Sunday, March 30, 2008
The Dunes preserve Anguilla
The Dune Preserve is funky beach bar owned by Bankie Banx, Anguilla's famous reggae singer. It is has multiple levels with funky elements, decks, stairs, bars, plus a bar on the beach. Cabanas on the beach, and a larger boat bar and a large sailboat deck which serves as the main dining area. The Dune also has a a great new menu created by local chef - Chef Dale Carty. The Dune Preserve Restaurant still has a casual and fun atmosphere. The bar on the beach is made out of a small boat. Lunch is offered including seafood and chicken rotis which look like large burritos. Moonsplash 2008 kicks off from March 27 - 30, 2008 at the iconic Dune Preserve. The featured acts for Moonsplash 2008 include Steel Pulse and Tarrus Riley. Last March Jimmy Buffett preformed at the Dune on a stage built from an old racing boat for 4,000 fans. The Planet Dune nightclub has wonderful live-music and after hours party stop on the island.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Anguilla Resorts and Fine Dining
This amazing secluded island being called the “Hamptons of the Caribbean” it is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. The tiny island has a population of about 12,000. Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory that is 16 miles long, and 3 miles at the widest point. Anguilla has the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The 33 white sand beaches have crystal clear turquoise water. There are no direct flights to Anguilla so you need to take a connecting flight from Puerto Rico, St. Maarten or Antigua. From those locations you can take a smaller plane directly to the Anguilla or you can take the ferry from St. Maarten to Anguilla this only takes twenty minutes. Anguilla is a relaxing luxurious and low key island with no casinos and not much shopping to be done.
Anguilla is world-renowned for its unmatched collection of upscale resorts and has a number of full-service moderate and competitively priced accommodations as well. There are many different accommodations available from full-fledged and mini-resorts, hotels and apartment hotels; private and club-style villas, apartments and condos; small inns and guesthouses. Anguilla is exclusive and many stars are know to come to this luxury hide away including brad and Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox and her husband David Arquette. Some of the best Ultra-luxurious Resort on the island includes Malliouhana, Cap Jaluca, Cuisinart , and the cove castle villas
Malliouhana It sits on a bluff, overlooking Meads Bay. Of course, they have tennis, and swimming pools, little golf carts to motor you around... and some great restaurants. Go to the deck by the bar and watch the sun set over the ocean.
Cap Juluca is very elite and is located on a private beach. The resort features a wonderful array of entertainment amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, private golf carts and bicycles, aqua golf driving range, bunker and putting green, croquet lawn, Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, a library, tennis courts with a full-time resident pro, and water sports, including snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing, and sailing.
The CuisinArt Resort & Spa Anguilla is located on Rendezvous Bay. The hotel amenities include the Venus Spa, three lighted tennis courts, croquet, Bocce courts, children's playground, non-motorized water sports, swimming pool, boat charters, mountain bikes, a stretch of private beach, the Hydroponic Farm (vegetable farm), and two restaurants. Dining includes Santorini Restaurant, Cafe Mediterraneo located poolside, theme dinners, lobby and beach bars, Kitchen Stadium, Wine Cellar, and room service. The resort also offers cooking classes, scheduled fitness classes, mat pilates, concierge assistance, and complimentary continental breakfast, transfers to Anguilla Airport or the ferry terminal. This is also a great place to go if you have kids because they have lots of fun programs for them to join as well as a babysitting service!
Covecastel Villas
Award-winning New York Architect Myron Goldfinger had his own vision of castles in the sand: Abstract and spare, Covecastles beach houses and villas loom against the horizon, resembling nothing so much as sculpture. These villas have been praised in Architectural Digest twice. The ultra-modern. Covecastles Villa Resort is the ideal vacation spot for the well travelled who appreciate architectural beauty and personalized service.
Anguilla offers 70 dining experiences ranging from elegant, intimate gourmet seaside restaurants to casually chic beachfront bistros as well as affordable roadside grills. The island chefs are revered in publications such as Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and The New York Times. Some of my favorites include Trattoria Tramonto, Picante, Mangos, and The straw hat.
Trattoria Tramonto & Oasis Beach Bar
Trattoria Tramontoo is located on my favorite beach, Shoal Bay West. During the day you can enjoy an Italian lunch at the restaurant on the beach. After lunch you can lounge on the beach chairs and swim in the water in front of the restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing created by the talented chef Valter Belli who is from Italy. The pasta with crayfish is to die for and I have it almost every time I dine at the restaurant which is a lot! All the specials are great too with things like wild boar prosciutto over baby arugula with white truffle oil! When you head to the bar try the rum punch which is the best and strongest on the island! This is my favorite restaurant and is what made me fall in love with Anguilla!
