{"id":32201,"date":"2024-02-15T15:14:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T15:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=32201"},"modified":"2024-02-16T15:21:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:21:32","slug":"best-excursions-in-antigua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Best Excursions in Antigua? 5 Unmissable Moments for Your Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There can be no doubt there are some amazing things to see and do here. So we thought we\u2019d give you a hand and countdown our top excursions in Antigua.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<p>These\u00a0<strong>top excursions in Antigua<\/strong> will leave you feeling like the king or queen of the world on this incredible island. Plus, because the island is only just over 108 square miles, every activity on the island is within reach no matter where you stay.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But when you can go anywhere and do almost anything, what do you choose to do?<\/p>\n<p>One option is to be overwhelmed by choice and stay put on your sun lounger. Don&#8217;t get me wrong, that&#8217;s a solid option. But if you want more from your trip, then why don&#8217;t we distill this island of options into a top 5 picks? So you know comprehensively which activities to get on your island itinerary?<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get into it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shirley-heights-antigua.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shirley-heights-antigua.jpg\" alt=\"The view from Shirley Heights makes it one of the best excursions in Antigua\" class=\"wp-image-32226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shirley-heights-antigua.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shirley-heights-antigua-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/shirley-heights-antigua-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can get thees views from a cracking excursions in Antigua. Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/neufal54-54756\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2585115\">neufal54<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2585115\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d8af8036b99\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d8af8036b99\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d8af8036b99\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#Brief_Overview_of_Antigua\" title=\"Brief Overview of Antigua\">Brief Overview of Antigua<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#Top_5_Excursions_in_Antigua\" title=\"Top 5 Excursions in Antigua\">Top 5 Excursions in Antigua<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#What_Makes_Them_So_Good\" title=\"What Makes Them So Good?\">What Makes Them So Good?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#1_Visit_St_Johns\" title=\"1. Visit St John\u2019s\">1. Visit St John\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#2_Stunning_Shirley_Heights\" title=\"2. Stunning Shirley Heights\">2. Stunning Shirley Heights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#3_Nelsons_Dockyard\" title=\"3. Nelson&#8217;s Dockyard\">3. Nelson&#8217;s Dockyard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#4_Ziplining_Through_the_Rainforest\" title=\"4. Ziplining Through the Rainforest\">4. Ziplining Through the Rainforest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#5_365_Beaches\" title=\"5. 365 Beaches\">5. 365 Beaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/best-excursions-in-antigua\/#Discover_More_About_4_Adults-Only_Antigua_Resorts_We_Love\" title=\"Discover More About 4 Adults-Only Antigua Resorts We Love\">Discover More About 4 Adults-Only Antigua Resorts We Love<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_Overview_of_Antigua\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Brief Overview of Antigua<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned, Antigua encompasses 108 square miles of beautiful coastline &#8211; and crams a whopping 365 beaches into that areas. No wonder it&#8217;s one of the<strong>\u00a0top Caribbean holiday destinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With one dazzling Caribbean beach for every day of the year, if you\u2019re an advocate of the classic fly and flop break, the island is a must. But, beyond the beaches, a vibrant colonial history, rum-infused mellowness, and the <strong>finest sunsets known to mankind\u00a0<\/strong>all show why this charming island is rapidly becoming so popular.<\/p>\n<p>Adventure-seekers, romantics, and beach lovers,\u00a0<strong>this five-point introduction highlights exactly what you need<\/strong>\u00a0on your Antigua to-do list. So let\u2019s tell you more about these incredible activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ANTIGUA Nr. 1 Travel Guide - ALL Top Sights in 4K + Drone\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q2R67jRxX8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Excursions_in_Antigua\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Top 5 Excursions in Antigua<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have a holiday in Antigua on the horizon, then you need to <strong>have these excursions on your to-do list<\/strong> &#8211; regardless of how long your stay is.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Visiting St John\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stunning views at Shirley Heights<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nelsons Dockyard<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ziplining through the rainforest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>All the beaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Them_So_Good\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What Makes Them So Good?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you may be thinking there\u2019s sooo much to do in Antigua, why are we narrowing it down?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Well, firstly, it\u2019s a good inquiry. But we don\u2019t all have time to burn on holiday. And with\u00a0<strong>365 awesome beaches in Antigua<\/strong>, it can sometimes be difficult to pull yourself away from the shore.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, if you&#8217;ve managed to pick up a <a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/01\/cheap-caribbean-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheap Caribbean holiday<\/a> in Antigua with Blue Bay (wink, wink) then chances are you probably have enough leeway left in your budget for some unique experiences. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cp0SlfxOPXx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Sarah Nawrocki (@sarah.nawrocki)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Visit_St_Johns\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #a058de;\">1. Visit St John\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A popular port for <a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/01\/things-to-do-on-a-caribbean-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caribbean cruises<\/a>, marvel at a kaleidoscope of candy-hued colonial cottages that lead the way to market stalls filled with tropical fruits, and duty-free shops.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antigua\u2019s capital, St. John\u2019s, is an authentic Caribbean wonder. There are so many amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/08\/things-to-do-in-st-johns-antigua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to discover in St John&#8217;s<\/a>. Of course, there are more beaches in the capital. But, away from the sand, you could also go hacking your way around the Cedar Valley Golf Course or <strong>discover more about the island&#8217;s rich heritage<\/strong> at the Museum of Antigua &amp; Barbuda, Fort James or Fort Barrington.