As the winter started to fade away, Ana, one of our The Dining Traveler team members went to the W Hotel in DC to learn all about the Anguilla Tourist Board. I have been curious about this beautiful Caribbean island since interviewing Lacy of the expâté and fawning over her gorgeous photos on Instagram. This is what Ana had to say about her virtual trip to the tiny Caribbean jewel.
Anguilla Tourist Board asks: What is your shade of blue ?
Have you ever sat on the beach to watch the waves hit the beach or to admire how calm the sea looks in the distance ? Have you ever admired the hue of the blue waters? Teal. Navy. Aquamarine. Azure. My shade of blue is that light baby blue water that meets the beach and as you gaze into the horizon, the sea’s cobalt blue meets the sky in perfect harmony.
Tranquility Wrapped in Blue is the campaign slogan of the Anguilla Tourist Board who promoted the island as an exciting destination at a cocktail reception late March at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. As I enjoyed their signature drink for the evening, Anguilla Sky, I learned about the stretches of gorgeous white sand beaches, waters of different shades of blue, and their friendly and hospitable people. Anguilla, British West Indies, is in the Eastern Caribbean. If you happen to live in Puerto Rico, your flight will be 55 minutes to Anguilla. You can also fly from major East Coast cities. It is recommended to fly to St. Maarten first and then to Anguilla to still enjoy part of the day after you arrive.
The island boasts many beautiful resorts and from the size of the island, you won’t be far from the ocean no matter where you stay. The Anguilla Tourism Board brochures states that the Island’s population is 13,907, a fact which according to them, only emphasizes you will feel at home as you meet the island’s friendly inhabitants. Part of what I love about travel destinations is learning about their history. Anguilla was originally settled by the English but the French took possession at some point in time to only be taken back by the English. Today, Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory but with some measure of autonomy. Its natives, the majority of African descent, enjoy living in this idyllic island and will greet you with a smile.
As you think of your shade of blue, think of Anguilla and visit the Anguilla Tourism Board for inspiration. What is your shade of blue?
Those drinks are gorgeous, as I am sure the warm waters of Anguilla are.
I just booked my ticket to Anguilla for August! Going to meet Lacy and Amy! Can’t wait!
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