Anguilla Blog

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

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:03:03 GMT

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.

Dad's Anguilla Photo Challenge

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:52:16 GMT

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?...

Good luck!

Petals Boutique

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:28:39 GMT

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...

da'Vida's 2011/2012 New Year's Eve Party

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:13:56 GMT

We rung in the 2012 New Year on Crocus Bay at da'Vida, with Vida and Clyde, two of the restaurant's owners. From the Asian-inspired four-course meal, to the setting, to the fantastic firework display, it was a night to remember...

Anguilla Guide to March: Moonsplash and the Tail End of "High Season"

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:43:30 GMT

March is a highly recommended time to visit Anguilla. Hotel room rates begin to decrease, and there are two big Anguilla events, including Bankie Banx's music festival, Moonsplash.

CuisinArt Anguilla Golf Course Update

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:31:38 GMT

Temenos Golf Course is officially out of receivership, and has been brought back to its former glory by CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa. The course is back in pristine condition, complete with an authentic Italian club house restaurant (Italia), pro shop and PGA golf pros.

Ripples' Special Events

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:53:37 GMT

Ripples has long been one of our favorite places for dinner in Sandy Ground. Laid-back, a cozy atmosphere, great food... How can you go wrong? Ripples is not only a nice dinner choice. The restaurant is a go-to spot for special events and holidays... Jacquie, the owner of Ripples, goes all out for special events like Halloween, Thanksgiving in Christmas. Thanksgiving comes highly recommended by my friend Kristin Bourne!

Anguilla Beaches Walk... Tucked-Away Little Bay

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:17:37 GMT

Little Bay is one of Anguilla's most remote and rewarding beaches. It is a special spot for relaxing, snorkeling and more adventurous pursuits too, like rock-diving!

Lunch, Steps From the Sand, at Mango's Seaside Grill

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:05:57 GMT

Mango's Seaside Grill is an excellent lunch alternative if you are looking for a calm beach-and-lunch experience, tasty favorites and drinks, and good company.

Our Favorite Anguilla Taxi

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:11:50 GMT

When I travel, what really makes my trip special, is getting to meet and hang out with the local people ... especially if they are as warm and welcoming

Anguilla-Beaches Beach Walk... Majestic Meads Bay

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:33:47 GMT

Meads Bay Anguilla is one of the most widely loved of Anguilla beaches. Wide and expansive, with many dining and accommodation options, it's no wonder why this beach is so widely and loyally loved.

The Best Way To Fly To Anguilla

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:29:38 GMT

Traveling to Anguilla? Don't fly into Anguilla directly (airport code AXA)! Here is the best way to fly to Anguilla...

Murray's Jerk Chicken Centre... Cheap and Tasty Eats in Anguilla, Right on the Beach

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:55:27 GMT

Ready for a lesser-known fabulous cheap eat experience in Anguilla? Murray's Jerk Centre is delicious, inexpensive and right on the beach in Sandy Ground.

The Beloved Blanchards Beach Shack On Meads Bay, Anguilla

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:24:49 GMT

The Blanchards have another Anguilla restaurant success... Blanchards Beach Shack, the original barefoot beach bar they intended on creating decades ago. Serving ideal beach fare, this spot is perfect for the idyllic beach day on Meads Bay.

Tokyo Bay Anguilla At CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:48:55 GMT

CuisinArt Golf Resort and Spa opens a sushi restaurant, Tokyo Bay Anguilla, in their Spa building. Mixed review.

The King of Anguilla Nightlife... Elvis' Beach Bar on Sandy Ground

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:39:40 GMT

Elvis' Beach Bar is a hotspot for Anguilla nightlife. Celebrities, tourists, and locals mingle on the sand for a few cold ones on the best island in the Caribbean, Anguilla!

Review of Body & Soul Beach and Fitness Club
on Sandy Ground

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:16:42 GMT

Body & Soul Beach and Fitness Club on Sandy Ground is known for its massages and personal training. You can take classes with the owner, Susi, at her

Cycling on Anguilla

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:58:43 GMT

I have been a fan of this website for a few years now and one thing that has never been discussed is how great the bike riding is on the Island. Whenever

Sea View Apartments at Sandy Ground

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:31:25 GMT

You still have to contend with Thursday Night Band Night when Sandy Ground hops between the Pumphouse and Elvis bars, but with concrete walls a dull thump

da'Vida...
Don't miss the home made sorbet!

