| Serene and secluded - these are just three words that | | | | indulge in wreck diving, Stoney Bay Marine Park is the |
| describe Anguilla and will give you a hint as to why this | | | | site of a sunken Spanish ship. |
| island in the Caribbean is an idyllic one for a vacation. | | | | Take an Anguilla ferry to one of the other Caribbean |
| The island is relatively flat and the white sandy | | | | islands or cruise to a secluded beach where you can |
| beaches around the coast, no less than 30, are | | | | pretend you are on a deserted island and have the |
| shaded by sea-grape trees. This island is the most | | | | world at your feet. Many visitors who want to indulge |
| northerly of the Leeward Islands that gained its | | | | in shopping do take the ferry to St. Martin where the |
| independence in 1980. English is the predominant | | | | choices are virtually unlimited. Some of the major |
| language, since it was part of the British Empire and | | | | stores do have branch outlets on Anguilla but the |
| the influences of this heritage can be seen all over | | | | selection is not as large. |
| Anguilla. | | | | The hotels and resorts provide the nightlife for the |
| The weather is mainly cool and dry with an average | | | | island where you can enjoy a barbecue, parties in |
| temperature of about 27 degrees. There is no system | | | | West Indian style and a variety of musical |
| of public transportation on the island, but there are lots | | | | performances. |
| of taxis and places where you can rent a car. In | | | | Accommodations on Anguilla |
| keeping with the British tradition, drivers must drive on | | | | Anguilla vacation rentals can be found on all the |
| the left on Anguilla. | | | | beaches of the island and in a range of choices to suit |
| History of Anguilla | | | | all interests and budgets. This island is one of the |
| The earliest inhabitants of Anguilla were Indians who | | | | favorites with newlyweds who want to have an |
| travelled to the island from South America. | | | | Anguilla honeymoon, but it is also well-suited for those |
| Archaeologists have unearthed artifacts dating back | | | | renewing their vows or for celebrating retirement. If |
| as far as 1300 B.C. and the earliest evidence of | | | | you want to stay right on the beach, you won't have |
| settlement dates to 600 A.D. It is not clear which | | | | any problem finding what you want in a vacation. |
| explorer first discovered this island jewel, but the first | | | | Some of the more popular Anguilla hotels include Cap |
| European settlers were English from the neighboring | | | | Juluca, which is located on the Maundays Bay. The |
| island of St. Kitts. It was a French colony for a short | | | | accommodations are arranged in villas with walled |
| time in its history, but remained British from 1667 | | | | courtyards and private swimming pools. What a way |
| onwards. In the 19th century, it was part of a | | | | to spend your honeymoon on Anguilla! The rooms are |
| federation administered by St. Kitts. In 1967, it was | | | | quite spacious and there are babysitting services |
| renamed Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla as part of a | | | | available giving parents time to themselves. |
| new federation, but this did not sit well with the | | | | Meads Bay Hideaway is one of the newest resorts |
| residents of the island. It reverted to its former name | | | | on Anguilla. Here you can reserve a penthouse suite |
| of Anguilla when it achieved independence in 1980. | | | | where you have your own rooftop getaway complete |
| Fun things to do on Anguilla | | | | with umbrellas for shade. There are no phones in the |
| The interior of the island is rather barren, but the | | | | rooms allowing you complete privacy when you want |
| beauty of Anguilla beaches certainly makes up for it. | | | | to get away from it all. |
| All of these locations have luxurious Anguilla vacation | | | | Dining on Anguilla |
| rentals to suit all tastes and budgets. Rendezvous Bay | | | | Splurge when on vacation on Anguilla and sample the |
| is the most famous beach that stretches for about 2.5 | | | | fine cuisine of the Malliouhana Restaurant. Here you will |
| miles. The waters here are very calm and shallow, | | | | experience the finest in French and Caribbean cuisine |
| making it the perfect choice for families with small | | | | while enjoy the spectacular views of the sea. The |
| children. Maundays Bay Beach is undoubtedly one of | | | | evening meal brings candlelight to your table along with |
| the favorite destinations with exceptional swimming | | | | French crystal and china dishes. This is fine dining at its |
| and snorkeling opportunities. | | | | best. For the best in Asian cuisine, you just have to |
| Anguilla snorkeling is some of the best in the Caribbean | | | | dine at the Straw Hat from which you have a view of |
| due to the calm waters that support marine life in a | | | | St. Martin. There are also traditional Caribbean dishes |
| veritable rainbow of colors. In fact, scuba diving and | | | | served here and fresh seafood is always on the |
| snorkeling conditions are ideal on this island with coral | | | | menu. |
| reefs fringing the coastline. For those who want to | | | | |