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Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

Eco-luxurySailing hubsFrench CaribbeanLow hurricane riskOff the grid
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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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British Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Antigua?

365 beaches, Nelson's Dockyard, and the sailing capital of the Caribbean.

Why British Virgin Islands?

The sailing capital of the world — 60 islands, Painkiller cocktails, and The Baths.

Eco Rating

3/5

3 green initiatives

4/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Antigua

high
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec

British Virgin Islands

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage
SailingLuxuryRomanceDiving SnorkelingOff The Beaten Path

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇦🇬 Antigua🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands
CapitalSt. John'sRoad Town
Population101K30K
Area440 km²151 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsVirgin Islands
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)USD (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType A/B · 230VType A/B · 110V
Emergency911911
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
AirportsANUEIS
Coral reefat riskprotected

Green Initiatives

●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)
●Horseshoe Reef Marine Park
●National Parks Trust marine and terrestrial conservation
●Sea turtle tagging programs
●Hurricane Irma rebuilding with sustainable standards

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