Antigua & Barbuda are low-lying and volcanic forming part of the Leeward Islands group of the northeastern Caribbean. 40km separate the two isles with Antigua (280 km2) lying south of Barbuda (161 km2). There is a third, smaller island Redonda (1.6 km2). Antigua is best known as the country with 365 beaches (one for each day of the year).

Arawak Indians were the first settlers, who arrived in the first century AD. Christopher Columbus sighted and named the islands during his voyage to the West Indies in 1493. In February 1967 they became an Associated State and on November 1st 1981, became fully independent from England. Antigua has produced some of the greatest sportsmen in the West Indies in the last few decades (e.g. cricketer Sir Vivian Richards).

These isles are a constitutional monarchy, with allegiance to the British Sovereign. Its government is made up of a Prime Minister, Governor General, Parliament and Senate. The government has been dominated by the Antiguan Labour Party (ALP) for the most part. The nation continues to fight and strive for greater economic growth/development and continues to accomplish this by being a member of CARICOM and the Organization of East Caribbean States (OECS), as well as having close ties to the U.S.A. Tourism is it main industry.

Antigua and Barbuda offers tourist a multitude of attractions to visit while on vacation. From St. John's, English Harbour, Museum of Antigua & Barbuda, to 365+ beaches, snorkeling & scuba diving.

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (April), Caribana (June), Caricom Day (July), and Antigua Carnival (August).