{"id":89935,"date":"2020-08-28T15:02:03","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T13:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/countries\/antigua-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T12:03:40","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda","status":"publish","type":"countries","link":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/caribbean\/antigua-and-barbuda-travel","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Countless beaches and water sports paradise<\/h2>\n<p>From the lively atmosphere of <strong>Antigua<\/strong> to the serene shores of <strong>Barbuda<\/strong>, discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in one unforgettable <strong>Caribbean<\/strong> vacation. The rippled shores of <strong>Antigua and Barbuda<\/strong> are home to hundreds of perfect little bays lapped by enticing azure waters. The sun-drenched islands offer countless paradisiacal beaches, from pearly white to pink, where you can snorkel, dive, kayak or sail to your heart&#8217;s content or, of course, simply relax.  <\/p>\n<h4>Antiqua, Rich cultural heritage<\/h4>\n<p>Antigua has a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in a mix of African heritage mixed with the influence of colonialism, which together have developed a vibrant and interesting culture. Stroll past past pastel-colored buildings, visit historic forts and shipyards, taste the local rum, the typical tasty dishes while being welcomed with a broad smile everywhere. Whether you choose a relaxed beach stay, go for culture or beautiful landscapes, Antigua is bursting with adventurous opportunities for exploration.  <\/p>\n<h4>Laid-back Barbuda<\/h4>\n<p>The smaller and quieter sister island of Barbuda is an oasis of unspoiled nature and serenity, away from the crowds. The island has a laid-back atmosphere, with vast pink sand beaches, such as the famous Pink Sand Beach, small-scale accommodations and a strong connection to nature and the sea. Barbuda is also home to the impressive Frigate Bird Sanctuary, one of the largest frigate bird colonies in the world.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hundreds of sheltered coves and colonial charm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":36386,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"country":[575],"continent_category":[423],"class_list":["post-89935","countries","type-countries","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-antigua-and-barbuda","continent_category-caribbean"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/countries\/89935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/countries"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/countries"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=89935"},{"taxonomy":"continent_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/continent_category?post=89935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}