Anguilla Blog

The Anguilla Blog is my mini-journal about Anguilla. It...

• lets you know whenever any new Web pages appear on Anguilla Beaches, telling you about a new find or adventure
• keeps you up-to-date with other postings or news about Anguilla (like the latest great BBQ joint!)
• points out some of our super-special past adventures that you might otherwise miss
• lets you know when I send out the Anguilla Beaches e-zine (in case you don't like to give your e-mail address, or if your ISP tends to over-filter causing you to miss an issue).

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Anguilla Beaches, Villa Vacations In Caribbean Paradise

One family's villa vacation experiences in beautiful, friendly Anguilla. Anguilla beaches are the best in the Caribbean, and Anguilla's warmth is surpassed only by its people's.

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Anguilla Medical Care And Health Insurance

We frequently get questions about the quality of health care in Anguilla, medical insurance and other Anguilla travel health issues.The quality of non-emergency

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Start A Business In Anguilla

Looking to start an Anguilla business? It can be done.

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Anguilla Duties When Moving To Anguilla

What are the duties payable when moving to Anguilla?

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Special Dinner With THE Anguilla Expert

Cathy and Greg DeMeo dined out with my parents at da'Vida this past Saturday, April 21. As winner of Dad's "Anguilla Photo Challenge" at the Anguilla Beaches Facebook page, she won a 5-star dinner with Mom and Dad.

Cathy chose da'Vida, one of our very favorites...

Judging from the full report on the Anguilla Beaches Facebook page, a great time was had by all.

Congratulations, Cathy (AKA "THE Anguilla Expert")! And thank you to da'Vida and the other 5-star restaurants who sponsored this fun little competition!

Full details at here on Facebook. Please click the "Like" button at Facebook (or top left of this page) to catch our regular posts and occasional contests and special savings announcements.

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*Special Note: Carimar's Off-Season Packages!...

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Anguilla Guide to May... Tropical Weather and Freedom in the Air

Visiting Anguilla in May is one of the island's best kept secrets. From idyllic weather, to low rates, to fun cultural events, here is your Anguilla guide to vacations in May.

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Anguilla Villa For Sale

The story of a new Anguilla villa for sale, set on a 0.25 acre Anguilla real estate property. Green contruction with sweeping views of St. Martin, St. Barths, and the open Caribbean.

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Easter Monday Boat Race... A Favorite Anguilla Memory

It was a few days before Easter, 1995, when my husband and I arrived for our second vacation in Anguilla. We immediately sensed excitement in the air

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Anguilla Guide to April... The "Low Season" and Boatracing Are Here

With a few local events to spice up your island relaxation time and low prices island-wide, April proves to be an ideal transitional time to take an Anguilla vacation. This is your Anguilla guide to April.

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The 10th and Final Anguilla Photo Challenge!

Here's #10 of 10 photos, where folks are competing for bragging rights to the exalted status of "Anguilla Expert."

The prize?

My parents take the winner (and significant other) to dinner at your 5-star choice of da'Vida, Tasty's, Straw Hat or Mango's restaurants!

It's still not too late to enter. You earn points in more ways than just identifying the photo. It's all explained by following the link which takes you to this challenge.

Hurry, because the contest ends when somone guesses this final photo correctly.

Click on the "more info" link below to see this final challenge AND the previous 9.

My thanks to the above restaurants for sponsoring this interesting challenge. Dad certainly chose an eclectic bunch of photos, keeping everyone on their toes!

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From Dominica to St. Maarten

My very first trip to the Caribbean was about 20 years ago. The destination was Dominica and the reason for my visit was to see a dear friend and former

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Anguilla Weather... The Best in the Caribbean

Our family has certainly had bad luck with past vacations. But we were never disappointed with Anguilla weather...

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Top Cheap Anguilla Hotels and Accommodations

Some of the resorts on Anguilla offer pretty scary prices. If you're looking for reviews of cheap Anguilla hotels, here are the best ones...

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New Look For Anguilla-Beaches.com

For a sneak preview of Anguilla-Beaches.com's new look, please click on the link below. I'd love to have your critique.

Who better to ask than those who will be using it?

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#9 In Dad's Photo Challenge

Here's installment #9 of a 10-part photo-challenge series to find out who knows Anguilla best. This little treasure of a beach is perhaps the best-kept secret on the island.

The prize?

My parents take the winner (and significant other) to dinner at your 5-star choice of da'Vida, Tasty's, Straw Hat or Mango's restaurants!

It's never too late to enter. You earn points in more ways than just identifying the photo. It's all explained by following the link which takes you to this challenge.

Good luck! Win or not, it's great fun to try and figure these out, and this one is especially interesting. To see the previous 8 challenges, too, click on the "more info" link below.

