ANTIGUA: About Antigua

Antigua's romantic history began with its discovery in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, who named it for the Santa Maria de Antigua Church in Seville, Spain.  The Island is roughly circular and ringed by jagged coves, intriguing bays and quaint harbors. This 108 square mile Island boasts 365 beaches, literally one for each day of the year. 

Although Antigua is partly volcanic and partly coral limestone, its lush gentle hills provide excellent views of its coves and neighboring Islands.  The Capital, St. Johns, is a bustling West Indian commercial center, offering an interesting variety of stores and boutiques. Heritage Quay and Redcliffe Quay are two of the main shopping areas featuring a stylish range of merchandise.

It's sister Island of Barbuda remains mostly undeveloped with the exception of a few small guest houses, and is the perfect stop for a day of swimming and snorkeling.

From rugged rainforests to soaring helitours to history-soaked plantation houses and five diamond resorts and of course, some of the world's best beaches, Antigua has something to offer the every whim (and budget) of Corporate and Incentive Groups.

Come with us then and experience this slice of paradise and see why in Antigua 'the beach is just the beginning'!