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Anguilla Beach Lovers, Issue #167
February 02, 2024

Combing Anguilla's Beaches for the Best

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Anguilla Beach Lovers


Issue #167, February 2, 2024


New Year, same beach ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿค—



Our resolution? Shore up more beach time ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ’—โ›ฑ๏ธ



Happy New Year from our shores to yours. We hope your year is off to a bluuuetiful start.

Here in Anguilla, we dove into the New Year with a splash!

Before we jump into what's new, let's bask in a little more Rendezvous blue... ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ˜Œ



Now, let's see what's new this month...




Why Knot Joins the Anguilla Card

Welcome to Why Knot... Fabiana's Shop!



Fabiana Liburd's first visit to Anguilla was in 1999. She was born in St. Kitts, and went to school in Canada. She is the owner and creator of "Why Knot," one of Anguilla's top shops for a unique piece of clothing, perfect for the local climate.

Fabiana opened Why Knot, first as a makeshift shop found "under the Tamarind tree" in Crocus Bay. From there she spent many successful years with her shop in West End.

Today, that is where you can find her... right in beautiful West End!



Fabiana's designs are perfect for the Caribbean!

Why Knot features Fabiana's casual dresses, tunics and tops made out of a light Indian cotton, captured in every color of the rainbow.



The light weight material is ideal for that tropical Anguilla weather under the sun!

Why Knot also carries cotton t-shirts, caps, bags, and funky jewelry.



My favorite piece?...



Fabiana's classic wraps and dresses come in so many fun colors (orange, fuschia, pink, red, blue, green, and on and on!). It is a piece that you will never get tired of. Why?...

There are six ways to wear it!

From the versatile and elegant design, to the vibrant colors and the material - these dresses are easy to love.

Fabiana showcases local artists and designers in her shop too! Locally made bags, paintings and earrings are all on full display...



Why Knot is truly a unique shop, home to the perfect Anguilla souvenir.

For a full read on Why Knot, visit here.

Why Knot can be reached at: 264-772-7685.

Why Knot is an Anguilla Card Partner. Save 10% at Why Knot when you use your Anguilla Card.

Now that you have your tropical attire, where do you show it off? Located just five minutes from Fabiana's shop is the sunniest shack of all...




Let's Lunch at Sunshine Shack

There are so many reasons to love Garvey Lake and his beloved Sunshine Shack on Rendezvous Bay!



Small, wooden, painted white, and decorated with local scenes and accented with reds, greens, and golds, the Sunshine Shack is a cute, humble watering hole.

It is an ideal spot for an afternoon, loved and frequented by many visitors to Anguilla.

When it comes to drinks, Garvey has a number of extra-special specialties!

The Banana Bailey's Colada (aka the BBC) and the rum punch are two of our favorites.



Drinks ordered, what's for lunch?



A juicy lobster and the chicken & rib combo are both musts. Garvey's BBQ is unlike any other BBQ we have had! The tender meat is loaded with smokey, charcoal flavor. The best part? It literally slides off the bone. There is magic in Garvey's BBQ.

Now, what's left to do after lunch? Nothing at all...



Simply relax and listen to the sound of the sea and sweet reggae tunes!

After all, you are on one of the world's most beautiful beaches ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ

For excellent BBQ, St. Martin views and RendezBLUE hues, don't miss Garvey's on your trip to Anguilla.

Hours: Daily for lunch and drinks. Closed on Tuesdays.

Tel: +1-264-476-0649

Sunshine Shack is an Anguilla Card Partner. Save 10% at Sunshine Shack when you use your Anguilla Card.




Winter Blues, Rendezvous-Style!

Are you craving more Rendezvous? We have just the thing for you!

Our new drone video takes you over Rendezvous Bay, one of our very favorite beaches in Anguilla.



Join us as we say hello to Nautical Charters, the premiere charter company based in St. Maarten, Sunshine Shack and Aurora Anguilla, our favorite luxury hotel on-island!



Click here to watch the video.

If you are planning a winter getaway to Anguilla, we can't recommend staying on Rendezvous Bay highly enough. These waters are so calm and gentle, sparkling in a million shades of blue. For the best seat in the house, this five-star hotel offers it all...




Let's Rendezvous at Aurora Anguilla!

This iconic luxury resort lines the powdery-fine sands of Rendezvous Bay like a Mediterranean dream.



What's new at beautiful Aurora?

This month you won't want to miss their exciting culinary specials! Aurora has some of the best restaurants in all of Anguilla. This February their chefs' talents are on full display with an array of sumptuous Valentine's Day specials.

Valentineโ€™s Specials You Will Fall in Love With:



The lovely Valentine's Day specials don't end there.

Sorana Spa is holding romantic specials all month long!



Mi Amor - 2 hr. 45 min package for two | $780++

Unwind in the luxury of Aurora's spa suites with your partner before and after your intimate 60-minute spa experience inclusive of a facial, head massage and Aurora's signature muscle melting relaxation massage.

