Anguilla
The island is predominately associated with world class hotels such as the CuisinArt Resort and Spa for pampering, the Cap Julucca to get away from it all or your own villa in Cove Castles. There are many self catering options and private villas so there is choice for everyone, whether it is a group of friends or a honeymoon couple. There are no all inclusive hotels here but the choice of restaurants more than makes up for this. From street vendors selling corn soups and spicy chicken, the classic Caribbean beach bars like Johnno's for typical local fayre and jazz music to the romantic Barrel Stay by the sea or dining by candlelight in lush tropical gardens with sea views at Blanchards, one of the finest restaurants in the Caribbean. The seafood is all that you would expect from a Caribbean island. There is a board by the roadside in the north of the island which reads 'Life's a beach and then you dine' which says it all.
By day you can snorkel, sail, golf, visit local markets, trek nature trails, visit galleries and museums or just chill out with a cocktail until the most amazing sunsets that I have ever seen appear. Birdwatchers are well catered for from the noisy Bananaquits to the brilliant green hummingbirds that are a treat to watch, hovering through the bright, vivid tropical flowers. Although there are plenty of watersports none of them are motorised.
The island is unspoilt and low key, not for people that enjoy late nights and continuous party evenings, although everyone must take a trip to Elvis's Beach Bar for some local character, rum punch and local music. The Pumphouse is a hotspot on a Thursday evening for the more enegetic. No trip would be complete without a visit by short boat ride to the gorgeous Scilly Cay for a Sunday lunch of lobsters and local music.
Anguilla is perfect. It's tranquil and the best wedding and honeymoon destination that I have visited. Relax and unwind in a little piece of heaven and if you would like to know more, just ask.