Secret Beach Getaway: 10 reasons to visit Anguilla now

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The view from CeBlue Villas, of Crocus Bay Beach, Anguilla, at sunset

Autumn may be arriving in the great white north, but the weather’s fine on our secret beach getaway, the island of Anguilla. A high-speed ferry ride away from St. Maarten, the island is wonderfully less travelled, highly cultured and high on the list of safest places in the British Caribbean.

The island is a music and foodie lover’s paradise, with Bankie Banx the island’s resident reggae musician and poet, a troubadour lauded as the Bob Dylan of Anguilla. Mr. Banx has his own outpost, Bankie Banx’s Dune Preserve, just down the road from the Cuisinart Resort and golf course. Yes, that Cuisinart, of culinary fame, where you can take cooking lessons, then dine on your creations and spend the night.

Villas are the most popular way to stay, and many have set up hotel style services to ensure you get the best of feeling at home, and treated like a guest, without having to make the bed every morning. When we visited, we stayed the weekend at CeBlue Villas, with eye-candy views of Crocus Bay Beach (above), and some of the sexiest bathrooms on the island (below), with that spectacular view included. Boats dot the clear water, bobbing up and down on the gentle tide, in a sea of complex blues and greens that almost defy description. Turquoise, azure, sea foam, teal, sky, indigo – it runs the gamut, a tone-on-tone blue that instantly relaxes you. Gaze into it as mediation, and the mind will feel calm, cool and, even after a sundowner cocktail or two, remarkably collected.

 

Just breathe.

Click through below for more reasons, including a few new hotel and resort options, why a visit to Anguilla is on our radar. www.ivisitanguilla.com

 

 

Music Lover? Check out the First Ever Electronic Music Festival

Anguilla will host the first annual, Livin’ in the Sun, a revolutionary EDM (electronic dance music) festival, November 11 – 13. The festival brings the world’s best deejays together on the best beaches in Anguilla. Global music, top notch food and beverage service, live art and water sports create the ultimate music festival experience.

Need some serious R&R? Hit the Best Beaches in the Caribbean

Anguilla boasts some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. A recent article on USAToday.com rates Anguilla at the top of the list as one of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean, and we can’t help but agree. The island boasts 33 beautiful beaches to choose from, with the softest and sandiest going to Barnes Bay, sandwiched between Meads Bay and West End Bay.

Fly Direct and Get There Early! Increased Airlift

The fall season marks the beginning where airlines such as SunWing, WestJet, Air Canada Vacations offer increased direct flights to nearby St. Maarten, Antigua and San Juan. Recently, Puerto Rico-based regional carrier, Seaborne Airlines announced that the airline is expanding its flights to the island from three days a week to five days a week. Above, the view from the island to Scilly Cay, a rustic islet with beachfront and a restaurant, serving fresh daily catch, lobster included!

Splurge a Little! You deserve it! Pick a private villa experience, such as CeBlue Villas (above) or why not the New Four Seasons Resort and Residences (below), opening this Fall

Four Seasons Resort and Residences has assumed management of the Viceroy Anguilla, reopens in October 20, 2016. The new property will be the largest hotel on the island with 166 villas and resort accommodations overlooking two of the island’s 33 beaches.

Want to Experience Great Food? The Reef by CuisinArt, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, opening in November

The Reef by CuisinArt opening November 10, will be Anguilla’s newest luxury destination. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the property will feature 80 accommodations, ranging from Golfview and Seaview Junior Suites in the main building, to spectacular Junior Suites in the four beachfront building.

For a romantic last minute getaway? The Manoah Boutique Hotel

The Manoah Boutique Hotel will open in early November. With 25 rooms, the resort is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Looking for more Privacy? Frangipani Beach Resort Reveals Newest Villa

Frangipani Beach Resort will officially unveil its brand new 5,000 square foot villa. A family owned and operated resort, the Frangipani Resort is a premier luxury boutique resort in Anguilla with 19 rooms and suites.

Love Sports? Then Anguilla is Tennis Capital of the Caribbean

Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) partners with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to host the inaugural Anguilla International Tennis Federation Junior Championships  from November 12 – 19. The tournament will be organized by Karl Hale, CEO of Sports Travel Experts and Tournament Director for the Rogers Cup in Toronto.