Antigua and Barbuda travel advice

Most visits to Antigua & Barbuda are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

There has been an overall increase in crime in Antigua over recent years, including gun crime. Two British nationals died as a result of a shooting on 27 July 2008, in their room, at a resort near Valley Church in the south west; an Australian yacht captain died following a shooting in the Nelson's Dockyard area of English Harbour on 22 January 2009 and an American tourist was murdered on a secluded beach in January 2010.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. In 2007, there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region. It is found throughout Antigua and Barbuda.

The hurricane season in Antigua and Barbuda normally runs from June to November.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel