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Antigua, in the Caribbean, is known for its beaches and its sailing history.
This large (108 square miles) island was home to the British fleet during colonial times when Lord Horiatio Nelson headquartered here. Sailing activities still center around English Harbour in the southeast of the island, where one of the world's foremost sailing events is held. Powdery beaches - 366 of them - are public, and range from deserted to lively. Finding the right one for you is part of the fun. The northwestern area is where you'll find most of the beaches, nightlife, shopping, watersports facilities and restaurants and is where most of the resorts and hotels are scattered. The reefs around Antigua provide wonderful snorkeling and diving spots. Because of its size and rich history there is much to do an see on Antigua aside from sunning on the beach. A selection of the activities are listed below.

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INFORMATION ABOUT ANTIGUA
CURRENCY: The local Eastern Caribbean dollar is fixed to the U.S. dollar at a current exchange rate of $1(USD) to $2.70 (EC). Major credit cards and traveler's cheques are widely accepted, but small vendors and locally owned establishments may only accept cash. ATMs can be found in the airport and at island bank. U.S. Dollars are widely accepted but change may be given in the local currency.
TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time Zone. No daylight savings time.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: V.C. Bird (ANJ)
CLIMATE: The weather in Antigua is wonderful all year with an average midday temperature of around 81°F (27°C); night temperatures drop to about 68°F (20°C). The weather is cooler in winter, between December and March, but is still warm. Afternoon showers can be expected during the rainy season (mid-September to November). The weather in Antigua is fairly hot and dry for the remainder of the year but the islands are tempered by sea breezes and the trade winds.
ELECTRICITY: Antigua's electrical current is 230/50 and 110/60 (volts/hz). Many North American appliances are designed to operate only within the 100-125 volt range. These appliances will suffer damage if plugged into 220-250 volts without the proper transformer or converter.
DRIVING LAWS: In order to be able to drive a car in Antigua you must purchase a local driving licence, usually from the car hire company, at a cost of US$ 20 (EC$50). You must show your current driving licence to obtain this.
The national speed limit is 40mph and there is a limit of 20 mph in built up areas. Motorists drive on the left in Antigua.
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