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Anguilla Celebrates Romance
2003 Hotel Packages
 Romantic
twosomes visiting Anguilla find uncrowded, pristine beaches; acclaimed and
numerous gourmet dining experiences; a host of land and water activities;
and the welcoming smiles of gracious citizens. This year, couples find
extraordinary value and inclusions in the romance packages offered by
Anguilla resorts, hotels and villas of all price ranges, including:
Arawak Beach Inn
Island Adventure's 2003 weekly rates for this uniquely charming hotel are
$849 until April 6; $674, April 7-June 1, Nov. 1-Dec. 22; and $599, June
2-Oct 31 (per person, plus tax and service fee). Rates include an oceanfront
double room, champagne upon arrival, full breakfast daily, four dinners at
the Inn's Restaurant, a romantic lunch for two on a secluded island, full
day excursion to Marigot, St. Martin (with transfer to/from the ferry),
3-day car rental and airport transfers. 800-4-ARAWAK; 264-497-4888;
www.arawakbeach.com
Cap Juluca
This sophisticated romantic retreat on Maundays Bay offers couples a
7-night/8-day Romantic Rendezvous until Dec. 19 ranging from $3585 in a
superior room (summer) to $7850 in a Junior Suite (winter), depending on
time of year and accommodation chosen. Included: champagne and flowers on
arrival, beachfront accommodation, four dinners for two, a trip to Prickly
Pear with barbecue lunch, one-day car rental, and round-trip hotel
transfers, tax and service fee. Wedding packages are also available. (Closed
September/ October) 888-858-5822; 264-497-6666;
www.capjuluca.com
Carimar Beach Club
Located on pristine Meads Bay beach, Carimar's Honeymoon Plan features 7
nights/8 days at $1125 per couple, plus $150 tax and service charge. The
plan includes beach view accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment, champagne
upon arrival, starter breakfast basket, one sunset cruise, 2-day car rental,
one gourmet dinner for two with cocktails, snorkel equipment, tennis courts,
fresh flowers daily, and a special honeymoon gift. The plan is available May
1-Nov. 15 (closed Aug. 24—Oct. 15). 800-235-8667; 264-497-6881;
www.carimar.com
Covecastles
This resort's unique architecture and placement on beautiful Shoal Bay West
beach make it a popular choice for destination weddings. From April 16Dec
16, the resort's five-night, $3750 per couple Wedding Plan includes
beachside ceremony, license, minister, flowers, champagne, cake, one hour of
music, photographer, pictures, wedding album, accommodation in a one-bedroom
beach house, daily continental breakfast, one dinner for two, RT airport
transfers, sailing, biking, kayaking, snorkeling, tax and service fee
(closed Aug. 31Oct. 24). A 7-night honeymoon with romantic amenities and
special inclusions is $3600 per couple. 800-223-1108; 264-497-6801;
www.covecastles.com
Cocoloba Beach Resort
Cocoloba's tropical gardens mantel a coral bluff dividing two magnificent
beaches. Individual beachfront & garden chalets provide an intimate world of
romance. Per couple 7-night honeymoon rates are $2500 in a garden chalet &
$2850 beachfront till April14; $1500 & $1850, April 15-Dec.14. Included:
7-day car rental, full breakfast daily, sunset cruise with beverage & hors
d'oeuvres, 1 dinner for 2, 1-hour full massage for 2, champagne greeting,
tennis, watersports, tax & service fee. 264-497-8800;
www.cocolobaresort.com
CuisinArt Resort & Spa
A contemporary Spa and culinary artistry await couples opting for Sea of
Love, a 7 night stay in a Junior Suite including wine & cheese upon arrival,
3 lunches at Café Mediterraneo, 3 dinners at Santorini, 1 'couples' massage,
1-day car rental, a day at Scilly Cay (lunch and transfers). Per couple
rates are $5040 until March 30; $3100, May 1—Dec.16 (tax & service fee not
included). Wedding plans are also available. (Closed Sept.2—Oct.15.)
