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The beaches here really are very special with endless stretches of glorious white sands. Combined with the luxury hotels and the fact that Anguilla boasts many outstanding restaurants, you can look forward to a perfect holiday of relaxation and indulgence.

As the island is generally flat, getting around by bicycle is popular and a good way to find your own deserted beach. The diving here is also excellent, with seven marine parks and a sunken galleon to explore. Or just sail over to one of the nearby unpopulated islands. Whatever you choose, Anguilla is all about taking life at a gentle pace and enjoying every moment.

Out and About
When not relaxing on one of the many exquisite beaches, there’s plenty to do on Anguilla. Here are a few suggested activities:

• Rent a jeep or bicycle to get about and explore new beaches for swimming, snorkelling and picnicking.

• Take a yacht ride to nearby unpopulated islands such as Prickly Pear Cay, Scrub or Dog Island.

• Browse Wallblake House and some of the many art galleries featuring the work of local artists.

• Take a guided walk through Sandy Ground and learn about the island’s history.

• Visit the fascinating Heritage Collection Museum.

• Enjoy excellent scuba diving, including the galleon at Stoney Bay Marine Park.

• Take a ferry to St Martin (20 minutes) for a day’s shopping.

• Between May and November, watch out for turtle hatchlings emerging and making for the sea.

Food and Drink
Naturally fish and shellfish dominate most menus and we highly recommend the Anguilla Spiny Lobster. You’ll find the cuisine is a delicious blend of French, Italian, American, Creole and Belgian, with most of the fresh produce coming from neighbouring islands. With so many fantastic beaches to choose from, beach barbecues are also very popular. There are some 100 restaurants, so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out. The luxury hotel restaurants are excellent. We can recommend Pimms at Cap Juluca, Santorini’s at CuisinArt, Blanchard’s and Straw Hat at Meads Bay and Mangoes at Barnes Bay.

Getting There
The most convenient route to Anguilla is via Antigua. Onward connections are on LIAT or Windward Island Airways taking approximately 40 minutes. Please see page 65 for details of transatlantic services to Antigua.