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, take the chance to slip in some retail therapy at Heritage Quay.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walking in St John&#039;s City without any fear | Antigua and Barbuda\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TauUkKmzFf0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/collections\/cruise-deals?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cruise_Disruptor_Deals-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cruise_Disruptor_Deals-1.png 874w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cruise_Disruptor_Deals-1-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cruise_Disruptor_Deals-1-768x141.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Stunning_Shirley_Heights\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #a058de;\">2. Stunning Shirley Heights<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Widely regarded as one of the best views in Antigua, head to Antigua\u2019s hillside for a front-row seat to the island\u2019s <strong>incredible sunset<\/strong>. But there&#8217;s more than just vistas to appreciate at this restored former gun battery.<\/p>\n<p>For the best experience of Shirley Heights, we recommend heading to the lookout at 4 pm on Sundays. From 4-10 pm on the final day of the week, the viewpoint is alive with steel bands, boutiques, delicious BBQ food and rum shacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the stunning views out over English and Falmouth Harbours with a cocktail in hand and music in your soul. If there&#8217;s a better way to end the week, we don&#8217;t want to know about it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C1VkR00OFHv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C1VkR00OFHv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C1VkR00OFHv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Baffi_Angel (@baffi_angel)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Nelsons_Dockyard\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #a058de;\">3. Nelson&#8217;s Dockyard<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On your way down from Shirley Heights you\u2019ll be in the perfect spot to head for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparksantigua.com\/nelsons-dockyard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nelson\u2019s Dockyard National Park<\/a>. This extensively restored\u00a0<strong>Georgian-era marina<\/strong>\u00a0is the top sightseeing draw on this diverse island.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Granted\u00a0<strong>World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2016\u00a0<\/strong>it\u2019s extraordinarily atmospheric, boasting a museum and vibrant restaurants, bars and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Named after the famous British Naval officer, the Dockyard is full of incredible stories from history. We recommend booking on a tour to learn more about it\u2019s colourful past.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzFUEQgOPnO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzFUEQgOPnO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzFUEQgOPnO\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Nelsons Dockyard (@nelsonsdockyard)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ziplining_Through_the_Rainforest\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #a058de;\">4. Ziplining Through the Rainforest<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What could be cooler than whizzing through the air over the top of one of the most incedible stretches of rainforest in the world?<\/p>\n<p>The Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour is a\u00a0<strong>unique eco-tour<\/strong> through the island&#8217;s<strong> lush rainforest<\/strong>. The only zip adventure on the island, the team positioned just above the village of John Hughes have been sending thrill-seeking tourists hurtling through the canopy for over a decade.<\/p>\n<p>Experience a breathtaking aerial journey through the verdant jungle, high above the trees. With 12 lines to choose from, you can elect to be as daring as you like &#8211; but do you have the stomach to take on &#8216;The Screamer&#8217;? A 325 ft across 300 ft high wire that is unlike anything else you&#8217;ve ever experienced.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ZIPLINE in Antigua Rainforest \ud83c\udf04 Antigua and Barbuda\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aOO6NTw495s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/subscriber-exclusives?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1536x281.png 1536w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1.png 1748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_365_Beaches\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #a058de;\">5. 365 Beaches<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Okay, so\u00a0<strong>all\u00a0<\/strong>the beaches might be a stretch for your average one-week, ten-day or even two-week getaway.<\/p>\n<p>But you have to make sure your excursions in Antigua include a trip to at least some of the stunning stretches of sand. Every single one of Antigua\u2019s 365 beaches are made up of\u00a0<strong>powder-white sands<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>enamel-blue waters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moreover, they\u2019re all entirely accessible to the public, so go on, dip your\u00a0<strong>toes in the sea<\/strong>\u00a0and soak up the Caribbean sun.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/antigua-beach.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/antigua-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Shot from the side of a beach in Antigua\" class=\"wp-image-32228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/antigua-beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/antigua-beach-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/antigua-beach-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Can you think of a better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon? Or Monday, or Tuesday, or Wednesday&#8230; Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@saltedhoney?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Kelcie Papp<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/green-palm-trees-on-beach-shore-under-blue-sky-during-daytime-SXtoBVik1RE?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_More_About_4_Adults-Only_Antigua_Resorts_We_Love\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Discover More About 4 Adults-Only Antigua Resorts We Love<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Those were our top picks for excursions in Antigua. But if you want to find out more about this awesome island and those excursions then check out what happened when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/caribbeanwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/11\/3-days-exploring-all-of-antiguas-wonder-my-highlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charlotte had 3 days exploring Antigua<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Or, if you\u2019ve seen enough, how about we tell you which resorts you should have on your Antigua getaway radar?\u00a0<strong>Click the button below<\/strong> and we\u2019ll take you on a tour of our top four.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/02\/elite-island-resorts-in-antigua\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Choose-Your-Paradise-Today-Button.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Choose-Your-Paradise-Today-Button.png 1000w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Choose-Your-Paradise-Today-Button-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Choose-Your-Paradise-Today-Button-768x108.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There can be no doubt there are some amazing things to see and do here. 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