About Antigua
At 108 square miles, the English-speaking island of Antigua
is the largest of the Leeward islands. It is located in the
Eastern Caribbean, about 200 nautical miles southeast of
Puerto Rico. It enjoys warm weather year round, with lows
in the winter months around 75°F, and summer highs
averaging 85°F. Antigua is known for its beautiful beaches
scattered all around the island's edge. The waters are
mostly calm and clear, and provide endless opportunities
for snorkeling and diving among the reefs that surround the
island.
Getting Around
Most of the major Car companies are represented in Antigua,
such as
www.avis.com
www.budget.com
There
is a $20US temporary license fee required, valid for 3
months. The car rental companies will assist you with that
at the time of your arrival.
Getting to Antigua
From
North America
Air Canada www.aircanada.com
American Airlines
www.aa.com
Continental
Airlines www.continental.com
US
Airways www.usairways.com
From the UK
& Europe
BWIA www.bwee.com
British Airways
www.britishairways.com
Virgin
Atlantic www.virgin-atlantic.com
Entry Requirements
Citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, and other countries in
the EU do not require a visa to travel to the Carribean.As
of June 8, 2007, US citizens will need either a valid
passport, or documentation that your passport application
is in process. Click here for further explanation from
the US Department of State. You will need to provide
Antigua Immigration with information of where you are
staying in Antigua, accompanied by an onward or return
ticket.
*There is no
fee to enter. However, there is a $20US/50EC departure tax
per person when leaving the island.
Currency
The
Eastern Carribbean dollar (EC) is Antigua’s currency. It is
currently tied to the US Dollar at 2.67EC to 1 Dollar.
Dollars are accepted as well as the local currency
everywhere.
Useful Websites
www.antigua-barbuda.org
www.antiguanice.com
www.sailingweek.com
www.antiguacaribbean.com
(U.S.
Representative)
