is Antigua's fashion hub. Payless at Woods Mall covers affordable shoes, clothing, and accessories. Shoul's Chief Store and John F. Shoul Store are the island's beloved family-run department stores, both with 75+ years of history. TWIST Mall, Village Walk, and Heritage Quay round out a surprisingly full shopping scene for an island this size.
Pharmacies in Antigua: Medication, Lab Tests & Dental Care
Antigua has a solid network of pharmacies, private labs, and dental clinics for tourists and expats alike. Health First Pharmacy and Ceco Pharmacy cover St. John's, with Ceco open until midnight. MedPath Clinical Laboratory on Upper St. Mary's Street accepts walk-in blood tests. 268 Dental on Friars Hill Road handles emergency appointments. And the Belmont Clinic covers diagnostics including MRI and CT scans.
Best Beach Bars in Antigua 2026: Rum, Sunsets & the Ultimate Liming Guide
Antigua's beach bars are more than cold drinks on sand — they're where the island's liming culture comes alive. From OJ's rum shack at Crab Hill to the Caribbean's award-winning Catherine's Café at Pigeon Point, here are the best beach bars in Antigua for 2026, organised by vibe so you know exactly where to go.
The Stock Exchange Antigua: Guide to Pre-Loved Shopping
The Stock Exchange on Friars Hill Road, St. John's is Antigua's best-known buy-sell-trade shop for quality used furniture, appliances, clothing, and household goods. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9am to 5pm, it's a go-to for budget travellers, expats furnishing homes, and locals hunting a deal. Pair your visit with Fashion Encore, the hospice-run thrift shops in downtown St. John's, for a full day of pre-loved treasure hunting.
Best Hardware & Plumbing Stores in Antigua: Complete 2026 Guide
Antigua has a strong network of hardware and plumbing suppliers for every budget and project type. Antigua Plumbing & Hardware Centre (est. 1970) is the island's long-standing anchor. DEWS Pro Builders leads on lumber. A&R Hardware and Louis Hardware Depot offer everyday low prices. Legend Hardware and North Coast Hardware fill out the parish coverage. For luxury fixtures, H2One brings German and Swiss engineering. For wholesale trade fittings, PEL is the go-to distributor.
Grocery Shopping in Antigua: XPZ, Epicurean & Every Store Compared
Antigua has a solid grocery scene for every budget and location. Epicurean Fine Foods leads on range and quality, with two locations including a marina store at Jolly Harbour. XPZ is the budget-friendly local favourite. First Choice Foods has 80-plus years in the business. Oops Supermarket covers Cassada Gardens. Bring a reusable bag, prices are in EC dollars (EC$2.70 = US$1), and card payments are widely accepted at the bigger stores.
Gas Stations in Antigua: The Complete Driver's Fueling Guide
Where are Antigua's gas stations, which ones are open 24 hours, and do they take cards? The complete parish-by-parish fueling guide for drivers.
Renting a Car in Antigua: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
To rent a car in Antigua, you need your home driving licence plus a $20 Antiguan driving permit your rental company issues at pickup. No advance prep needed. Drive on the left. Speed limits are 40 mph on open roads and 20 mph in towns. Small cars start around $45 per day. The island is just 108 square miles, so every beach and landmark is within an hour's drive.
Antigua from Canada: Flights, Tips & What to Expect in 2026
Direct flights from Toronto to Antigua take under 5 hours with Air Canada or WestJet. No visa needed for Canadians. Everything you need to plan your trip.
Best Cafes in Antigua: Coffee, Bowls & Breakfast Spots 2026
Carib Bean Coffee Roasters, The Bowl Eatery, Fred's Belgian Waffles and more. The best cafes in Antigua for coffee, healthy food and a great breakfast
Antigua Sailing Week 2026: The Spectator's Complete Guide
Plan your visit to Antigua Sailing Week 2026 (April 22–26). Best spectator spots, beach festivals, English Harbour bar scene, and where to stay near Nelson’s Dockyard.
