How big is Antigua itself?
It’s 108 square miles — 12 long and 9 wide — and approximately 75,000 people live there. Q. That’s a lot of people! It doesn’t feel crowded. The island is divided by mountains. Q. When’s the outdoors season? October through April. Many Americans and Europeans come for a Caribbean holiday with an adventure side. There are helicopter tours to nearby islands, including one with a volcano that just erupted on Montserrat. Amazing visuals. Q. How are the Antiguan beaches? White sand — sugar-like — with very clear blue water. The island has in-and-out coves on the shore that make the beaches individual. Q. Your favorite stretch of beach? Half Moon Bay. The north side of the beach is protected by reefs, so it’s very calm; this allows great snorkeling and diving. The south side of the beach is open to the Atlantic, so it’s rough — allowing for great body surfing. Q. Is Antigua expensive? No more than other islands. Compared to the United States, I’d say it’s reasonable. There’s a lot of du
