A Couple's Guide to Anguilla

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Advisor - Danielle Silliman
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Danielle Silliman

  • Couples Travel

  • Nature Escapes

  • Wellness Travel

  • Food & Wine

  • Luxury Travel

  • Anguilla

  • Beaches

  • Island

  • Romantic

  • Sightseeing

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Curator’s statement

There are many reasons to fall in love with Anguilla and her people; the crystal clear azure waters, the soft white sandy beaches, the local cuisine steeped in proud culinary traditions. I’ve been visiting this Caribbean gem for the past decade and am still discovering more reasons to fall in love with the island. A visit to this special place should be in order for any person who loves live music, good food, great people and a relaxing vacation. Let me be the one to assist in any and all of your Anguillan travel adventures.

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Things to do in Anguilla

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  1. Stroll Mead's Bay, in my opinion, the most beautiful beach in Anguilla

  2. Grab a drink at Leon's at Malliouhana, and bring it to swim in Nim's Nook Cove. *Tip: Leon's makes the best rum punch on the island.

  3. Catch the sunset at the Four Seasons Sunset Lounge

  4. See Anguillan legend Bankie Banx perform at The Dune Preserve. *Tip: Friday nights after 9pm and Sundays starting at 12pm are the best time to see Bankie perform.

  5. Charter a catamaran and spend the day visiting the uninhabited white sand cays around Anguilla.

  6. Rent a classic British moke and drive the island in style, exploring in your own time

  7. Take a boat trip to explore Scrub Island *Tip: I can arrange a tour guide with unlimited rum punch and beer during the excursion

  8. Surrounded by 7 marine parks and blessed with great visibility, Anguilla is the perfect place to learn to scuba dive.

  9. Indulge in a couple's spa at the fabulous Arawak Spa at the Belmond Cap Juluca Hotel. *Tip: choose from an outdoor pavilion experience or indoor shared room.

Day trips

If you're looking to add more luxury to your trip, I can arrange a day trip to St. Barts via plane or boat for a day of shopping, sightseeing and fine dining.

Places to eat & drink in Anguilla

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Lunch

  1. Sunshine Shack - This great lunch spot is on Rendezvous Bay and has the best BBQ chicken and ribs I've ever had.

  2. Straw Hat - Located at the Frangipani Resort, this restaurant is ideal for any time of day, but I always find myself coming back for lunch. It's a lovely place to be during the day.

  3. Blanchard's Beach Shack - The best tacos on the island. Pair these with a cold beer on a hot day and you've got a version of heaven.

  4. Elvis Beach Bar - Known for his Rum Punch and college sports memorabilia, Elvis's is an island icon and can't miss.

  5. Da'Vida - Can't miss the Sunday Funday BBQ starting at 12pm.

Dinner - all reservations recommended

  1. Jacala - Known as the best restaurant in Anguilla. Must make reservations in advance (no website).

  2. Mangoes - Still dream about their sesame seed-crusted red snapper and fresh-caught grilled lobster (no website).

  3. Cip's by Cipriani - This restaurant at the Belmond Cap Juluca has brought in a chef from Siciliy in the last year, and it shows. The pizzas and gelatos are out of this world.

  4. Blanchards - No visit to Blanchard's is complete without a slice of their famous coconut cake at the end.

  5. Sharky's - I still dream about the cinnamon spice soup. Once you sit down, you completely forget you're sitting on the side of the road.

Advisor - Danielle Silliman

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Anguilla. For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Chiara Caremoli guide, Your Luxury Guide To Anguilla.