Antigua
One of the best beaches in the entire collection
Sandals Grande Antigua sits on Dickenson Bay. Famous for Rondoval suites and a long, swimmable beach.
About 15 minutes from V.C. Bird International. Nonstops from Miami, New York, and Charlotte.
Hurricane profile: moderate. Leeward Islands take Cape Verde systems in August and September. Dickenson Bay is on the calmer west coast. Dry season January–April.