Dickenson Bay Antigua: The Complete Guide to Hotels, Beaches & Restaurants
Complete guide to Dickenson Bay Antigua: best hotels by traveller type, top restaurants by vibe, the Kon-Tiki floating bar, water sports & day trips from the beach.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Antigua 2026: Honest Reviews
Antigua has around a dozen genuine all-inclusive resorts spread across five parishes. Sandals Grande Antigua is the top pick for couples on Dickenson Bay. Curtain Bluff is the prestige choice with a 65% repeat-guest rate and the Caribbean's most celebrated wine cellar. Families lean toward St. James's Club or Royalton Antigua. Budget travelers should look at Jolly Beach Resort. This guide matches the right resort to the right traveler, with honest verdicts on value, beach quality, and location.
Kitesurfing in Antigua: 40 Knots Guide & Best Spots (2026)
Kitesurfing in Antigua: 40 Knots Guide & Best Spots (2026)
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua: The Complete Visitor Guide (2026)
Everything you need to know about visiting Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Tickets, match schedule, getting there, and tips for non-match days.
Best Beaches in Antigua 2026: The Complete Guide to 365 Beaches
Antigua claims 365 beaches — one for every day of the year. The best ones for swimming are on the west and southwest coasts, where the water is calm and protected from Atlantic swells. Dickenson Bay is the most accessible and liveliest. Half Moon Bay on the east coast is the most dramatically beautiful. Ffryes Beach and Darkwood Beach on the southwest are the best if you want space and quality without the crowds.
Things to Do in English Harbour, Antigua: The Complete Guide
English Harbour is Antigua's most historically and culturally rich area, built around Nelson's Dockyard — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only continuously operating Georgian dockyard in the world. It has excellent restaurants, a thriving sailing scene, hikes to Shirley Heights with legendary Sunday sunset parties, and a concentration of boutique hotels and bars that make it the best base for visitors who want more than just a beach holiday.
Is Sugar Ridge Resort Antigua open in 2026?
Sugar Ridge Resort Antigua closed in 2020 and won't reopen. Here's what happened, what Sugar Ridge Homes is, and the new restaurants Rokuni and Roca now open on site.
Shirley Heights Antigua: The Complete Guide to the View, the BBQ, and the Sunday Party
Everything you need to know about Shirley Heights Antigua — the iconic Sunday BBQ party, Thursday Reggae Heights, daytime views, admission prices, and how to get there.
Jolly Beach Antigua: The Complete Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about Jolly Beach Antigua in 2026 — the beach, Jolly Beach Resort honest review, and the latest on the Nikki Beach construction next door. Is it still worth visiting? Yes.
Best Restaurants in Antigua 2026: From Beach Bars to Fine Dining
Antigua's restaurant scene punches well above its size. Sheer Rocks leads for fine dining with its cliffside sea views. Catherine's Café is the best spot for a long Caribbean lunch. Cecilia's High Point Café is the local favourite for authentic Antiguan food. The area around English Harbour and Falmouth has the highest concentration of good restaurants on the island. Most places are casual, cash-friendly, and heavily focused on fresh seafood.
Best Hotels in Barbuda 2026
Barbuda is one of the most unspoilt islands in the Caribbean — 17 miles of pink and white sand beaches, a population of around 1,500 people, and almost no crowds. Hotels here are small, exclusive, and deliberately low-key. Barbuda Belle leads for luxury bungalow stays. Barbuda Cottages suits travellers who want something simpler and personal. And Nobu Beach Inn Barbuda, opening in 2026, is set to become one of the most talked-about new resorts in the region.
Cocobay Resort Antigua: Everything You Need to Know Before You Book
Cocobay Resort is an adults-only boutique hotel on Antigua's southwest coast, set on a headland between two beaches. It has 53 colourful hillside cottages with sea views, a pool, and direct access to Ffryes Beach — one of the island's most beautiful stretches of sand. It sits next to Sheer Rocks, consistently rated one of Antigua's top restaurants. Rates are lower than Hermitage Bay or Galley Bay, making Cocobay the best-value boutique option on the island for couples.
Best Hotels in Antigua & Barbuda 2026
Antigua welcomed a record 330,000+ stay-over visitors in 2024, and it's easy to see why. The island has hotels for every style: ultra-luxury boutique resorts like Hermitage Bay, polished all-inclusives like Galley Bay and Royalton, family-friendly options like Blue Waters, and budget-friendly stays near Dickenson Bay. The west coast gives you the calmest water and the best sunsets. Pick your style, pick your beach, and you're set.
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