800-943-3210; 264-498-2000;
www.cuisinartresort.com
Frangipani Beach Club
Tropical gardens meeting beautiful Meads Bay's beach entice couples to opt
for Frangipani's 7-night, $2700 Champagne & Love plan, available April
16Dec. 16. Rate includes beachfront accommodation in a 1-bedroom suite,
champagne with strawberries and cream on arrival, en suite daily continental
breakfast, lunch daily, one champagne dinner for two, three-day car rental,
snorkel excursion to secluded Little Bay, framed photo of the bride and
groom, tax and service fee (closed September 4 November 3). 800-892-4564;
264-497-6442; www.frangipani.ai
Malliouhana Hotel & Spa
This award-winning, sophisticated hotel & spa acclaimed for its cuisine and
new spa facilities offers couples Romantic Interlude, available June 1Aug
31. Included: accommodation in an ocean view double with covered terrace,
welcome bottle of French champagne, continental breakfast daily, 3-course
dinner for two each evening, a daytime excursion to a deserted cay and
sunset cruise on the hotel's 40' yacht, watersports, tennis lesson, tax and
service fee. Rates per couple are $1995 for 4 nights, $3480 for 7 nights.
Wedding plans are also available. 800-835-0796; 264-497-6111;
www.malliouhana.com
Paradise Cove
Lush tropical gardens surround this intimate apartment resort hideaway where
the Honeymoon in Paradise plan includes champagne and flowers on arrival,
daily continental breakfast, one dinner served en suite, daily car rental,
gourmet picnic for two, sunset cruise, bottle of Anguilla rum and two
t-shirts Until March 31, 5- and 7-night rates range from $2015 studio (5nts)
to $5280 Super Deluxe Penthouse (7nts). From April 1 to October 31 rates are
$1505 studio (5nts) to $3810 Super Deluxe Penthouse (7nts). Tax and service
fee included. 264-497-6603; www.paradise.ai
Rendezvous Bay Hotel
Rendezvous Bay Hotel's romantic couples enjoy long walks on deserted
beaches, a luxurious beach villa double room and candlelit, gourmet dinners.
The 7-night Honeymoon Plan per couple rates until March 31 are $2856 MAP
(breakfast & dinner), $2448 breakfast only; April 1—Dec. 14, $2040 MAP and
$1530 breakfast only. Rates include champagne on arrival, flowers, fruit
basket, 5-day car rental, 2 t-shirts from the resort's boutique, airport
transfers, tax and service charges. Wedding packages are also available.
800-274-4893; 264-497-6549;
www.rendezvousbay.com Splash! Villa
Romantic seclusion, luxurious appointments, and indulgent amenities await
couples in this 3-bedroom private villa boasting a master suite
Jacuzzi-for-two, outdoor pool, poolside dining and roof patio for sunset
cocktails. The 2003 Honeymoon Package includes 7 nights accommodation,
chilled champagne on arrival, two 30-minute deep tissue massages, starter
breakfast, and selection of honeymoon amenities (massage oils, candles and
other delights). Per couple rate (plus 10% tax & 10% service fee) until
April 14 is $2599; $1699 from April 15-Dec. 14. 264-497-3666;
www.splash.ai
 For
more information on Anguilla activities and the packages, rates, facilities
and amenities offered by its properties, contact the Anguilla Tourist Board
at 1-800-553-4939 or
atbtour@anguillanet.com or visit
www.anguilla-vacation.com.
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3 miles wide and 16 miles long, easy-to-explore Anguilla is ringed by powder
soft, white sand beaches some named among the best in the world. and
chosen by visionaries as the destination of choice for luxurious, five-star
resorts; and by all visitors for the pervasive quality found in each level
of accommodations including hotels, resorts, villas, apartments,
condominiums and guesthouses. Anguilla is ideally suited for family and dive
vacations, romantic and 'gourmet' getaways, honeymoons, weddings, and now
for small meetings and incentives as well. Gourmet dining at every turn,
beachside bistros and sumptuous local offerings team with water-sports,
scuba, horseback riding and more to complete the Anguilla picture.
Anguilla Access:
Air: through SJU via American Eagle and LIAT (1 hour
flight); and through SXM via Winair, TransAnguilla and Tyden Air scheduled
and chartered services (7 minute flight).
Ferry: Ferries operate at 30 minute intervals between Marigot Bay, SXM and
Blowing Point, AXA ($10 each way plus $3 departure tax; 20 minute crossing).
Edited and photos by Dave Shultz
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