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At the tip
of the Leeward Islands chain, at 18 Degrees North and 63 Degrees West,
lies Anguilla, a tiny 35 square mile coral limestone island renowned primarily
for its beaches. Beaches for walking, snorkeling, relaxing, romancing.
Beaches that are land-locked and some accessible only by sea. Shoal Bay,
Rendezvous Bay, Meads Bay Little Bay. . . A list that only begins to skim
the surface of Anguilla's most prized resource.
The success
of Anguilla as an upscale tourist destination can be attributed to a number
of key factors. Historically, Anguillians have always been owners of their
island's own resources, and this has created in them a strong attachment
to the land and the sea, and an intense pride in their unique Caribbean
heritage and in their very special island.
The island's
overwhelming sense of sincere hospitality and tranquility stems from the
Anguillian people's ownership of their own resources, and the island's
resulting tranquillity and virtual lack of crime. This welcome creates
the perfect environment for upscale tourism. Among Anguilla's stunning
attribute, and probablky the formost for visitors to enjoy are the unequaled
and breath-taking powder white sandy beaches of aquamarine, crystalline
waters. This exotic seascape with some of the finest coral reefs in the
region, combined with unique landscapes of wild goats and wild sage, a
rich Amerindian heritage, and absolutely wonderful food to rival the Caribbean's
best produce a destination of perfection for all but especially upscale
tourism
There are
over seventy restaurants on the island featuring fine Caribbean, French,
Italian, Asian and American cuisine. From gourmet feasts in elegant settings
such as Koal Keel, Malliouhana, Primms, Hibernia, and Blanchards, to the
casual yet succulent fare of the many bistros located on the beaches:
Uncle Ernies, Johnnos, to daytrips to the oof-coast sandbar islands of
Scilly Cay, Sandy Isle, and prickly pear.
Your senses
will be delighted by the eclectic mix of sumptuous food and excellent
wines. Along with these five star dining options and world- renown beaches,
an integral part of Anguilla's tourism product is its accommodation. Most
of the resort properties have their own unique architectural design, and
visitors find themselves drawn to the Moorish domes of Cap-Juluca, the
Moroccan artistry of Sonesta Beach Resort, the old world charm of Rendezvous
Bay or the ultra modern white expanses of Cove Castles Villa.
Discerning
visitors will also be delighted by the luxurious villas available on the
island -- villas within resort properties, or the ultra-luxurious, privately-owned
vacation homes. This form of accommodation offers an interesting alternative
to family vacations and extended holiday visits.
It comes
as no surprise that the Mainstay of Anguilla's economy is tourism, but
for the investor's interest, this is supported by other micro- industries
such as fishing, small-scale farming, and offshore financial services.
The latter has become increasingly important because tourism and financial
services so closely complement each other. Anguilla's reputation as an
offshore finance center is impeccable, with proper legislation, free exchange
of currencies, and absolutely no taxes, making for one of the best centers
for the practice of legitimate financial services in the world. In the
last few years Anguilla's reputation as a government destination hasgrown
by leaps and bounds.
Anguilla
is a destination for rest, relaxation, and. rejuvenation An island of
lazy days and balmy, romantic evenings and of warm friendly smiles and
quality service. But don't take my word for it.
Discover
for your-self the meaning of tranquillity wrapped in blue.
Alan Gumbs
is the Chairman of the Ministry of Tourism on on Anguilla
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