Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda, the three components of the independent Eastern Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, are an eco-adventure wonderland with spectacular white sand beaches. Trade winds that once blew the British into English Harbour still affect Antigua's fortunes. Sailing Week has become one of the most prominent fixtures on the world's yachting calendar. Nelson's Dockyard National Park and sugar mills are now attractions for flocks of cruise ship passengers and vacationers.