Package includes:

  • Choice of a hot beverage before treatment
  • Romantic Spa lunch for two on the balcony
  • Bottle of Prosecco
  • Chocolate covered strawberries



A Touch Of Love - 2 hr. treatment for two | $480++

Add a touch of decadence to this exfoliating spa experience and indulge while enjoying a deep sea mani and pedi side by side.

Package includes:

  • Gourmet selection of chocolate
  • Two glasses of Prosecco



Cupid's Oasis - 2 hr. 30 min. package for two | $640++

Relax, reconnect and enjoy each otherโ€™s company in the most serene and intimate setting that will leave you feeling refreshed, radiant and rejuvenated.

Package includes:

  • 45-Minute body scrub
  • 15-Minute aromatherapy bath soak
  • 60-Minute custom massage with a Knesko face mask
  • Gourmet selection of chocolate or Chocolate covered strawberries
  • Bottle of Prosecco

To reserve your Valentine's Day experience, visit here.

Aurora's spa and their restaurants are Anguilla Card Partners. Save 10% when you use your Anguilla Card.


The opportunities for romance don't end there...

At Aurora's boutiques, enjoy up to 30% off. Enjoy shopping for that special Valentineโ€™s Day gift while sipping on a complimentary glass of wine. Available Feb. 13th โ€“ Feb. 17th.

Aurora keeps the good times rolling with...

Performances Under the Sky at Aurora's Amphitheater

Aurora's amphitheater hosts a range of events, from live concerts to open-air movie screenings. Experience the fun in this 500-seat venue with food, bar service, and stunning sunsets.

Located within the resort, it is a wonderful addition to Anguilla, especially if you are traveling as a family.


Aurora is showing weekly family-friendly movies under the stars, screenings of concerts and live concerts, too. Plus, every Wednesday sing-your-heart-out at their karaoke night.

It is sure to be a month full of good vibes and great times at Aurora's Amphitheater!

For more information on movies, concerts and karaoke, click here.





Yacht Spotting in High Season

Time for some yacht spotting ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ

You know it's high season in Anguilla when the mega yachts fill Meads Bay! Christmas through New Year's is one of the hottest times of the year on-island.

Our new drone video takes you on a tour of some of the glamorous yachts that graced Meads Bay this festive season...



To never miss an Anguilla Beaches video, click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

If you love yachts and are thinking of a trip to Anguilla, be sure to consider Tranquility Beach Anguilla. This upscale boutique hotel is set right in the middle of Meads Bay, in the heart of the yacht action.



For more on Tranquility Beach Anguilla on Meads Bay, click here.




Affordable Vacation at Arawak Beach Club

Affordable Anguilla vacations? It's possible!

While Anguilla certainly caters to the high-end, the island boasts more than its fair share of affordable properties, eateries and activities. In fact, a vacation in Anguilla can be as affordable as any other Caribbean island.

Set in Island Harbour, Arawak Beach Club proves our point!



Inside, Arawak's colorful rooms are comfortable, spacious and affordable.

Bright, clean and complete with flatscreen TVs and even kitchenettes, it doesn't get higher value than this!



Arawak's location in Island Harbour is also top notch.

Here, you are moments away from the island's top eateries including Artisan (best pizza), Nat's Palm Grove (best crayfish) and Le Bon Pain (best bakery).

You are also right in front of Scilly Cay and just around the corner from glorious Shoal Bay East.



The property boasts a whole lot of amenities, too, including sparkling pool, high speed Internet, access to paddle boards and kayaks and more!

To Book Your Stay at Arawak



Arawak Beach Club is an Anguilla Card Partner. Save 10% at Arawak Beach Club when you use your Anguilla Card.




7 Reasons To Take a Winter Beach Escape

Goodbye, winter ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿฅถ Helloooo, Anguilla ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ

Anguilla's most aptly named luxury villa, Beach Escape Villa is calling your name.

Set right on the shores of Sandy Point beach, Beach Escape gets our vote when it comes to beachfront villas!



Click here for 7 reasons why you should take a Beach Escape!



There is no better way to spend the winter, than with a beautiful Beach Escape!

To Book Your Winter Beach Escape...


More on Beach Escape Villa...





Thinking of a Much Longer Getaway?

Our good friend Jackie Pascher of Island Dream Properties has a beautiful listing!

Welcome to Villa Rana.



Set on the sea rocks just west of Island Harbour, Villa Rana's location is ideal.

You are a stone's throw from popular beach spots like Scilly Cay and Shoal Bay East. You are not far, too, from the island's best restaurants including Artisan, Ben's Pit Stop, Hibernia, Nat's Palm Grove and did we mention Le Bon Pain is only 2 minutes away?

Island Harbour has it all!



The 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom villa lays out over one expansive floor and features an additional dwelling unit in its gardens. The main villa opens into a lofty living area with gourmet kitchen, and out on the patio the villa's sparkling pool calls your name.



With plenty of potential, living is large and lofty at Villa Rana!

For a full look inside...







That's all for January!

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We can't wait to SEA you on the beach ๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ

With lots of warming Anguilla sunshine,
Nori & Louise


Anguilla-Beaches.com


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