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Antigua is the largest of the islands that comprise of Antigua as well as Barbuda. Both these islands offer friendly as well as fun-filled locales. With magnificent summer and white sand beaches, Antigua and Barbuda is perfect for spending holidays with family, friends and relatives. Barbuda and Antigua has grown to become one of the most preferred tourist destinations of the world. It is a fantastic idea to visit these two isolated islands for a fresh start of life. So, pack your baggage and enter the mesmerizing world of waters, sand and beaches at Antigua and Barbuda.Antigua’s history dates back to pre-Christ days. It can be traced back to two and a half millenia before Christ. The early settlers of Antigua were known as Meso Indians—the wanderers. Then, the agricultural Arawaks replaced them. Later, Caribs inhabited the place. There is also a tale regarding the origin of the name of the island. Christopher Columbus gave this name when he was on his second Caribbean voyage. He named the island after Santa Maria la Antigua, the miracle-working saint of Seville.
The historical background of Antigua tells us that it was the effort of an entrepreneur called Sir Christopher Codrington that the island of Antigua became the large-scale production area of sugar. In fact, the Antigua Summer Carnival is the center of attraction for many tourists. A ten-day Antiguan festival is all about contests, parades and fairs.
The only undeveloped island of Caribbean is Barbuda. It is lonely and isolated and seems to be deserted. One can only find traces of some visitors to the island and glimpses of Fregata magnificens, or frigate bird. Characteristically, these birds are well known for their affinity towards northwest lagoon. Hence, the pristine white and pink sandy beauty of Barbuda offers them a perfect place for rest and halt. This northwestern lagoon of Barbuda is accessible only by boat and it is the primary attraction as Barbuda's Frigate Bird Sanctuary is located here.
Regarding the history of Barbuda, it was in 1666 that the British established a colony here. However, Christopher Codrington was regarded as the pre-eminent family of the Barbuda. We can trace his influence on the architecture, name and place of Barbuda. The ruins of the Codrington estate can be found till date on the Barbuda’s highest point. For more information on Antigua and Barbuda and on Antigua festival, keep browsing the pages of the website.
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