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Discover the Caribbean,
your way.

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

Antigua

Leeward Islands

VS
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น

Haiti

Western Caribbean

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 Haiti?

The first free Black republic โ€” Citadelle fortress, Kompa rhythms, and resilience carved in mountains.

Eco Rating

3/5

3 green initiatives

2/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Antigua

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

Haiti

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

Vibes

Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage
Cultural HeritageOff The Beaten PathAdventureFoodieBudget Friendly

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Antigua๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡น Haiti
CapitalSt. John'sPort-au-Prince
Population101K11400K
Area440 kmยฒ27750 kmยฒ
Sub-regionLeeward IslandsWestern Caribbean
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)HTG (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Right (US-style)
PowerType A/B ยท 230VType A/B ยท 110V
Emergency911114
LanguagesEnglishFrench, Haitian Creole (Kreyรฒl)
AirportsANUPAP, CAP
Coral reefat riskdegraded

Green Initiatives

โ—Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
โ—Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
โ—Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)
โ—Citadelle Laferriรจre โ€” UNESCO World Heritage Site
โ—Macaya National Park biodiversity corridor
โ—Reforestation programs in the southern peninsula
โ—รŽle-ร -Vache eco-tourism development