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Antigua, one of the island component of the twin island nation of Antigua & Barbuda got its name from Santa Maria La Antigua. It was an icon or image in the Spanish Seville Cathedral. Christopher Columbus gave that name in 1493 as he sailed by the island. Today, the picturesque island is one of the premier luxury travel destinations of those who want adventures in ever-green tropics, forests, and wetlands. The magnificent coastal line of the island has become a perfect setting for sailing such that international sailing regattas has chosen the island as their stage.

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