Antigua

If you are looking for a traditional Caribbean break, then the island of Antigua will tick many of the boxes for your HOT Holiday in the sun.

Situated within the West Indies, the island is relatively small but is home to a wide selection of top class hotels, many of which are located in prime positions around the coastline to provide the best possible views out over the clear blue waters of the sea.

As with other Caribbean Islands, Antigua benefits from relatively high temperatures throughout the year with plenty of sun, although there is a rainy season that runs from June through to November when you might encounter heavy showers.

When it comes to a holiday on Antigua, there is little doubt that the beaches are the main draw – and there are plenty of them to choose from.

Dickenson Bay is well visited by tourists thanks to the many hotels located nearby, whilst Pigeo Point is a good option for families who simply want to relax on the sand.

Should you want to escape the crowds, then the likes of Half Moon Bay and Johnson’s Point might be worth considering.

Given the beauty of the waters around Antigua, it will come as little surprise that trips around the coast by boat are a popular attraction for visitors, particularly as that also provides a way in which to visit some of the quietest beaches that can’t be accessed with ease by land.

Away from the beaches, you could head into the forests to take a zipline trip through the trees or explore some of the historical sites around the major cities such as the capital St Johns.

St John’s Cathedral and Fort James are just two such sites that will provide an insight into island life, and show that Antigua is about more than just the beach.