Anguilla is 15 minutes by ferry from French St Maarten, or maybe qualifying for the worlds shortest flight 4 minutes ! It has an 18 hole PGA standard golf course at Temenos Golf Club that has been designed by Greg Norman.
Anguilla is a place to escape the brash developments that can exist in the Caribbean (so no casinos) and its for the individual who likes luxury Anguilla and pampering. This is perhaps why it is attracting celebs alike so they can escape their public lives. Anguilla has over 100 restaurants considering its size is a healthy amount of choice. Shopping in Anguilla is limited and there are no Duty Free stores however you can find things to buy in hotels and resorts. If you are looking for Duty Free then take a shopping trip to neighbouring St Martin or if you are interested in high end fashion then go to St Barths. You might fancy celeb spotting in St Barths but indeed some are coming for the calm of Anguilla and the quality of Resort and Restaurant service. In recent years Anguilla has been increasing its status in the restaurant dare we say it steaks !

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Anguilla Luxury : Why Anguilla is a luxury Island ?

In the 1980’s Anguilla’s government decided to limit the development to upscale resorts and small hotels. There are no Casinos to this day and no Cruise Ships or shopping malls. In this way Anguilla can say that it has retained its Caribbean –ness.

For this shrewd decision making Anguilla now has one of the larger concentrations of Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean. Such as the Viceroy, Malliouhana Hotel & Spa or Cap Juluca. Another class of place to stay in Anguilla is the super Villa.

Super Villas allow you the privacy that is missing from a resort or hotel. You don’t have to go over and be social after all when it is just you and your family. An option is Cove Castles http://www.covecastles.com/index.html in this area promising an experience between the hotel and resort that is neither.

Having said that Anguilla is a luxury island there are some opportunities for cheaper places to stay. These are normally guesthouses. The best sub 100$ guesthouses online I found here so click for cheap Anguilla places to stay

The beaches in Anguilla simply are stunning and you will probably be a close walk to your own shower between dips such is the design of many resorts and villas. You will probably have access to tennis and a fitness room to keep off the cocktails if the beach walks kayaking and sailing didn’t quite happen that day.

Things to do in Anguilla

For a list of things to do and activities in Anguilla visit the section Tours in Anguilla. But to summarise Anguilla is a place to enjoy your resort and the magnificent luxurious beaches along with many fine things. Take a historic tour of The Valley the Capital, available every Tuesday and Thursday, and also enjoy a guided rainforest tour.parasailing, windsurfing and water skiing, swim with friendly dolphins, easily organised around Shoal Bay. Organise a deep sea fishing tour. Anguilla has many artists exhibiting their works in the 15 or so galleries to be found. Particularly Cheddies Carvings - a local who creates from hardwood driftwood and today corals. Cheddie's Carving Studio, open Monday-Saturday, is on the main road in the West End near the Shell Station at the left turn for Cove Bay. Telephone 264-497-6027.

There is little formal night-life in Anguilla, the best bet is the Sandy Ground beach bars late on.

Sailing in Anguilla is not established as much as you might think. Sailors tend to more out at sea with no real marina. Sandy Ground Village near the salt pond has immigration facilities.

Anguilla’s Special Events

The Summer Festival, boat racing fireworks and calypso music in the streets as Anguilla does its Carnival ting !

When to Go and Other Travel Essentials

Other Anguilla Guides

http://www.definitivecaribbean.com/guide/Anguilla.aspx