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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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Dominica

Windward 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 Dominica?

The Nature Island — boiling lakes, 365 rivers, and the Caribbean's last untouched frontier.

Eco Rating

3/5

3 green initiatives

5/5

5 green initiatives

When to Go

Antigua

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Dominica

high
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage
Eco ConsciousAdventureOff The Beaten PathDiving SnorkelingWellness SpaBudget Friendly

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇦🇬 Antigua🇩🇲 Dominica
CapitalSt. John'sRoseau
Population101K74K
Area440 km²751 km²
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsWindward Islands
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)XCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType A/B · 230VType D/G · 230V
Emergency911999
LanguagesEnglishEnglish, Kwéyòl (Dominican Creole)
AirportsANUDOM, DCF
Coral reefat riskhealthy

Green Initiatives

●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)
●Morne Trois Pitons National Park — UNESCO World Heritage Site
●Climate Resilient Nation initiative
●Waitukubuli National Trail — 115 miles
●Kalinago Territory — indigenous governance
●Geothermal energy development at Wotten Waven

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