Known as 'nature's little secrets' these 60 islands are all
about exclusivity and pure unadulterated luxury.
We centre on just three of these
islands: the dramatically-shaped Virgin Gorda - so called as it
reminded Christopher Columbus of a reclining woman, and whose sheer
beauty draws worldwide travellers for the yacht clubs.
Quiet coves and safe anchorages;
Richard Branson's private paradise hideaway Necker Island; and
Peter Island, which is famous for its informality and unparalleled
relaxation.
Flying time: 8hrs 30
minutes to Antigua, then onward flight of 1 hour to Tortola.
Time difference: GMT -4hrs.
Getting there: Direct services operate to
Barbados with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with onward
flights to Tortola on Liat or on shared or private
charters.
Currency: US Dollar.
Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus, typhoid,
diphtheria and hepatitis A are recommended - please contact your
doctor for up-to-date information.
Visas: British passport holders do not require
a visa. All other nationals please check visa requirements with the
embassy.
Best time time to visit: Hot and tropical
climate tempered by trade winds throughout most of the year. The
driest period is from January to April and there is increased
rainfall in summer and towards the end of the year. Like the other
Leeward Islands, Antigua can be affected by hurricanes, which are
most likely to develop between June and November.
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