Situated in northwest Antigua and near the islands airport; VC Bird International Airport is its capital of St. John with over 31,000 people and where the islands deep harbour accommodates large cruise ships. English Harbour on the southeastern coast is re-known for its protected shelter during violent storms. Although the island is comparatively flat; in contrast to its neighboring Leeward islands, the southwest portion of the island does climb to 1,319 feet (402 m) at Boggy Peak. Conversely to its flat terraine, Antigua has much of a high rocky coastline that creates many bays and outlets, several of which form excellent harbour’s and notorious beaches along its 54 mile coastline forming the claim ‘a beach for every day of the year’ for the island.

Property investors and expatriates on Antigua are found throughout the island; from the South East around English Harbour; to the yachting centre and Falmouth with its historic Nelson’s Dockyard, Fort Shirley, the Antigua Yacht Club, Temo Sports and Spring Hill Riding Stables; to the South West in and around Jolly Harbour, another dominant yachting centre; and in the less populated East coast at Half Moon Bay and Browns Bay, and in the North in Hodges Bay and Cedar Valley and surrounding areas- popular due to the access to the capital, airport, golf course, shopping mall and other amenities. Location choice really is simply a matter of personal preference in lieu of proximity to amenities particularly marinas, as well as sporting facilities, nightlife, restaurants and beach presence.

There is also a wide selection of choices from gated communities to un-gated on Antigua. Several of the larger well planned gated communities in Antigua are on the more sparsely populated Atlantic coast and on the Caribbean side there are many other smaller developments all benefiting from the facilities in Jolly Harbour of shopping, golf, marina and sports centre. This area too holds spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea with the islands of Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis forming a picturesque back drop.

All properties in Antigua are registered at the Land Registry. Bank financing is available but interest rates are high by world standards so financing is usually secured off shore. The country's official currency is the East Caribbean dollar yet many prices in tourist areas are shown in US dollars. The EC dollar is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of $1 US = $2.67 EC. Antigua/Barbuda is one of the seven Lesser Antilles Caribbean countries that share the East Caribbean Dollar, including Anguilla, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

There are numerous tiny islands off the shores of Antigua, one of which includes the tiny uninhabited island of Redonda, which is a classified wildlife refuge while Barbuda is well known for its Frigate Bird Sanctuary. Barbuda's Frigate Bird Sanctuary is located in the island's northwestern lagoon and is accessible only by boat. The sanctuary contains over 170 species of birds and home to over 5,000 frigate birds; the most aerial of water bird’s, possessing the largest wingspan of up to four and five feet, in proportion to its body size of any bird in the world. On Barbuda's highest point (124 feet) are the ruins of the Codrington estate, while Highland House, on the island's south coast is a 56-foot high Martello castle and tower, a fortress that was used both for defense and vantage point. Apart from the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Barbuda is known for its pink and white sand shell laden beaches, beautiful reefs, and an abundance of shipwrecks. Barbuda can be reached easily from Antigua, either by, a 20-minute flight, twice daily or by boat (in three hours).

Back on Antigua; getting around Antigua is easy. In fact driving north to south from the Airport to Falmouth , takes approximately 35 minutes while from Dickenson Bay to Half Moon Bay a west to east drive takes 45 minutes. The St. John to Long Bay drive is 25 minutes and St. John to Jolly Harbour is close to the same. So wherever you wish to go, a morning or afternoon explore is easy and with not many roads, well you just can’t get lost, well not for long and driving is interesting for as an ex-British colony, driving is on the left in Antigua. Independence from the United Kingdom coming about in 1981.

And getting to Antigua is also easy as Antigua is one of the Caribbean’s hubs at its V.C. Bird International Airport - As well as receiving daily international flights from the US and UK– the VC Bird Airport connects through for onward travel to other island destinations, with 3 local small and regional plane operators flying in and out daily. The closest islands are Barbuda, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, St Kitts, Nevis, St Martin and Dominica. The international carriers for Antigua are American Airlines, US Airways, Continental, Delta, Air Canada, BWIA, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways . The United States Air Force maintains a small base near the airport as part of its Eastern Range, used for space missions and communications. Visiting Antigua usually only requires a passport, but further information may be obtained here for possible Visa entry requirements. For more information on Antigua see the World Fact book and Antigua Nice.

Antigua is wildly known for its yachting and sailing. In fact Antigua has an annual re-known world-class regatta, the Antigua Sailing Week, or known as the Rolex Antigua Sailing Week, held at the end of April and beginning of May. It has become one of the top five regattas of the world bringing sailors and sail boats globally to compete. Hosted by the Antigua Yacht Club , this CLASSIC YACHT REGATTA is one not to miss. The Rolex Antigua Sailing Week joins the list of other prestigious Rolex-sponsored events: the Giraglia Rolex Cup, International Rolex Regatta, Rolex Farr 40 World Championship, Rolex Fastnet Race, Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, Rolex Middle Sea Race and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Then on land, English Harbour and the neighbouring village of Falmouth are internationally famous as a sailing destination and provisioning centres.

There are many kinds of the activities available in Antigua involving different boat trips around the island besides sailing to activities on land. There are private charters, snorkeling trips, eco-tours to different parts of the islands or the tiny islands offshore, deep sea fishing, and sightseeing trips around the island and then when done you can enjoy your luck at the King's Casino or a cocktail on the beach at sunset or enjoy the festivities of the Antigua Carnival at the end of July and first part of August. Whatever your passion, come explore it offshore and on at the pristine islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Come enjoy your vacation home right here.