Anguilla? Absolutely!
by Dave Shultz
  For some people, Paradise is a tropical island with long
stretches of white sand beaches, private bays of blue water and most
importantly, undiscovered by hoards of tourists. For those people, Paradise is Anguilla (pronounced Ann-gwil-ah)
 Located in the West Indies, it’s the most leeward island in
the eastern Caribbean. It’s bounded by
the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and is 16 miles long and three miles
across at the widest point. Anguilla is
a British Dependent Territory so English is the national language and you’ll
find many family names on the island are English, Welsh and Irish in origin.
The locals are all very friendly and embody the spirit of the island lifestyle.
 Anguilla is a marine island so when you tire of sitting on
the beach drinking rum punch, take to the water. Sailing is the island’s official sport and everyone turns out for
the Boat Races on public holidays. Sea
kayaking and scuba diving will also tempt you to return to the sea.
 If
you venture under the sea, head to the El Buen Consejo Underwater Archaeological
Preserve for a truly unique experience. Dive on an underwater
museum set aside by the government for its protection and public
enjoyment.
 Be aware that divers must use equipment provided by the
dive shop with the pockets of the BC sown shut to prevent the temptation
to remove relics. Also, this dive is for experienced divers
familiar with surge. You'll find lots of cannon and smaller artifacts
including miniature medallions and a spectacular large anchor with one
tine embedded straight down in the coral. The medallions have been
reproduced in silver and gold and make outstanding souvenirs when
purchased from the dive shop but nothing on the bottom can removed.
 Tourism is the leading industry and they know how to take
care of stressed executives on Anguilla.
Luxury hotels and outstanding restaurants are easy to find and offer
tourists excellent service and hospitality.
The island has long been known as a hideaway for the Rich and Famous
because of the ultra luxurious accommodations available combined with unspoiled
natural beauty.
  Anguilla is also becoming more known for dream
weddings. Either formal or simple
weddings are easily arranged on the island and there are services that will
handle all the detail for you. What
could be more memorable than a wedding in Paradise?
 A real highlight of your visit to Anguilla should be day
sailing with Sail Chocolat. Captain
Rollins Ruan sails the 35’ catamaran Chocolat around the islands and is more
than a master of the sea. His charm is
surpassed only by the outstanding homemade lunch served aboard. If you are interested, book early. His cruises are extremely popular.
Anguilla today offers the best of the Caribbean. Unspoiled and uncrowded. Small, intimate and accommodations for every
budget.
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