365 BEACHES
Luxury Antigua Holidays from the UK
365
BEACHES
~8½ hrs
DIRECT FROM LONDON
ATOL
PROTECTED
Why Antigua
25+
HAND-VETTED RESORTS
A Beach for Every Day of the Year
Antigua makes a famous promise: 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It is the rare Caribbean island that lives up to its own marketing — a coastline of impossibly pretty coves, calm turquoise bays and powder sand, wrapped around an interior of rolling green and Georgian history at Nelson's Dockyard. It is also the sailing capital of the Caribbean, its harbours full of masts each season.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Antigua — we find you the beach and the resort that suit you, from a serene adults-only hideaway to a family-friendly bay with calm, shallow water.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio of the island's best resorts, we build an Antigua that's as relaxed or as lively as you want it to be.
Antigua's promise of a beach a day is real. Our job is simply to find you the ones worth coming back to.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Beyond the beach, Antigua rewards the curious. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Nelson's Dockyard
A UNESCO-listed Georgian naval dockyard at English Harbour, still working, still beautiful. Wander the restored buildings, then watch the yachts come in over a rum punch.
A Beach a Day
365 beaches, the island claims — from the calm of Dickenson Bay to the pink-tinged sand of half-hidden coves. We point you to the ones worth the drive.
Stingray City
Wade and snorkel on a shallow sandbar offshore where southern stingrays glide around you, gentle and curious. A highlight for families and first-timers alike.
Sailing & Yachting
Antigua is the Caribbean's sailing capital. Charter a yacht for the day, or time your trip for Sailing Week, when the harbours fill with the finest boats afloat.
Shirley Heights
The Sunday-evening climb to Shirley Heights, where steel bands play and the sun drops over English and Falmouth Harbours below. The island's best sundowner, bar none.
Devil's Bridge
On the wild Atlantic east coast, a natural limestone arch carved by the surf, with blowholes throwing spray into the air. A dramatic counterpoint to the calm west.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every resort we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected dining — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
5 Nights
Antigua South Coast Escape
- VC Bird Intl arrival - private transfer to south coast (~30 min)
- 5 nights at Carlisle Bay, ocean suite
- Bed & breakfast included
- Snorkelling and kayaking from the resort's protected bay
- Half-day Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO & Shirley Heights excursion
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Antigua North Coast, Refined
- VC Bird Intl arrival - private transfer to north coast (~25 min)
- 7 nights at Blue Waters Resort & Spa, beachfront suite
- Half board across four restaurants
- Sunset catamaran cruise along the west coast
- Half-day Stingray City & Bird Island excursion
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Jumby Bay Island
- VC Bird Intl arrival - private speedboat transfer to Jumby Bay (~10 min)
- 7 nights at Jumby Bay Island (Oetker Collection), ocean room
- Half board across the resort's four restaurants
- Private chef beach dinner with butler service
- Couples spa journey at the Sense Spa
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Antigua journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
PEAK SEASON
December to April
The dry season — warm, sunny days around 28-30C, low humidity and gentle trade winds. The island at its best, and busiest; book well ahead for the festive and half-term peaks.
EXCELLENT VALUE
May to June & November
Warm, largely dry shoulder months with lower rates and quieter beaches — and, in late April/early May, the spectacle of Antigua Sailing Week.
HURRICANE SEASON
June to November
The wetter, more humid months, overlapping the Atlantic hurricane season. Showers are usually brief and storms infrequent, but disruption is possible; travel insurance covering weather is wise.
SAILING SEASON
December to April
The dry season is also peak sailing season, building to the world-famous regattas of spring. If yachts and harbours are your thing, this is the window.
Sample Itinerary
A 7-Night Antigua Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect week unfolds.
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DAY 1 — DEPARTURE
UK to Antigua
Your direct flight departs London — around eight and a half hours — landing into V.C. Bird International. A short transfer and you're beside the calm turquoise of your chosen bay by sunset.
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DAY 2 — A BEACH A DAY
Settle In
Settle into Antigua's gentle pace — soft sand, sheltered water and a first day doing very little. A sundowner as the trade winds drop.
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DAYS 3-4 — SEA & SAIL
Stingrays & Yachts
Snorkel with stingrays on a sandbar offshore, charter a yacht for a day on the water, and beach-hop to a few of the island's 365.
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DAYS 5-6 — HISTORY & HEIGHTS
Dockyard & Shirley Heights
The Georgian dockyard at English Harbour, the windswept arch of Devil's Bridge, and the Sunday sundowner at Shirley Heights with steel bands and the finest view on the island.
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DAY 7 — FAREWELL
Final Morning & Departure
A last morning on the sand before your flight home — one more of those 365 beaches before you go.
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Practical Information
Everything You Need to Know
Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 8½ hours (British Airways, Virgin Atlantic)
- Land at V.C. Bird International
- Private transfer to your resort, arranged end to end
- Antigua is 4 hours behind the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for tourism
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Online arrival & customs form within 72 hours before departure (arriveantigua.com)
- A Tourism Guest Levy of US$5 per person per night is payable at your hotel
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations legally required from the UK
- A yellow-fever certificate is needed only if arriving from an affected country
- Good medical facilities on the island
- Comprehensive travel insurance essential
Currency & Costs
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US Dollar; both widely accepted
- Cards accepted across resorts
- Tipping around 10% where service isn't included
- English is the official language