It is hard to believe that a place like Antigua still exists. With its hundreds of beaches for relaxing and hiking trails when feeling energetic, it is small, welcoming, and striving to ensure it stays environmentally sustainable. --PAMELA GRANT

A thousand miles east of Jamaica lies the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua means ancient in Spanish, though who gave the island its name remains a mystery. Created by a volcano eruption 30 million years ago, there are reefs full of tropical fish, ancient lagoons created by rising ocean waters, a lush rainforest, and an abundance of wildlife. Today, the island of Antigua is recognized as a true getaway lo....