Antigua is a tropical island of 108 square miles located in the Caribbean to the southeast of Puerto Rico. Flying time from Miami, Florida is just about 3 hours.
English is the official language and the EC dollar the official currency. The exchange rate of EC$ to US$ is 2.7 to 1 and the US Dollar is widely accepted for all types of commercial transactions.
Tourism is the major economic activity accounting for more than 80% of GDP.
The Island has a laid-back, easy-going atmosphere and is better suited to vacationers seeking quieter, more romantic getaways as opposed to the all-day and all-night party type of destination.