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:54:03 GMT

A group of us were recently on Anguilla for a conference, and on one of our free days we did some shopping in town and then headed to da'Vida for lunch

Tasty's Restaurant

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:13:34 GMT

Kristin and Dale Carty at Tasty's

Tasty's Restaurant is one of Anguilla's best-loved instituations, owned and run by Chef Dale Carty.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1999, it just may be our favorite spot for breakfast.

No trip to Anguilla is complete without a meal at one of the most authentic and tasty Anguilla restaurants.

Dad's Top Tip... The Best Anguilla Maps

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:34:58 GMT

Exploring Anguilla is completely safe, yet exotic and magnificent. Use these anguilla maps, paper or digital (on our iPad), for optimal exploration.

East Shoal Restaurant Reincarnations Since Le Bar

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:16:21 GMT

Le Bar is long gone. We say au revoire and review reincarnations up to present.

Anguilla Ku AND Its Restaurant are Open!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:34:47 GMT

You may have heard that Ku Hotel in Anguilla is closed and for sale. That is the widespread impression. Well, the hotel is for sale, but it's open. And so is its restaurant, which is now called Moments. My parents headed down to that area to see the large waves that are hitting the northern shores. They discovered that both the hotel and the restaurant are open. The restaurant is now called Moments. They talked to the owner of Moments, Lorraine Logan. She said that many people believe they're closed. Time to correct that for them and help them out a little! It's been a perennial favorite spot for many, despite its many reincarnations (Le Bar, Tasty's Too, Sea Sand).

Moving to Anguilla From St. Martin

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:24:56 GMT

My fiancé and I, also from Canada, made the big move in September 2008. We both work from home and decided to settle in St. Martin. Our translation and

Work From Your Computer? Live In Anguilla

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:21:25 GMT

Anguilla is a great place to live if you earn your living on a computer.

Children in Anguilla (Schools, Aftercare, etc.)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:47:27 GMT

Discusses Anguilla school options for ex-pats, aftercare and other children in Anguilla issues

More News From da'Vida!

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:59:34 GMT

da'Vida's main restaurant has re-vamped their menu. New exciting appetizers and entrees include: Caribbean potato fish cake, Asian shrimp dumplings, blackened Fiji shrimp and garlic infused lamb loin. Also, don't miss their weekly entertainment: British Dependency on Wednesdays, 7:30-10:00pm, and Boss & Co.: Saturdays, 8:00-11:00pm. da'Vida's Bayside Grill has also added pizzas, pastas and a warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream to their menu! You can catch Ruel Richardson (of British Dependency) Saturdays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, and Omari Banks & Co.: Sundays, 1:00pm - 5:00pm at Bayside Grill too!

Da'Vida's 2011 NYE Party

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:34:08 GMT

Are you celebrating NYE in Anguilla this year?

da'Vida for New Year's Eve

Da'Vida hosts the most classic New Year's Eve party, complete with complimentary Venetian masks for the ladies and Bowler hats for the gentlemen. The food is always mouth-watering, and the setting so picturesque! This year's menu features...

Seared sea scallop with mango slaw and caramelized fennel root
Roasted Redfish with deep fried rice cake in Thai coconut bath
*Cran apple shooter*
Duck confit with crispy polenta, papaya chutney and sauteed soy bean sprout
Wood grill beef tenderloin with truffle jus, basil mash potatoes and honey glazed baby carrots
Dessert: Double chocolate and Bailey's chiffon with chocolate crumble

Call 1-264-498-5433 to reserve.

Viceroy's Latest Sports Addition

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:30:53 GMT

Viceroy has recently completed construction of their stellar sports facility, including badminton and volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts and even a rock climbing wall!

The Best in Beachside Anguilla Shopping... Petals Boutique on Meads Bay

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:38:31 GMT

Petals Boutique has opened... Here is what makes Petals Boutique at Frangipani Anguilla Beach Resort such a sweet Anguilla shopping treat!

Anguilla, Ultimate Destination For Conferences

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:31:18 GMT

Report on conference held in Anguilla. This group said it was the best of all conferences that they have ever held.

Janet Jackson and Paul Simon and Adam Ant AKA Brian Setzer

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:25:55 GMT

I've been coming to Anguilla for 27 years and have seen, met and eaten with Janet Jackson (Cap Juluca), Paul Simon (Johnno's) and Brian Setzer (Cap Juluca)

The #1 Five-Star Anguilla Hotel? CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:06:49 GMT

On this vacation, my sister, the Queen of Sheba, chose the Anguilla hotel. Talk about luxury living! Welcome to CuisinArt Resort and Spa.