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#8 In Dad's Photo Challenge

This is #8 is a 10-part photo challenge series to find out who knows Anguilla best. I'll warn you now. This beach is tough to identify!

The prize?

My parents take the winner (and significant other) to dinner at your 5-star choice of da'Vida, Tasty's, Straw Hat or Mango's restaurants!

It's never too late to enter. You earn points in more ways than merely by identifying the photo. It's all explained by following the link which takes you to this challenge.

Good luck! Win or not, it's great fun to try and figure these out. To see the previous 7 challenges, click on the "more info" link below.

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Anguilla News Stories and Commentary

Follow the latest Anguilla news. Add your own news or comment on what's happening.

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An Even More Private Piece of Anguilla... Sandy Island, A Must-Do Anguilla Activity

An Anguilla jewel not to be missed is Sandy Island, a small off-shore cay with perfect rum punches and fresh off-the-grill food. This is a favorite Anguilla activity for many, even ABC's The Bachelor had a private date here!

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Who Is THE Anguilla Expert?

This is #7 is a 10-part photo challenge series to find out who knows Anguilla best. This photo is a rather bizarre new direction.

It's never too late to enter. You earn points in more ways than merely by identifying the photo. It's all explained by following the "more info" link (below), which takes you to this challenge.

The prize?

My parents take the winner (and significant other) to dinner at your 5-star choice of da'Vida, Tasty's, Straw Hat or Mango's restaurants!

Good luck! Win or not, it's great fun to try and figure these out. To see the previous 6 challenges, click on the "more info" link below.

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Anguilla's Gift to Me

2011 was an annus horribilis for me and my family. Having experienced three family deaths including my father's, whom I loved deeply and still do, amongst

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Lloyd's Bed and Breakfast... The Top Choice B&B For Anguilla on a Shoestring

Lloyd's Bed and Breakfast is Anguilla's most charming and affordable B&B.

This historic hotel (the island's very first!) is conveniently located in Anguilla's center, near Crocus Bay and Little Bay. The vistas over the Anguillian countryside and onto St. Martin, and even St. Barths, are breathtaking.

The rooms are fresh and tastefully decorated, the Lloyd's team is warm and accommodating, and a full breakfast is served daily (included in the rate).

Everyone eats together, and everyone knows each other. A true sense of family and unity exists at Lloyd's. When we visited, Merline Carty made us feel right at home. She has been part of the Lloyd's family for over 20 years.

Merline and My Mom

Lloyd's Bed and Breakfast is a special Anguilla hotel, a true piece of history and culture.

At under $150/night (yes! you read that right!), Lloyd's B&B is a top choice for many travelers to Anguilla.

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Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay at da'Vida's Bayside Grill

This past January we spent a lot of time "sitting on the dock of the bay" at da'Vida's Bayside Grill, one of our favorite spots for a lunch-and-beach afternoon.

The restaurant recently installed a floating dock, perfect for docking your boat, catching sun rays, and, my favorite, jumping off of...

On one of our visits to da'Vida's Bayside Grill this year, we arrived to find a full buffet set up and at least a hundred beach chairs lining the bay. da'Vida was a beach-day site for a convention of lawyers and judges from the States in Anguilla on a day trip from St. Maarten.

Tip: If you are in need of a site to host a large gathering in Anguilla, da'Vida is the spot!

The party was well accommodated, without making the other guests feel over crowded and not attended to.

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Dad's Anguilla Photo Challenge

Have you tried my Dad's special photo challenge on Anguilla-Beaches.com's Facebook page?

My Dad recently posted photo #5 out of the total of 10 photos that he will be posting over the course of this contest. Click here for challenge #5.

You win the contest by...

• being the first to correctly identify the location of the photo
• adding your own interesting story about the particular location

Highest combined total wins.

Even if you have not participated yet, you can still win by adding stories to past challenges!

My Mom and Dad will take the winner (and significant other) to dinner at 1 of their 4 favorite 5 Star restaurants! The restaurant choices?...

• daVida
• Straw Hat
• Tasty's
• Mango's Seaside Grill

Good luck!

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Petals Boutique

Kristin and my Mom have nothing but great things to say about Petals Boutique at Frangipani Beach Hotel on Meads Bay.

Checking it out for myself has been high on my (and Yuki's!) list of "Next Time in Anguilla."

We recently had the chance now that we are home for the holidays (for universities in New York we get an "extended holiday" that lasts until the end of January)...

With Jan and Janay at Frangipani Beach Club
Who Own and Manage Petals Boutique

It lived up to its positive reputation!

Petals Boutique is really the top Anguilla-wear outfitter and souvenir shop. They carry many hard to find labels that suit Anguilla's tropical temperatures, and unique and travel-friendly souvenirs for friends at home. Mainly a store for women, I even found a fun gift for my Dad...

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