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In 1784, Admiral Horatio Nelson
chose Antigua, situated in the centre of the Leeward Islands, as
the base for Great Britain's Caribbean Fleet. It is hard not to see
why, as the island boasts a varied coastline with secure docking
points, a protective coral reef and steady trade winds. Add to that
shimmering sandy beaches, bright sunshine and a laid-back attitude
and it is no surprise that Antigua, together with its smaller
sister island Barbuda, is today one of the Caribbean's most popular
tourist spots. Along with the uninhabited
Redonda Island, Antigua and Barbuda form a tiny nation with a
population descended largely from African slaves and a mix of
Europeans. Visitors flock to enjoy the stretches of beach and miles
of excellent hikes on Antigua, the protected nature reserve of
Redonda, the exclusive resorts and superb bird sanctuary on
Barbuda, and world-class snorkelling and scuba diving among wrecks
along the nation's coral reefs. The warm winds that Nelson relied
on to bring his ships safely into harbour now contribute to one of
the world's biggest maritime events, Sailing Week.
The nation's largest city is the popular cruise
destination of St Johns, situated on Antigua. With a strong
maritime history, the city is filled with related attractions and
also offers visitors a chance to shop, dine and unwind. Codrington
(named after sugar plantation Christopher Codrington) is Barbuda's
main city and acts as a base for explorations of the many coastal
shipwrecks, as well as the island's frigate bird population.
Ultimately, however, visitors to this island nation come to enjoy
the expanse of sandy beaches and the unique atmosphere of the
Eastern Caribbean.
Tourist Offices - Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism,
St John's Antigua: +1 268 462 0480 or www.antigua-barbuda.org
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Entry Requirements
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All nationalities must hold confirmed
onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their period
of intended stay.
- For Australians -
Australians require a valid passport. A visa is not
required for stays of up to one month.
- New Zealand nationals require a valid passport. A visa
is not needed for a stay of up to one month.
- US citizens do not require a passport providing they
hold other documents with proof of identity, such as a birth
certificate, driver's licence with photo, a citizenship
card/naturalisation certificate, or a voter's registration card. A
visa is not required for stays of up to one month.
- US citizens do not require a passport providing they
hold other documents with proof of identity, such as a birth
certificate, driver's licence with photo, a citizenship
card/naturalisation certificate, or a voter's registration card. A
visa is not required for stays of up to one month.
- UK nationals require a valid passport. A visa is not
required for stays of up to six months.
Currency of Antigua and Barbuda
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the main form
of currency, and it is tied to the US Dollar, with US$1 equal to
EC$2.7 (long-standing, pegged rate) . US currency can be used
nearly everywhere. Major currencies and travellers cheques can be
exchanged at the international banks in St John's and at many
hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely
accepted.
Antigua and Barbuda
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Antigua
and Barbuda is +1, in common with the US, Canada and most of the
Caribbean, followed by 268. The outgoing code is 011 followed by
the relevant country code (e.g. 01144 for the United Kingdom).
Antigua is covered by a GSM 900 mobile network, and GSM 1900 covers
both Antigua and Barbuda. Internet cafes are available in tourist
areas.
Antigua and Barbuda
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Antigua over 18 years do not have
to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 227g of tobacco; and
1 litre wine or spirits.
Antigua and Barbuda
Holidays - Tipping Information
10 to15% depending on the service. Some
restaurants and hotels will automatically add a 10% gratuity.
Porters and bellhops expect 50 cents per bag, and taxi drivers 10
to 15% of the fare. There is an additional room tax of
8.5%.
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