How about a trip to Barbuda
A Brief Summary
By far the smallest entry in this list and unique in so much as this tiny Caribbean island is politically very stable, is not even remotely in conflict with any other nation or region and from a generic external perspective appears to be the perfect place for a Caribbean getaway. However, in 2017 category 5 Hurricane Irma destroyed pretty much every single structure on the island, including all communications, power, transport and shelter. In 2019 the majority of residents returned to the island after 18-months in exile while rebuilding work was undertaken. When (not if) tourists return to Barbuda, they’ll once again find pristine beaches, swaying palms (although fewer than there were before 2017) and friendly locals aiming to please travellers staying at higer-end tourism resorts and hotels. But for this to happen a little more rebuilding needs to take place, including a new airport, so watch this space as Barbuda will be back for business soon!
Location
About the Weather
Hot and humid year-round with a drier and sunnier climate to the more southerly Caribbean islands such as Martinique, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. The drier season from Jan – Jun is longer, drier and sunnier than further south in the Caribbean chain and the wet season sees less rainfall on average. Hurricanes rarely directly impact these islands, but in 2017 a series of devastating storms caused extensive and widespread damage, from which communities recovered slowly over a number of years. Rainfall is at its most intense, between the sunshine, from Jul – Nov. Temperatures seldom rise above 32°c or below 20°c.
Travel by Air (from UK)
Direct Flight
No Direct Flight
Long Haul
9 hours
(Avg from UK)
Weather Summary
Average Rainfall
(per month)
135.1 mm
Average Sunlight
(per day)
8.4 (hrs)
Average High Temperature
29.8°C
Average Low
23.9°C
Cost of living
Prices for goods and services are higher than average
Alcohol
The legal drinking age is 16+
Crime
Higher crime levels. Caution strongly advised
LGBTQ+
Illegal for all, although severe punishment rarely enforced
Visas
Visas are not required for visitation.
So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!
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