Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island nation lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
The skyline of St. John's,the capital city and cruise ship port of Antigua and Barbuda,is dominated by the magnificently evocative white baroque towers of St. John's Cathedral.The towers are the first sight of Antigua for about half of the island's visitors each year, many of whom arrive by boat.The city is famous for its various shopping malls as well as boutiques throughout the city, selling designer jewellery and haute-couture clothing. There are also many independent, locally run establishments, selling a variety of fashions.