How would you describe Anguilla? The dreamy, 16-mile-long Caribbean island is literally what vacation dreams are made of!
This is especially for foodies, design junkies, and beach lovers who visit the vibrant food scene, stunning boutique hotels, and 33 picturesque white sand beaches. The best part? Anguilla has never been easier to reach, thanks to the addition of daily direct flights from Miami in March.
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Here's a list of places to stay, eat, and drink.
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
This sprawling 300-acre property is designed to be two resorts in one, each with its own guest rooms, pool, restaurants, incredible staff, and beach. We love its Rendezvous Bayside, which has impossibly beautiful beachfront villas and a chic poolside scene (complete with rosé spritzer shots every afternoon). With seven exceptional locally-sourced restaurants, including the island's first steakhouse, the hotel is a culinary destination unto itself.
Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel
It doesn't get much more glamorous than this. Guests stay in whitewashed Moorish-style villas outfitted with sculptural furniture and gorgeous tilework and overlooking a beach that appears to be Instagram-filtered all the time. Its delicious sister restaurant Cip's is located on one end of the beach, while a chic beach shack with strong Sundowners is located on the other.
Sunset Lounge
The Four Seasons' dazzling open-air bar has a very trendy L.A. vibe thanks to the combination of expert mixologists, creative sushi, and Cuban cigars available on request. The unrivaled sunset views, however, will leave you speechless.
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Falcon Nest
The journey to this off-the-beaten-path, laid-back beach shack in Island Harbor is well worth it. Warren "Mutt" Webster, the owner and fisherman, reels in the daily catch while the chefs prepare dishes like grilled mahi-mahi, calamari, and possibly the best-grilled lobster you've ever had.
Tradition Sailing
This classic West Indian sloop, led by First Mate and chef Deborah Vos and Captain Laurie Gumbs, whose Anguillan ancestors date back generations, has an ethereal quality to it. If you want to sip champagne cocktails and rum punch while admiring the beautiful Anguillan coastline and sunset, book their sunset sail. (After all, who doesn't?)
Uchu
It can be difficult to stand out in terms of food on this island, but Uchu captivates even the most jaded eater with its creative take on Peruvian cuisine. While overlooking Cap Juluca's scenic cove, sample the distinct flavors of the Andes region, jungle, and Peruvian coast. Fresh ceviches and tropical Anguilla-meets-Peru Pisco Punch are musts.
Veya Restaurant
After leaving their Pennsylvania-based eatery to open one of the island's best globally-inspired restaurants, owners Jerry and Carrie Bogar are living everyone's Caribbean dream. Chef Carrie's interpretations of red snapper, rack of lamb, and lobster fritters are not to be missed.
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Want to see a side of Anguilla that you'd never find on your own? Book your adventure now! Explore Anguilla's incredible rainforests, caves, cliffs, scenic trails, and secret beaches. Begin brainstorming captions right away.
