Anguilla Travel
Anguilla Island Basics Around Anguilla
The island of Anguilla (pronounced ang-GWILL-a) was named for its eel shape and has 33 beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, extraordinary vistas and a contemporary international style. It also has more gourmet dining choices per acre than New York City. This is quite an accomplishment, considering the entire island is only half the size of Washington, D.C.
Anguilla is a British overseas territory, the most northerly of the Caribbean's Leeward Islands. It's noted for its spectacular and ecologically important coral reefs. In addition to the main island, the territory includes a number of tiny and mostly uninhabited islands and cays with names like Anguillita, Prickly Pear Cays, Seal Island and Sombrero. And let's not forget Dog Island, legendary home of the Anguilla Long Dogs.
The island's capital is The Valley. About 13,000 people inhabit the 39 square miles of the island. English is the official language and boat-racing is the national sport. Eating must rank a close second: along with over 70 dining establishments presided over by world-renowned international and award-winning local chefs, you'll find numerous roadside barbecues and beachside bistros and grills.
If you can tear yourself away from the eateries, there are gentle seas in varying shades of turquoise to swim in, soft white sand beaches to relax on, dolphins to frolic with, clear calm waters to snorkel and scuba, jazz and summer festivals to enjoy, yacht races and regattas to watch, wahoo, marlin and tuna to catch. You can even get married: Anguilla averages one church for every two square miles.
The island itself is mostly rock, its vegetation sparse, its soil and water limited. The constant trade winds force trees to remain low and oddly-shaped. But its beaches contain coral formations washed ashore intact and mysteriously beautiful. Since the island is very narrow at many points, you can often see both coasts while walking through the low bush along the shore. The Anguilla community is peaceful and joyous, known for its graciousness. And have we mentioned the food?
Anguilla Map
William (Bill) Bove
Born in Philadelphia, March 25, 1943, Bill had lived in the Mad River Valley for extended periods of time since 1987.
Major Caribbean Islands and their Capitals
Can you identify the major Caribbean Islands and name their capital cities? Not as easy as it sounds, even for a West Indian local like me.
How Not to Share Your Magazines: Online
You buy a magazine. You're free to give it to a friend for him to read. That's the First Sale doctrine , which allows you to sell or give away something you've purchased.
New magazine-sharing site may violate copyrights
The magazine industry, already facing a decline in newsstand sales and falling ad revenue, is being besieged by a new foe: digital piracy.
Anguilla Art
The Devonish Art Gallery Featuring Sculptor/Potter Courtney Devonish. Representing local, Caribbean and international artists and the bead work of Carrolle Devonish.
Anguilla
It is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles and lies about 12 miles north of the island of Saint Martin and 60 miles northwest of Saint Kitts .
Bulletin Board
WELCOME TO THE ANGUILLA GUIDE Anguilla, a small island in the Caribbean is a quiet place full of white sand beaches , great dining and friendly people .
Dining Out
A complete guide to Anguilla Restaurants by taxi zone. Restaurants on Anguilla → Read more Le Bon Pain , Island Harbour 497-4090 Bernard also makes wonderful French pastries and breakfast buns.
News article about Junior's glassbottom boat
News reports from on the island, as they were posted to the Net: Anguillans Love Their Goats Almost everyone has goats .
Saturday Morning is Story Time
Every saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 AM is "Children's Story Time" at the library, hosted by Judith Sadler-Bryan, and broadcast live on Radio Anguilla .
Anguilla Day Lecture
On June 1, 1999 a small group gathered at the House of Chandeliers to participate in a lecture and discussion.
Christmas Lights 2001
Anguilla came alive with glowing Christmas lights throughout the island. There was a major display along Coronation Avenue and The Department of Agriculture grounds in The Valley.
News article: Ride a horse on the beach
News reports from on the island, as they were posted to the Net: The readers of Forbes magazine again rated Cap Juluca on Anguilla among the Top 20 resorts in the world! In fact, it ranked 7th, behind Four ...
Queen's Birthday Parade, 2001
Monday, June 18, 2001 was a public holiday in celebration of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Excursion on Garfields "Gotcha"
News reports from on the island, as they were posted to the Net: Gorgeous Scilly Cay is Back! One of the most famous tourist places in Anguilla was Sandra and Eudoxie Wallace's restaurant and tropical ...
Anguilla _Luxury_Real Estate_Single_Family_Home
Little Harbour $4,000,000 Little Harbour Anguilla Villa Single Family Home Property ID#4000000247 MLS ID#4000000247 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Size: 1200 sq ft VPSO is one of Anguilla's most dramatic residences, ... via Internet Archive
Island gives Jean-Luc a fond farewell
"We would often discuss matters affecting both sides, and he shared a great concern for young people, and the violence that often raised its head"
The late Territorial and Executive Councillor Jean-Luc Hamlet was laid to rest yesterday during an emotionally charged funeral ceremony that was underscored by a massive outpouring of sympathy for the bereaved ... via The Daily Herald
