Here’s everything you oughta know about visiting Antigua.

It was selected byTravel + Leisurereaders as one ofthe best resorts in the Caribbeanlast year.

A brand-new beach club, an intimate spa, and seasonal, island-fresh dining complete the guest experience.

Coastal view with sailboats in a harbor, tropical vegetation, and buildings on a hillside

Antigua, English Harbour panoramic view with boats and yachts. View include Freeman bay and beach.Credit:IR_Stone/Getty Images

Best Things to Do

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Explore Nelson’s Dockyard.

It made T+L’s locals-curated list of the bestunder-the-radar spots in the Caribbean.

Party at Shirley Heights.

Day bed and pool overlooking the ocean at Hermitage Bay

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Go beach-hopping.

Check out some of the more windswept but quieter beaches on the east side of the island, too.

Set sail.

Three people on a tropical beach between palm trees, looking at the sea

A family on a white sand beach on Antigua.Roberto Moiola/Sysaworld/Getty Images

No vacation in the Caribbean is complete without getting out on the water.

Spend a day withBarefoot Antiguasailing to some of the best seaside spots on the island.

Visit Barbuda.

Grilled lobster halves garnished with vegetables on a plate, served on a wood table

Grilled stuffed lobsters being served in Antigua.Roberto Moiola/Sysaworld/Getty Images

Island-style conch and saltfish fritters are a must before ordering the fresh catch or grilled lobster.

Looking for that sweet spot of nice weather and fewer visitors?

You’re not alone.

Aerial view of a tropical beach with lush greenery, turquoise waters, and a small boat on the shore

Tourists on a tour boat enjoying a quiet beach on Antigua.Roberto Moiola/Sysaworld/Getty Images

A tropical beach scene with palm trees, golden sand, and calm ocean waters

Hawksbill Bay on Antigua at sunset.Roberto Moiola/Sysaworld/Getty Images

A waterfront view of a town with moored boats, colorful buildings, and a church in the background

View of yachts docked at St. John’s, Antigua.Sean Pavone/Getty Images