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Sail Antigua & Barbuda Islands
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Constant trade winds make the coasts of Antigua and Barbuda an ideal destination for yacht cruising or racing. Sailing holidays in Antigua and Barbuda can easily take the form as one of solitary sailboat seclusion with anchorage or moorings in crystal clear blue water straddling miles of deserted pristine white sand beaches; Or, as an adventure allowing for exploration of 18th century dockyards and reliving of naval history. Visitors can enjoy a collection of lively bars and restaurants dockside with the peace and tranquility of numerous easily accessible offshore islands nearby. English Harbor and Jolly Harbor serve as the prime headquarters for yachts visiting these twin islands that straddle the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the Lesser Antilles. Most charters to Antigua never venture the additional 30 miles or so to Barbuda where nature and beauty rule the experience as a suitable reward for those sailing on.
Late April into early May sees the annual Antigua Sailing Week that has developed into one of the largest events on the international sailing calendar when Antigua transforms itself into one island-wide party. Whether you spend your days in Antigua and Barbuda sailing around these picturesque and fascinating islands or simply dock for a few days to enjoy several magnificent sunsets and island life the memories of Antigua and Barbuda will last a lifetime.
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