Luxury Antigua & Barbuda Holidays
Hold up a brochure against any view of Antigua & Barbuda and you’ll struggle to tell the difference. This pair of islands are textbook Caribbean, where swaying palms stud sugar-white beaches which arc like crescent moons around sheltered bays.
Antigua is the larger and more well-known of the two islands, especially for its golden curves. There are 365 beaches here – one for every day of the year, making it the ideal location for a relaxing Caribbean beach holiday. Antigua’s spectacular sands are more a way of life than a quirky selling point. Sipping rum from shacks on the beach while admiring the view from a luxury resort represents a typical day here – bar for the odd snorkel. Antigua sailing holidays have also become a haven for sailors, with the island hosting their famous annual sailing week - one of the most prestigious and popular regattas in the world.
Tiny Barbuda is often dismissed in favour of its big sister, but its blush-coloured beaches, minimal tourists and reef-filled waters await those wise enough to include it on their Caribbean holiday.
Suggested itineraries for Antigua and Barbuda
Find Tropical Heritage in Nevis & Antigua
8 nights from £3,999 per person
Experience the enchanting combination of natural beauty and history with two of the most charming hotels in the region.…
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Heavenly Antigua and Idyllic Anguilla
10 nights from £6,115 per person
Couple heavenly Antigua with idyllic Anguilla and explore a collection of turquoise shores and foodie hotspots. Split…
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Authentic Caribbean Hideaways In Barbados & Bequia
10 nights from £2,999 per person
Barbados & Bequia - this fabulous twin centre itinerary offers all the ingredients you need for an authentic break in…
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St. Kitts, Sint Eustatius & Nevis Odyssey
10 nights from £3,299 per person
Caribbean Odyssey: Explore the Enchanting Islands of St. Kitts, Sint Eustatius, & Nevis Discover this tropical trifecta…
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True Saint Lucia
8 nights from £3,799 per person
Enjoy this superb twin centre journey through verdant Saint Lucia – mix cacao indulgence and jungle scenery with west…
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Relais & Châteaux in Saint Lucia & Grenada
8 nights from £3,950 per person
Combine the exquisite culinary delights of Cap Maison and Calabash Hotel, members of the Relais & Châteaux association,…
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Exotic Elegance in Saint Lucia & Barbados
8 nights from £3,299 per person
If you’re after relaxation, exploration, or a combination of both, we think Saint Lucia and Barbados are perfect to…
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From Jamaica’s Coves to Barbados’ Coral
10 nights from £3,899 per person
Soak up a hidden harmony between the timeless calm of Jamaica and Barbados’ golden shores.
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Sugar & Spice Luxury in Barbados & Grenada
10 nights from £4,699 per person
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View ItineraryBest time to visit Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda is a great year-round holiday destination, with plenty of rays to catch whenever you choose to visit.
December to April is peak season, with temperatures averaging a high of 27°C. It’s the driest time of year, sunshine is aplenty and April sees the Caribbean’s largest regatta roll into town, with Antigua Sailing Week staging races and cultural events.
The official Caribbean hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November and though the risk is unlikely, you could encounter a tropical storm. That said, June-November is typically nesting season on the island, making it a great time to spot hawksbill turtles. May to August is still beautiful, with average temperatures peaking at highs of 31°C, despite increased chances of showers. It’s also the time of Antigua’s biggest celebration, the 10-day Antigua Carnival in July and August, where the liberation of slaves is marked with performing brass and steel bands.
September to November sees the highest chance of rain but there’s still many sunshine hours to soak up and the weather turns the landscape lush and bursting with vegetation and tropical flowers.
