Antigua & Barbuda The Citizen

Whether you are residing in Antigua & Barbuda, visiting to invest in a second property, making the island your new home, enjoying a holiday or even on-island to affirm your oath of allegiance as a new citizen, one thing that is certain - you won’t run out of things to do.

As one of the most idyllic paradises on Earth, you may begin - like so many others - by heading to one of the 365 spectacular beaches. Here you can relax under swaying palms, sip a cocktail and refresh yourself from time to time in the warm, turquoise waters. Whilst this is a delightful way to spend time on the island, the twin islands offer so much more than just the sun, sea and sand experience.

As one of the most idyllic paradises on Earth, you may begin - like so many others - by heading to one of the 365 spectacular beaches. Here you can relax under swaying palms, sip a cocktail and refresh yourself from time to time in the warm, turquoise waters. Whilst this is a delightful way to spend time on the island, the twin islands offer so much more than just the sun, sea and sand experience.

History enthusiasts (and indeed all visitors) won’t want to miss the UNESCO World Heritage site Nelson’s Harbour – the only continuously working Georgian dockyard in the world. You can also explore one of the island’s historic forts or take a trip to Betty’s Hope, a historic sugar plantation with a dark past from Antigua’s colonial times.

For those who are more active, you can embark on a rainforest hike, take a buggy or jeep around the island, play a round of golf or even engage in a game of beach cricket with the locals. Perhaps gastronomic activities such as rum-tasting (how about rum making!) or a Caribbean cookery class are more your style. Alternatively, being pampered in a luxurious spa after a beach yoga class might be the antidote to your normally hectic lifestyle.

The azure waters surrounding the islands aren’t just for cooling off after a hard day’s sunbathing. Snorkelling over technicoloured corals or diving on sunken wrecks are two ways to discover the underwater magic of the twin islands. If staying above the waves is more to your liking, consider a catamaran cruise or a speedboat tour around the island, discovering hidden bays and Robinson Crusoe-like offshore islands.

Barbuda has its own fair share of attractions and a distinct vibe from its big sister. The incredible pink sand beaches, frigate bird sanctuary and unique landscape mean Barbuda should be on your radar.

Sampling these delights is easier than you may think. With daily direct flights to major business centres in North America and London, and a short four-hour flight from New York means you can eat breakfast in the Big Apple and be sitting in a beachside restaurant by lunchtime. A wide range of top-end hotels and resorts provide fabulous accommodations for all budgets and tastes.

And for those hoping to make Antigua a more permanent place to be, the island offers excellent education, good healthcare, a stable political situation and fantastic real estate developments across the islands.

Antigua & Barbuda’s CBI programme is in the top five of the 2023 Q1 Henley Passport Index. Citizenship to the islands allows visa-free travel to over 160 jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the Schengen area.