|
Warm, steady winds, an interesting
coastline with safe harbours, and a protective
wall of coral reef. The characteristics that persuaded
Admiral Nelson to choose Antigua as the base for
Great Britain's Caribbean Fleet in 1784, now make
it one of the Caribbean's most sought-after tourist
destinations.
The trade winds that
once blew British battleships safely into English
Harbour now fuel one of the world's foremost maritime
events, Sailing Week. The expansive, winding coastline
that made Antigua difficult for outsiders to navigate
is where today's hikers can discover a miles of
secluded, powdery-soft beaches.
The coral reefs that
were once the bane of marauding enemy ships now
attract snorkellers and scuba divers from all
over the world. And the fascinating, small neighbouring
island of Barbuda - once a scavenger's paradise
because so many ships wrecked on its reefs - is
now home to one of the Caribbean's best known
bird sanctuaries.
Find
& Book Your Antigua Holiday Package Click
Here
|
