Anguilla Travel Guide

What Anguilla lacks in size, it more than makes up for in that much-sought Caribbean asset: pristine, powdery beaches. Boasting 19km (12 miles) of white coral coastline, Anguilla's calm and polychromatic waters are enough to lure any potential visitor. As an exclusive and quite expensive island with some top class hotels and private villas, Anguilla has gained a justified reputation in recent years as a holiday haven for the rich and famous. Sandra Bullock, Paul McCartney and Kelly Osborne have all relaxed in the island's vivid blue ocean, no doubt sipping on expensive cocktails.

For those seeking an altogether cheaper type of cocktail, nothing can beat staring out at a Caribbean sunset while sipping an Anguillian tipple in one of the many beach bars. And those who like their food are in for an unexpected treat for the Caribbean, since restaurants on the island are excellent. There is a surprising range, from fine French fare on the sand and home-grown Anguillian haute cuisine, through Mexican and Italian, to the hands-on experience of a buttery Anguillian lobster.Nightlife is centred on barefoot dancing in those beach bars.  

If you ever get bored of relaxing on the beach, there are loads of activity choices. Several hotels have spas and all offer watersports – scuba diving or deep sea fishing – and, most popular of all, a day trip to an island offshore. For the culturally minded, Anguilla, despite its diminutive size, has around 15 art galleries to stroll around and observe Anguillian and expatriate talent, and a delightfully eccentric museum. Wherever you are though, those beautiful beaches are only minutes away.