Latest Offers
Family Winter Escape to Antigua
- 10% discount
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 14 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in two interconnecting Deluxe Beachfront Rooms at Blue Waters, Antigua, from £17,365 per family of four (2 adults and 2 children under 12), including daily breakfast, return car transfers and international flights with Virgin Atlantic. Indicative price is based on travel over festive 2026. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 20 December 2026 and 12 January 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £17,365 per family
Family Easter Sun in Antigua
- 20% discount
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 14 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Cove Suite at Blue Waters, Antigua, from £10,999 per family of four (2 adults and 2 children under 12), including daily breakfast, return car transfers and international flights with British Airways. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 9 March and 14 April 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £10,999 per family
Family Summer Sun in Antigua
- 30% discount
- Complimentary Half Board
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- International flights and transfers
Enjoy 7 nights in a Two-Bedroom Classic Beach Balcony Suite at Carlisle Bay, Antigua, from £9,799 per family of four (2 adults and 2 children under 12), with daily breakfast and dinner, return car transfers and international flights with Virgin Atlantic. Indicative price is based on travel in July 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 18 April and 11 December 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £9,799 per family
All-Inclusive Paradise in Antigua
- 20% discount
- All-inclusive
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 30 April 2027
Enjoy 7 nights in a Garden Suite at Carlisle Bay, Antigua, from £4,665 per person, including all-inclusive, return car transfers and international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on travel in April 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 4 January and 22 December 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £4,665 per person
Winter Sun Luxury in Antigua
- 30% discount
- Daily breakfast
- International flights and transfers
Enjoy 7 nights in a Garden Suite at Carlisle Bay, Antigua, from £4,445 per person, including daily breakfasgt, return car transfers and international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on travel in January 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 4 January and 22 December 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £4,445 per person
Blue Waters Antigua All-Inclusive Summer Escape
- 30% discount
- All-Inclusive
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 14 December 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Deluxe Beachfront Room at Blue Waters, Antigua, from £3,195 per person, including all-inclusive, return car transfers and international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on travel in June 2027. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 15 April to 19 December 2027 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £3,195 per person
Last Minute Antiguan Winter Sun
- Up to a 30% discount
- All-Inclusive
- International flights and transfers
- Book by 09 November 2026
Enjoy 7 nights in a Deluxe Beachfront Room at Blue Waters, Antigua, from £3,799 per person, including all-inclusive, return car transfers and international flights with British Airways. Indicative price is based on travel in November 2026. Get in touch today for your bespoke quote. Valid for travel between 5 November and 15 December 2026 (excluding blackout dates).
7 nights from £3,799 per person
Antigua & Barbuda highlights
Sailing & Maritime heritage
At the heart of Antigua’s maritime heritage, Nelson’s Dockyard is one of the island’s most important historic attractions. In operation since 1745, it’s the only surviving Georgian marina and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2016. Fully restored to its original splendour, buzzing restaurants and shops now sit inside the quaint 18th-century buildings, presided over by a number of forts that pock the hillside. The interesting museum there charts Antigua’s seafaring history, life on the dockyard and boasts a number of fascinating artefacts, including a telescope once used by Nelson himself.
Where to Stay in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua & Barbuda is well known for being spoilt rotten with beautiful beaches and many of the luxury resorts you can stay in on these islands front some of the finest strips of sand in the Caribbean. You can be atop a rocky headland, framed by lush jungle or on a private island paradise, but you'll only ever be steps from cotton-soft sand.
Curtain Bluff
Perched on a rocky peninsula, Curtain Bluff is a charming all inclusive resort in a beautiful setting. To one side a blissfully calm beach and to the other, a dramatic surf beach pounded by the ocean.
Hammock Cove Resort & Spa
Situated with a stunning outlook over turquoise waters and Devil’s Bridge National Park beyond, Hammock Cove Resort & Spa is an adults only all-inclusive offering in Antigua.
Hermitage Bay
Surrounded by undisturbed hillsides and the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, this luxury all inclusive retreat revels in its glorious location. Hermitage Bay has a true Robinson Crusoe feel combined with chic living.
Jumby Bay Island
A 300-acre private island retreat, Jumby Bay is located just off the north coast of Antigua. A paradise like no other, the resort is only accessible by boat, making it one of the most desirable and exclusive private retreats in the Caribbean.
Blue Waters
Since first opening its doors in 1960, this friendly, family-owned resort has been treating guests to a sublime slice of paradise for over 50 years.
The Inn at English Harbour
Nestled between the slopes of south west Antiguan coastline, The Inn at English Harbour enjoys a fantastic position on a beautiful wooded headland, overlooking a stunning beach and the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Carlisle Bay
Carlisle Bay epitomises the perfect ideal of a luxury Caribbean resort. To the rear a tangle of emerald green rainforest and to the fore, a crescent of white sand beach licked by the warm Caribbean Sea.
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Why Choose Turquoise?
Family Owned & Run
We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.
Our Passion Runs Deep
We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.
Definition of Luxury
Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.
Fun & Refreshing
We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.
FAQs
English is the official language in Antiqua and Barbuda although many locals speak Antiguan Creole and Spanish.
Most visitors travel by car or taxi on Antigua, while ferries connect Antigua to Barbuda. Some resorts offer shuttle services.
UK nationals don’t need a visa to travel to Antigua & Barbuda. Visitors are usually granted entry on arrival, provided they hold a valid passport and onward travel details.
The official currency of Antigua and Barbuda is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). US dollars are widely accepted across the islands, especially in hotels, restaurants, and tourist areas.
The flight time from London to St John’s is around 9 hours.
Antigua and Barbuda operates on GMT -4 hours year round. The islands do not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference with the UK is typically four hours.
No routine vaccinations are required for travel to Antigua and Barbuda from the UK. There is a risk of mosquito borne illnesses such as Zika virus. However, please consult your GP at least four to six weeks prior to travel for current advice.
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