Antigua and Barbuda
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Stay in the X Factor 'Judge's House' in Antigua
UK travel agent Globehunters has announced a flash sale on holidays at the St James's Club Resort in Antigua, which was chosen as one of the X Factor Judge's Houses.
St James Club & Villas Antigua to feature on the X Factor
St James Club & Villas Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts Group, recently welcomed The X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger and her six contestants, after being selected as an official location for the exciting Judges' Houses part of the popular ITV show.
Private beach paradise in Barbuda
Miles of beach paradise is now available for private hire at North Beach Barbuda. For groups of friends and families looking for a stress-free way to holiday together, this beautiful stretch of sand on the sleepy island of Barbuda, neighbouring Antigua in the Caribbean, is a quirky and laid back alternative for up to fifteen people.
Stay on Pineapple Beach, Antigua
Nestled on a white curve of sand, the Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua sits in some 25 acres of tropical gardens on the east coast of the island.
Relax in Antigua
Escape the icy weather to the beautiful white sands and mouth watering Caribbean cuisine of Antigua. Experience the ‘no worries’ ethos of island living with this fabulously relaxing, all inclusive late deal from Solos Holidays.
The nation of Antigua and Barbuda is a beach-lover’s paradise.
While small, the two islands proudly boast some of the best beaches in the Caribbean; 365 beaches in fact – one for every day of the year!
Ideal for divers, the sea is teeming with marine life and a treasure trove of reefs and wrecks, making it ideal for those after some sub-aquatic swimming.
The tiny island of Barbuda remains untouched and is positively deserted at times – an iconic desert isle. Far from the resorts and activity on Antigua, Barbuda’s locals are colonies of frigate birds who roam the lonely isle. There are a few guesthouses on the island, but in the most part there is not much here for tourists.
Antigua and Barbuda Essential Information:
Capital: Saint John's
Places of interest: Codrington, English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard
Time Zone: GMT -4
Language: English (primary)
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD). For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc
International dialling code: +1268
