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Home to 365 powder-white beaches, emerald rainforest canopies and one of Sandals’ most celebrated adults-only resorts on Dickinson Bay, Antigua rewards both the curious explorer and the devoted relaxer with immersive experiences and barefoot-luxury comfort.
With a beach for every day of the year – from the sheltered crescent of Half Moon Bay to the lively stretch of Dickenson Bay edged by swaying palms – Antigua’s coastline invites you to chart your own rhythm, whether that means sunbathing on soft sand, snorkeling at hidden coves or strolling at sunset while the sky ignites in colour. Beyond the shore, the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour whisks you up into the treetops on thrilling ziplines and rope challenge bridges, a four-hour adventure that combines adrenaline-rush heights with lush tropical panoramas and expert local guiding every step of the way.
A short speedboat ride toward the island’s shallow coral flats leads you to Stingray City, where the Caribbean’s friendliest southern rays glide beneath the surface, inviting you to hand-feed and swim alongside them in waist-deep water framed by vibrant reefs and kaleidoscopic schools of fish. Knowledgeable marine biology guides enrich the encounter with insights on stingray behaviour and habitat, turning a simple snorkel into an unforgettable wildlife immersion.
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For those seeking a summit-level perspective, the Mount Obama (formerly Boggy Peak) trail ascends roughly four miles round-trip through the 'Green Corridor' of Antigua’s Shekerley Mountains. In two to three hours, you’ll climb to 1,319 feet, winding past mango orchards and bamboo groves before emerging at the peak for sweeping views of Cades Reef, neighbouring isles and the island’s patchwork of turquoise coves.
History buffs will find themselves drawn to Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour, the only continuously working Georgian-era naval yard in the world. Set within a walled enclosure of restored 18th-century storehouses and officers’ quarters, this Unesco World Heritage Site now houses maritime museums, galleries and cafés overlooking a bustling marina – each corner telling tales of Admiral Nelson’s tenure and Antigua’s colonial past.
At the end of the day, Sandals Grande Antigua beckons with barefoot-luxury rondovals and cliff-side villas on Dickinson Bay. In the Caribbean Beachfront Village, thatched-roof rondovals are tucked among tropical gardens just steps from the sea, each offering a private veranda, in-room minibar stocked with Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks wines and local Appleton Estate rum, and 24-hour butler service. Perched above the surf, the Mediterranean Oceanview Village features crisp white-stucco villas with private plunge pools and panoramic sea vistas, perfect for sunrise coffees or moonlit cocktails.
Gourmands will delight in eleven speciality restaurants spanning Pan-Caribbean classics at Eleanor’s and fiery island dishes to hand-rolled pasta and wood-oven pizzas at Mario’s, all included in your stay. Seven bars – including swim-up pool bars and seaside lounges – ensure bottomless cocktails and top-shelf spirits flow as freely as the Caribbean breeze.
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The Red Lane Spa embeds rainforest tranquillity into every treatment, from volcanic-stone massages to coconut-oil wraps in open-air cabanas overlooking manicured gardens. Active guests can kayak quiet lagoons, windsurf, play floodlit tennis or explore PADI-certified scuba sites in Antigua’s crystalline waters – all included in your stay.
With V.C. Bird International Airport just a 20-minute drive away, you’ll swap airport queues for barefoot serenity in no time. Whether your ideal escape is defined by pulse-quickening adventure, wildlife encounters or hours spent lost in a hammock, Antigua’s blend of untouched nature and curated luxury at Sandals Grande Antigua promises a getaway that feels both effortless and extraordinary.
Sandals Resorts has been Caribbean-born and family-run for over 40 years, with 17 adults-only properties across eight islands. Their all-inclusive offering is one of the most comprehensive, with everything from food and drink to airport transfers and activities included.
To find out more about a holiday to Sandals Grande Antigua and all the other resorts visit sandals.co.uk
