Antigua and Barbuda

At a Glance

Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean twin-island nation celebrated for its 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, surrounded by some of the clearest turquoise water in the Atlantic. The atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried, with a sailing culture, colourful colonial architecture, and warm island hospitality. Those seeking adventure beyond the beach may find the islands feel small after a few days.

• Cricket, not football, is the national sport — produced West Indies cricket legends.
• Nelson's Dockyard is one of the only Georgian-era naval dockyards still in use worldwide.
• Redonda island is claimed as a kingdom by various eccentrics — competing 'governments' exist.
• One of the safest Caribbean nations despite high regional violence.