Visit to Antigua and Barbuda means being close to something which you have never experienced before. Barbuda is a part of the main island and it is also one of the most picturesque islands of this whole territory. The island of Antigua is famous among the tourists for warm, steady winds. The coastline of this place is well known for its safe harboring facilities and you will be assured of an overall protection because of the almost unbroken wall of coral reef which lies at this place. Antigua is widely regarded as a perfect place to hide a fleet. In the year 1784 the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson came to Antigua and established one of the most important Caribbean base of the Great Britain. Today all the infrastructural developments which occurred in this land, happened largely due to the farsightedness of the great hero. Today, several aspects which he implemented almost 200 yrs before, played a leading role in the transformation of Antigua and Barbuda as one of the Caribbean's premier tourist destinations.
Once you pay a visit to Antigua and Barbuda, you will feel that everything is set in order to provide you with perfect relaxation. The coastline of this place is very unique and it prevented the outsiders from coming to this place.
Today, the same coastline is considered as a matter of great entertainment for the visitors because, in recent times this place is represented before the tourists as alienated and mesmerizing beaches. The coral reefs which were once considered by the enemy ships almost insurmountable, is now considered paradise for the snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world. The adjacent little island of Barbuda which was once a paradise for scavengers is now home to one of the most significant bird sanctuaries of the whole region. |
