| The heart shaped island of Antigua is bathed in the | | | | market which is at the southern end of Market |
| warm tropical sunshine that greets its visitors as they | | | | Street. The coastline to the northwest of St John's is |
| arrive. Many of the visitors are watersports | | | | the setting for Antigua's number one industry... Two |
| enthusiasts who are well acquainted with the | | | | beautiful white beaches, Runaway Bay and Dickenson |
| incredible nautical and sub-aqua opportunities, but | | | | Bay are major attractions for the island, and the |
| there are other, richer treasures on the island to be | | | | hotel industry has been quick to spot and market its |
| explored. | | | | assets. |
| If you arrive during the month of April, you'll be part | | | | Dickenson Bay in particular is well-equipped to show |
| of, or be witness to, the arrival of thousands of | | | | the world its splendour: glass-bottomed boats and a |
| mariners arriving for one the highest profile, | | | | number of diving schools feature among the services |
| prestigious events in the sporting calendar: Antigua | | | | and facilities available to visitors. Half Moon Bay |
| Sailing Week. Yachting experts and enthusiasts from | | | | another beach on Antigua which is well worth a visit: |
| all over the world congregate to take part in five | | | | situated on the southern part of the island, it's |
| days of international class racing, but let their hair | | | | considered by many to be one of the finest on the |
| down afterwards during seven days of post race | | | | island, not least because of its perfect circular shape. |
| partying. | | | | Whether you spend your time at or away from the |
| Antigua's capital is St John's, in the northwest of the | | | | beach, time spent on the island of Antigua is certain |
| island. here you'll find the locally grown fruit and | | | | to be a vacation treat you'll never forget! |
| vegetables and other produce at the vibrant, bustling | | | | |