Whether you're planning a trip to Antigua or are just curious about the island, here are 5 surprising facts you probably didn't know.
365 Beaches
Antigua boasts a white sand beach for every day of the year. You'll find reefs, coves and clear turquoise waters to go with the beauty of the sandy beaches. Antigua’s most popular beaches include Fort James Beach, Hawksbill Beach, Ffryes Bay, Darkwood Beach, Dickenson Bay and Turners Beach on the south and west coasts. On the east side of the island, top beaches include Half Moon Bay, voted the number one beach by the Travel Channel, and Long Bay, known for snorkeling.
Location
Antigua is the largest of the Leeward Islands. It's a 108-square-mile limestone, clay and volcanic rock, low lying coral island known for its natural landscape and pink and white sand beaches.
Language Although Antigua natives and long-time residents have their own unique dialects, they are fluent English speakers. English is the official language of the island.
Entry Requirements To visit the island, visitors from the U.S. only need a valid passport (valid for six months after travel dates) and a round trip or departure ticket. Some non-U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents traveling from the U.S. require a visa which can be applied for on arrival at the airport. Applications can also be made online via “Visa Services” at www.immigration.gov.ag.
Destination Weddings Simplified
Getting married on Antigua and Barbuda is easy and unlike many Caribbean destinations there are no residency requirements allowing for couples to marry the day or the next day they arrive. Even cruise passengers can marry while in port. All couples need to wed are valid passports, proof of citizenship and proof of marital status. All applicants must be over 18 years of age. If the bride or groom were previously married, they will need the original divorce decree or, in the case of a widow or widower, the original marriage and death certificates.
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