Picante
The best Mexican restaurant! The atmosphere at Picante is bright and up beat. The service here is great and the employees are very friendly. They have the best burritos I have ever had made with grilled to order steak and chicken. They have great homemade salsa served with warm chips and truthfully everything on the menu is great. They offer a huge array of tequilas and margaritas. This place is a must for everyone.
The Straw Hat
The Straw Hat is a great restaurant located over the water. While you dine you can look at the fish in the light up blue water. The food is great and which is a combination of local Caribbean and Asian style food.
Mango’s
Mango’s is located on the beach so close to the water you can hear the waves crashing as you eat. The sashimi appetizer of the day is great and changes from tuna to snapper and to any other fresh fish that they get in. The Chef David creates wonderful Caribbean dishes including fresh lobster, crayfish, or Spicy whole grilled snapper. The ice cream and sorbet is made at the restaurant with the freshest ingredients.
Anguilla is world-renowned for its unmatched collection of upscale resorts and has a number of full-service moderate and competitively priced accommodations as well. There are many different accommodations available from full-fledged and mini-resorts, hotels and apartment hotels; private and club-style villas, apartments and condos; small inns and guesthouses. Anguilla is exclusive and many stars are know to come to this luxury hide away including brad and Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox and her husband David Arquette. Some of the best Ultra-luxurious Resort on the island includes Malliouhana, Cap Jaluca, Cuisinart , and the cove castle villas
Malliouhana It sits on a bluff, overlooking Meads Bay. Of course, they have tennis, and swimming pools, little golf carts to motor you around... and some great restaurants. Go to the deck by the bar and watch the sun set over the ocean.
Cap Juluca is very elite and is located on a private beach. The resort features a wonderful array of entertainment amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, private golf carts and bicycles, aqua golf driving range, bunker and putting green, croquet lawn, Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, a library, tennis courts with a full-time resident pro, and water sports, including snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing, and sailing.
The CuisinArt Resort & Spa Anguilla is located on Rendezvous Bay. The hotel amenities include the Venus Spa, three lighted tennis courts, croquet, Bocce courts, children's playground, non-motorized water sports, swimming pool, boat charters, mountain bikes, a stretch of private beach, the Hydroponic Farm (vegetable farm), and two restaurants. Dining includes Santorini Restaurant, Cafe Mediterraneo located poolside, theme dinners, lobby and beach bars, Kitchen Stadium, Wine Cellar, and room service. The resort also offers cooking classes, scheduled fitness classes, mat pilates, concierge assistance, and complimentary continental breakfast, transfers to Anguilla Airport or the ferry terminal. This is also a great place to go if you have kids because they have lots of fun programs for them to join as well as a babysitting service!
Covecastel Villas
Award-winning New York Architect Myron Goldfinger had his own vision of castles in the sand: Abstract and spare, Covecastles beach houses and villas loom against the horizon, resembling nothing so much as sculpture. These villas have been praised in Architectural Digest twice. The ultra-modern. Covecastles Villa Resort is the ideal vacation spot for the well travelled who appreciate architectural beauty and personalized service.
Anguilla offers 70 dining experiences ranging from elegant, intimate gourmet seaside restaurants to casually chic beachfront bistros as well as affordable roadside grills. The island chefs are revered in publications such as Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and The New York Times. Some of my favorites include Trattoria Tramonto, Picante, Mangos, and The straw hat.
Trattoria Tramonto & Oasis Beach Bar
Trattoria Tramontoo is located on my favorite beach, Shoal Bay West. During the day you can enjoy an Italian lunch at the restaurant on the beach. After lunch you can lounge on the beach chairs and swim in the water in front of the restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing created by the talented chef Valter Belli who is from Italy. The pasta with crayfish is to die for and I have it almost every time I dine at the restaurant which is a lot! All the specials are great too with things like wild boar prosciutto over baby arugula with white truffle oil! When you head to the bar try the rum punch which is the best and strongest on the island! This is my favorite restaurant and is what made me fall in love with Anguilla!
Picante
The best Mexican restaurant! The atmosphere at Picante is bright and up beat. The service here is great and the employees are very friendly. They have the best burritos I have ever had made with grilled to order steak and chicken. They have great homemade salsa served with warm chips and truthfully everything on the menu is great. They offer a huge array of tequilas and margaritas. This place is a must for everyone.
The Straw Hat
The Straw Hat is a great restaurant located over the water. While you dine you can look at the fish in the light up blue water. The food is great and which is a combination of local Caribbean and Asian style food.
Mango’s
Mango’s is located on the beach so close to the water you can hear the waves crashing as you eat. The sashimi appetizer of the day is great and changes from tuna to snapper and to any other fresh fish that they get in. The Chef David creates wonderful Caribbean dishes including fresh lobster, crayfish, or Spicy whole grilled snapper. The ice cream and sorbet is made at the restaurant with the freshest ingredients.
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