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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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Puerto Rico

Northern Caribbean

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Antigua

Leeward Islands

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

Why Puerto Rico?

No passport needed — Old San Juan, bioluminescent bays, and the Caribbean's best food scene.

Why Antigua?

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

Eco Rating

3/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

3 green initiatives

When to Go

Puerto Rico

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

Antigua

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

Vibes

NightlifeCultural HeritageFoodieAdventureFamily FriendlyRemote Work FriendlyFestivals
Family FriendlySailingLuxuryAll InclusiveRomanceCultural Heritage

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Logistics & Geography

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico🇦🇬 Antigua
CapitalSan JuanSt. John's
Population3222K101K
Area9104 km²440 km²
Sub-regionNorthern CaribbeanLeeward Islands
CurrencyUSD (USD accepted)XCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideRight (US-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType A/B · 120VType A/B · 230V
Emergency911911
LanguagesSpanish, EnglishEnglish
AirportsSJU, BQNANU
Coral reefat riskat risk

Green Initiatives

●El Yunque National Forest — only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System
●Vieques bioluminescent bay — one of the brightest in the world
●Culebra National Wildlife Refuge
●Caño Tiburones wetland restoration
●Barbuda Frigate Bird Sanctuary
●Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO Site
●Ban on single-use plastic bags and styrofoam (2016)

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