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Antigua is popular destination for those traveling by air or sea

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Getting to Antigua

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Those traveling by air or cruise can to Antigua get right to shopping, eating, or just relaxing on the beach near St. John's. Those arriving by yacht can be treated to a taste of history by entering port in the charming English Harbour.

Major airlines such as American, US Airways, and British Airways provide service to Antigua's V.C. Bird International Airport from destinations in North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Taxis meet every flight to take vacationers to their choice destination on the island. Despite reduced flights, flying remains a popular way of reaching Antigua or any island in the Caribbean.

St. John's is a popular and regular destination of choice for cruise lines. Cruise lines offer the appeal of allowing travelers to experience many different island while on their trip. Vacationers arriving to Deepwater Harbour in St. John's can take advantage of the cities shopping or beaches for a day or two before moving on to experience another island. This option appeals to travelers who want to get a small flavor of more than one island in the Caribbean.

Sailing and yachting is especially popular in Antigua as the island hosts a popular sailing week and regatta and also boasts challenging terrain on it's eastern shore for the sailing elite. The historic English Harbour is a fabled destination among sailors and a major reason why sailing and yachting is such a popular means of traveling to or around Antigua.

Choose a method of travel that appeals to you. Those wishing to experience as much of the island as they can will choose to fly. For those cruising or sailing to the island, the vacation starts before their arrival. Either way, Antigua offers beaches and culture for those traveling to its shores.

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