The coronavirus pandemic had squelched the vacation plans of many people. Cruise ships were docked, tourist attractions were shuttered, and would-have-been travelers seemed leery of venturing too far from home. But till how long? People, now, want to come out of their shells, they want to start living their lives again, smile again, eat out again, play again, travel again. They want to feel alive again and what other way is better to feel lively and fun than traveling to your favorite and desired spot? Well, if you are also planning a vacation for yourself, let me introduce you to an exotic place – The Island of Anguilla.
Anguilla, a beautiful British overseas territory in the Eastern Caribbean! It comprises a small main island and several offshore islets. Its beaches range from long sandy stretches like Rendezvous Bay, overlooking neighboring Saint Martin Island, to secluded coves reached by boat, such as at Little Bay. Protected areas include Big Spring Cave, known for its prehistoric petroglyphs, and East End Pond, a wildlife conservation site. I assure you, visit Anguilla and you will fall in love with it. I am sure, now you want to know more about it so let me start with its climate and weather.
The Climate of Anguilla:
The island of Anguilla has a humid tropical climate, although rather dry by Caribbean standards. The temperatures, which undergo only slight variations throughout the year, are moderated by the constant blowing of the north-east trade winds. Excluding the hurricane periods, that is, the months between June and November, almost all months of the year are suitable for a visit to the island of Anguilla and its beaches. The best months are the driest months between December and March. The average maximum temperature of the island varies between 28 C in August and 31 C in January while the minimum average temperatures vary between 25 degrees C in July and 22 degrees C in February. Due to the lack of mountains, the island of Anguilla is one of the least rainy islands among the islands of the Lesser Antilles.
Accommodation in Anguilla:
Try Anacona in long Bay Village. It offers many of the amenities of a big resort but in a much more intimate setting; excellent "wellness" retreat packages along with lovely views over Meads Bay. Nearby sites are Wall Blake House.
And if you are looking for privacy, Cove Castles are a small collection of villas on a private beach, each with full kitchen and living room and some with a private pool. So, it's a much more luxurious and idyllic home-from-home. Cap Juluca is a white, Moroccan looking hotel right on the beach. Unique looking inside and out, it offers every luxury. It is a really special place to stay!
Places to Visit/Things to do in Anguilla:
Anguilla is just a tiny limestone knob of an island, but it's got some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of the Caribbean: superb bright white coral sand which goes on for mile after peaceful mile, lapped gently by an electric blue sea. On these perfect beaches, you'll find a number of ramshackle beach bars, and a smaller number of good hotels, which are among the best vacation homes in Anguilla. For an island so tiny, Anguilla has an excellent collection of restaurants - across several price brackets which is why some compare Anguilla to St-Barts. But Anguilla is much more down to earth - a proper Caribbean hideaway island. Anguilla isn't just sand. The sand is fringed by graceful palm trees. And it's not just bright blue waters. Below the surface are some truly stunning reefs. And if you don't fancy yourself as a diver or snorkeler, you can catch a glimpse of their beauty on a glass-bottomed boat trip. Anguilla is probably best suited to travelers looking for somewhere idyllic to relax, but the island's history and its modern fishing and lobster catching industry make for a pretty interesting study. If you hire a bike to explore, you can see a truly wonderful variety of beautiful beaches.
Apart from the beaches, you can go Bird watching. Anguilla is host to 136 different bird species including white-cheeked pintails and black-neck stilts.
Foods to Eat in Anguilla:
Oceanecho is one of the best five-star hotels. A restaurant, lounge cum bar which offers international and Caribbean cuisine! Their chef, Dillon, is the mixologist behind the creative and delicious signature cocktails. If it’s not on the menu, do not worry, just ask for Dillon, he can mix you a personalized drink to soothe your every need.
Picante has the best true Mexican food in the Caribbean. I am not a real fan of Mexican food but I have to say this place is very good. The service is great and is not overly priced.
Now that you have an idea of how to pick the Rentals in Anguilla, Chao!
