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Widely considered the sailing capital of the Caribbean (although the BVIs might have a view on that), Antigua operates at a slower pace than most of its island neighbours. Tom Vickery, Associate Director at Savills Global Residential, puts this down to the fact that many of the island’s visitors stay for months at a time, often making Antigua their home for the winter. “People just aren’t rushing around trying to do everything that they need to do on holiday,” he says. “It’s very laid-back. You’ve got about 300 beaches dotted around the island, so it never feels too busy.” Property is spread nicely around the island too. Gated communities such as Galley Bay, Curtain Bluff and Sugar 26
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Ridge offer the security and amenities you would associate with five-star resorts, while standalone properties close to Jolly Harbour and other coastal towns can get as big and beachy as your pockets will allow. “Savills has the exclusive mandate on the Windward Estate, the promontory between English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour,” says Vickery. “This would be the perfect location to buy or build your dream home, especially for those with an interest in sailing.” Antigua Yacht Club shares the marina with small shops, bars and restaurants that cater for yacht crews. The historic Nelson’s Dockyard is close by, as is the beautiful Pigeon Point Beach, where you will find Vickery’s top tip, Catherine’s Café.
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