Antigua is south of St. Martin, east of St. Kitts, and
north of Guadeloupe. Antigua has 108 square miles with the
highest point 1,360 feet above sea level. The language is
English, and the population is 66,000 residents. Antigua
became an independent nation in 1981.
Activities include deep sea fishing, golf, sailing, shopping,
snorkeling, and tennis. There are 365 white sandy beaches
- one for every day of the year!
The Island has a historic and cultural background which
can be experienced by visiting the Museum in St. John's,
Nelson's Dockyard at English Harbour, the Interpretation
Centre at Shirley Heights, and the sugar mill restoration
at Betty's Hope.
