When it comes to glorious beaches and fine dining, this tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla is one of the best. Our writer discovered why it's a favourite with celebs
Although Anguilla is just 16 miles long and three miles wide, it has more than 30 beaches and over a hundred restaurants, so if you like powdery sand, turquoise sea and quality cuisine, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with the island as quickly as we did. The vibe is very laid-back, with the focus firmly on fine food and relaxation rather than partying – although that’s not to say there’s a shortage of tasty rum cocktails.
There’s a mile-long stretch of golden sand right in front of the property, if you can tear yourself away from the gorgeous double-tiered infinity pool. And nothing is too much trouble for the welcoming staff – when our mosquito bites were driving us crazy, the front desk quickly sent out for some soothing cream. Another lovely touch was the cooling aloe vera gel sent to our room, courtesy of the spa.
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club We spent the second half of our stay at Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, which has two zones separated by the island’s only 18-hole golf course. We stayed on the more tranquil side, which has deluxe rooms facing directly on to the golden beach, three restaurants, a huge swimming pool and a spa and fitness centre.
If you’re at Aurora on a Sunday afternoon, we recommend strolling up the sand to The Dune Preserve, the beach bar run by local legend Bankie Banx, where you’ll find live music, tasty rum cocktails and a lively crowd. D Richard’s impressed us with a tender filet mignon and to-die-for homemade ice cream, and even the nine-dollar taco sat the Beach Shack on Meads Bay were delicious. On the weekends, many of the restaurants have live music, so our seafood lunch at Madeariman was accompanied by a lively reggae band.
We also visited Sandy Island, a tiny mound of sand in the middle of the ocean that is home to just one restaurant. It’s about 10 minutes from the main island by boat and is renowned for its lobster and crayfish platter. Get your order in early so you don’t miss out!
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