This month’s honeymoon hiatus takes you to the gorgeous and balmy island of Antigua, the largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands.

What We Love: What’s not to love about this island’s general temperature range(the mid-seventies in the winter to the mid-eighties in the summer) the annual rainfall average of 45 inches, which makes it the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands, the low year-round humidity, and the claim to have a beach for every day of the year? We can’t think of a single thing.

What To Do: Boat lovers will be in heaven, as yachting and sailing are huge attractions to Antigua, the largest draw being the biggest boating event of the year. There are also plenty of upscale resorts, watersports, relaxing spas, snorkeling and diving activities, and rainforest adventures to fill your days.

Art lovers can venture over to Harmony Hall, the center of the Antiguan arts community. The sugar mill tower around which Harmony Hall is built has been converted to a bar and provides its patrons with one of the island’s best panoramic views, including a fine prospect of Nonsuch Bay. History buffs can spend hours at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, a charming museum that tells the story of Antigua and Barbuda from its geological birth through the present day. Whatever your mood, Antigua will probably have an activity to fit the bill.

Things To Keep In Mind: Antigua is informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants. Some hotels and restaurants stipulate jacket and tie for men and dresses for women in the evening. Also, U.S. , Canadian and U.K. nationals require proof of citizenship–a valid passport, original or certified birth certificate. U.S. residents and others should contact the nearest tourist office for entry requirements. Finally, Antigua is relatively crime free, but exercise normal precautions; i.e. don’t leave valuables unattended in rental cars or on the beach.

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