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Antigua has warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of harbours, and a protective wall of coral reef. The expansive, winding coastline that made Antigua difficult for outsiders to navigate is where today's visitors encounter a tremendous wealth of secluded, powdery soft beaches. The coral reefs, once the bane of marauding enemy ships, now attract snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world. And the fascinating little island of Barbuda - once a scavenger's paradise because so many ships were wrecked on its reefs - is now home to one of the region's most significant bird sanctuaries. | General Information Location: Caribbean
Local Time: GMT -4
Capital City: St. John's
Population: 67,000
Area: 442 square km, 171 square miles.
Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 1 268
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 999/911
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. Local Drivers Permit/temporary drivers licence must be obtained from police station, Transport Board or car rentals on presentation of National licence (fee USD 20)
Electricity: 220/110V AC 60Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: XCD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: XCD: 1. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards, travellers cheques and USD are widely accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1400 Mon-Thur, 0800-1600 Fri (Bank of Antigua open until midday Sat)
Office: 0800-1200 & 1300-1630 Mon-Fri, 0800-1630 Mon-Thur, 0800-1500 Fri (Government offices)
Shops: 0800-1600 Mon-Sat (some shops close early on Thur or Sat) Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Mar 21 Good Friday, Mar 24 Easter Monday, May 5 Labour Day, May 12 Whit Monday, Jul 7 Caricom Day, Aug 4 Carnival Monday, Aug 5 Carnival Tuesday, Nov 1 Independence Day, Dec 9 National Hero's Day, Dec 25-26 Christmas Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language Tipping: Government tax is added to restaurant bills, additional tips in restaurants & for taxis are around 10%
| HealthCompulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, typhoid*.
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. | AirportsAntigua V.C. Bird International (ANU)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: 1) Where a visa is not required please contact nearest embassy/consulate
2) Where a visa is required passports must be valid for at least 6 months Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Antigua & Barbuda
2) For stays up to 6 months by British citizens
3) For stays up to 1 month by nationals of Cuba
4) Citizens of Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Hungary, Ireland Rep, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (South), Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway (& Territories), Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela & Zambia Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours, provided holding valid documents (except refugees & stateless persons) Special NotesAll visitors must hold confirmed onward/return tickets & sufficient funds for length of stay | ClimateAntigua is the largest Leeward Island. Dependably hot throughout the year although slightly cooler during winter. The heat is hardly ever too sticky as the humidity is counterbalanced by sea breezes. The islands are generally drier than many others in the Caribbean, with the main rainy season between Jul-Oct when torrential rain or occasional hurricanes can occur ClothingLight clothes with warmer wear for odd chilly evenings in winter. Adequate rainwear for downpours during the rainy season Charts for St. John's | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | | Min Temp (C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | | Humidity am (%) | 63 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 62 | 68 | 73 | 74 | 69 | 64 | 63 | | Humidity pm (%) | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 65 | 63 | 62 | | Rainfall (mm) | 76 | 51 | 51 | 76 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 127 | 127 | 152 | 152 | 102 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
Antigua & Barbuda Tourist Office contact High Commission of Antigua & Barbuda
2nd Floor,
45 Crawford Place London
W1H 4LP
tel: +44 20 7258 0070
fax: +44 20 7258 3826 Embassy
High Commission of Antigua & Barbuda
2nd floor, 45 Crawford Place
London, W1H 4LP
tel: +44 20 7258 0070
fax: +44 20 7258 0822
hours: 0930-1730 (Mon-Fri) |
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