The #1 Five-Star Anguilla Hotel?

This year my sister turned sixteen.

To celebrate this special year, my Dad let her choose the Anguilla hotel, resort or villa for the Anguilla vacation.

My sister has always been a little high maintenance, a little à-la-Kate Moss.

No one expected her to go easy on dear ol' Dad.

And she didn't...

CuisinArt Resort & Spa, Please!

A couple of months after the reservations were made and the flights were booked, my Dad and my sister arrived in Anguilla.

They fell in love with the spectacular Anguilla hotel, instantly!

My Mom and I were still stuck in Montreal's cold climate, waiting for our flight out one week later. For seven long days we waited anxiously to join our family at CuisinArt, the hotel my Dad and sister were raving on about on their long distance phone calls home.

Just how dreamy was it going to be?

My question was answered upon stepping foot on CuisinArt's soil.

A lush, rich, tropical aroma floated through the Anguilla hotel...

I certainly was not in the land of igloos and ice anymore!

From the main entrance, to the lobby, to our suite's interior, everything was luxurious. And then, I stepped into a land of super-luxury.

I left the main room of our suite and entered the master bathroom.

The bathing options were bathtub or shower or outdoor shower! I know some resort-goers are victims of the never-venturing-far-from-the-hotel-syndrome but now, I certainly understand why.

Heck, if it had been up to me, I would have spent all vacation in this marble-encased, ultra-luxurious, cleansing experience-center.

But of course we all know that I could never spend all day in the bathtub.

Well, maybe on Montreal's wintery days, but certainly not when you're surrounded by sun and heat and views like this...

Behind, To The Main-House

St. Martin

To The West

Yep, we were staying right on the beach, one of our favorite Anguilla beaches no less, Rendezvous Bay!

This was certainly the land of supreme luxury. It wasn't hard to tell who chose the Anguilla accommodations this year!

As the Anguilla vacation unfolded we discovered more and more of the Anguilla hotel's special, sweet touches...

The constantly full ice bucket. The twice-a-day maid service. The beautiful orchids in the suite.

The fresh bowl of tomatoes in your room

The little bananaquit birds after breakfast!

Actually, that was my favorite part... the breakfast. CuisinArt offers a complimentary continental breakfast every morning, bringing it right to your door.

The croissants were so melt-in-your-mouth-delicious, we could have sworn they were Bernard's. But CuisinArt's cooks made these, fresh and warm every morning. If you want them hot, order early!

After our delightful breakfast, these little birdies would eat up too...

Right after breakfast is a little early to be thinking about lunch, but this five-star Anguilla hotel has two mouthwatering restaurants...

The Mediterraneo and the Santorini.

We never did dine at Santorini, but The Mediterraneo serves up delicious pizza and paninis!

The best time to dine on Mediterraneo's meals?

At around 10:00 P.M., I would call down to room service and order the pepperoni pizza, a side of fries and the chocolate dome cake that oozed delicious!

Food always tastes better late, watching Nick at Nite!

The Mediterraneo's best feature though, was their fruits and vegetables.

They are the freshest and the most succulent.

CuisinArt has their very own hydroponic gardens run by specialist, Dr. Howard Resh.

He gave us a personal tour of the gardens and let us sample the flavorful vegetables while showing us around!

They certainly aren't your run of the mill, supermarket tomatoes and cucumbers.

Don't miss this tour!

Speaking of missing out on fun adventures at CuisinArt, make sure you go on the free mini-Catamaran tours!

If you do, let me know how much fun you had, because I missed it.

Sorry for sounding bitter, but I love boats. And for zero dollars CuisinArt will take you out and around the bay in a mini-Catamaran. We only discovered this heavenly service on our last day of vacation when the sea was too "rough" and "dangerous."

Sigh! Maybe next time.

On the bright side though, we did not miss the tasty tapas the bar served in the evening. I can never say no to scrumptious spanish snacks like calamari!

While enjoying the zesty squid and sauce, it's hard to miss the hotel's two cute boutiques. If you feel like dropping a few extra thousand dollars, you're in luck! Ha ha!

These shops sell expensive, exclusive brands like David Yurman. Although they don't come cheap, they are certainly beautiful designs!

While Little Miss "Kate Moss" never convinced Dad to buy her a David Yurman ring, it was a spectacular Anguilla vacation!

"Kate" knows how to make a good decision. A luxurious decision.

Everyone loved this five-star Anguilla hotel...

Whether it was the fresh tomatoes, the twice-a-day maid service, the continental breakfast or just plain lapping up luxury...

What's not to love?

Yuki had chosen a hotel that even Kate Moss would love. Truly a five-star Anguilla hotel!

Speaking of Kate Moss... believe it or not, even after two weeks of lavish living, my sister was a little miffed.

Her idol, Kate Moss, was in St. Barts doing a photoshoot. On a clear day you can see St. Barts from Anguilla.

"Daddy can you please fly us over there to meet her?"

His answer? "Look at St. Barts and pretend you can see her." Ha ha!

It looked like we wouldn't be meeting Kate Moss.

But...

On our journey home to Montreal, we flew through Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten.

After we had checked in, I went to the bathroom. On my way out, as I was washing my hands, I spotted a slim, blonde girl and thought, "Wow, talk about a great style. She looks just like... Oh. My. God."

The rest is history...

Kate Moss Near Anguilla

Is that not the perfect end to our luxurious Anguilla vacation?