Halloween in Anguilla

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:13:20 GMT

Halloween in Anguilla is not to be missed. It is the one night of the year that Sandy Ground comes alive with zombies and ghouls... The spookiest of Anguilla events for children and adults alike!

Anguilla Beaches Walk... Sandy Ground Beach and Village

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:13:25 GMT

Sandy Ground beach truly captures the essence of Anguilla... From the history and island flavor, the bustle of boats, the tasty eateries, local bars, and nightlife, Sandy Ground is one of the best Anguilla beaches.

Affordable Anguilla Accommodation: Anacaona Boutique Hotel

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 14:28:08 GMT

Looking for reasonably priced Anguilla accommodation? Anacaona Boutique Hotel might be for you if you are looking for comfortable rooms with a pool that's just a short walk to the beach.

The Pumphouse... The "Go-To" Anguilla Restaurant and Bar

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:20:20 GMT

Anguilla restaurant and bar, The Pumphouse, is a go-to spot for either a low-key night or fun-filled night of live music. It's not just the spot for drinks and tunes... The food is tasty too!

Honeymooning On Anguilla

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:02:29 GMT

Hi Nori, Our wedding is November 6th and we will be arriving in Anguilla on November 8th. The first thing we planned WAS the honeymoon!! We are so

Married in Anguilla

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:33:45 GMT

My husband and I were engaged in June 1998. After much research and planning, we decided on the beautiful Caribbean island of Anguilla for the ceremony.

Anguilla Beaches Walk... The Top-Ranked Shoal Bay Anguilla Beach

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:29:03 GMT

Take in the beauty of the world renowned Anguilla beach, Shoal Bay Anguilla Beach with this virtual walking tour from west to east, visiting each hotel, restaurant and beach-bar.

What Is It Like Moving To and Living In Anguilla?

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:04:31 GMT

What's it like, moving to Anguilla? What did you bring with you? Did you ship your car? Groceries? Rent or buy? I would appreciate getting a snapshot

Mummy's Anguilla Home Cooking At Klassik Cafe

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:19:08 GMT

Try genuine Anguilla home cooking at Klassik!

Diving In Anguilla... An Anguilla Dive Journal: My First "Real" Dive, Diving Wreck of M/V Commerce

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:38:57 GMT

Another Anguilla dive journal installment from Kristin Bourne, a friend of mine and an Anguilla diver, featuring diving the wreck of M/V Commerce in Anguilla with divemaster Douglas Carty.

A Cool Hang-Out With A View...This Anguilla Restaurant Offers a lot on a Saturday Evening in Anguilla!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:31:12 GMT

On Da Rocks in Anguilla is a cool hang-out that offers great views of Island Harbour. Don't miss their Saturday Special! This Anguilla restaurant has so much to offer...

Kristin's Anguilla Dive Journal

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:04:38 GMT

I am excited to announce an addition to Anguilla-Beaches that takes you under the sea... My good friend Kristin Bourne has shared her Anguilla dive journal with Anguilla-Beaches!

Kristin Suited Up and Ready to Dive!
(She's on the left)

Kristin had visited Anguilla for several years before moving to Anguilla permanently in 2010. Her love and passion for Anguilla inspired her to learn to dive, and truly appreciate every aspect of Anguilla! Kristin has kept a log of all of her Anguilla dives and diving experiences. From getting certified, to doing her open water certification, to doing wreck dives and dives at off-island cays... Her journal covers it all.

Petals Boutique... Coming November 2011

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:59:58 GMT

Coming this November, an Anguilla shopping experience by the beach... Petals Boutique at Frangipani Beach Resort! Petals will carry everything from trendy beach wear to locally made Anguilla pottery and crafts. With Jan Klingen's (General Manager) great personal style and taste as indication, this Boutique is sure to carry unique and stylish items, inspired by Anguilla and the beach. Yuki and I can't wait to shop at Petals this Christmas! Stay tuned for more details.

About Anguilla-Beaches.Com

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:50:07 GMT

The backstory for Anguilla-Beaches.Com and the Evoy family.

Madeariman Anguilla Restaurant... A Top Spot for a Shoal Bay Anguilla Beach Day!

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:46:57 GMT

Shoal Bay Anguilla is known world-wide for its breath-taking beauty. Read why Madeariman is one of its best spots for a scrumptious lunch and laid back Shoal Bay beach day.

Work Permits for Laptop Workers?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:29:29 GMT

Hi! How are work permits granted for laptop workers? What are the requirements? What you narrate is exactly our case, both my husband and I work from