The Valley, Anguilla
– November 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / As
the US Presidential election finally comes to a close, we have a sure-fire
therapy for anxious voters seeking a much needed respite from the stress
of the past 18 months – Anguilla is the antidote! Tucked away in the Northern
Caribbean, warm-hearted island of spectacular beaches and superb cuisine
is the ultimate vacation getaway, with new resorts and attractions, and
expanded air service connections that make getting there easier than ever.
New
Luxury Brand
Anguilla
welcomed a new luxury hotel brand to the island, with the October 20 debut
of The Four Seasons Resort & Residences Anguilla. The Four Seasons
is renowned for operating some of the finest luxury hotels and resorts
in the world, and they are making additional improvements and bringing
their legendary service ethos to what was already one of the Caribbean’s
finest beachfront resorts, the former Viceroy Anguilla. A range of special
introductory offers for families, groups of friends or couples looking
for a romantic retreat are on offer, through the festive season.
New
Resorts
The
Reef By CuisinArt opens officially on November 10, 2016. This chic beachside
resort with an urban flair is set on a prime beachfront location on Merrywing
Bay. Geared towards a millennial audience, the resort features 80 accommodations,
ranging from Golfview and Seaview Junior Suites in the main building, to
spectacular Junior Suites in the four beachfront buildings, and will offer
competitive price points and unique activities. Guests at The Reef will
be able to enjoy all the amenities, restaurants and services offered at
neighboring CuisinArt Golf & Spa Resort, including preferred tee times
at the championship Greg Norman golf course.
The
Manoah Boutique Hotel opens in December 2016, the latest addition to beautiful
Shoal Bay East, which is attracting quite a buzz as the new in-spot. Joining
the lovely Zemi Beach House Resort, which opened in the Spring of this
year, with its Thai Spa and famous Rhum Room, the Manoah is a gorgeous
art deco style property, with 29 elegantly furnished rooms situated on
one of Anguilla’s best beaches. Amenities include The Manoah Spa, offering
a unique combination of ancient and modern therapies; Ocean Beach Club
restaurant, with two tropical beach bars; a Fitness Center, outdoor Olympic-size
swimming pool with sunbathing deck and an innovative water sports program.
Expanded
Air Service
Starting
November 2016, Seaborne Airlines is expanding its flight schedule to 5
days a week from San Juan SJU to Anguilla AXA, and adding morning and evening
flights to facilitate connections from Europe and the West Coast; plus
they now have code share arrangements with Delta, JetBlue and American
Tradewind
Aviation introduced twice daily, scheduled service from San Juan SJU to
Anguilla AXA, on October 17; with the option of private charter services
operating on request.
New
Special Events
Livin
in the Sun, November 11 - 13, Anguilla’s revolutionary new music festival,
will bring the world’s best Deejays to perform at EDM parties on and off
shore - the main venue is Sandy Island, a lovely islet just a 5-minute
boat ride from Sandy Ground.
The
International Tennis Federation Jr. Championships, November 12 - 19, will
bring approximately 100 participants, accompanied by coaches, officials,
friends and family, to compete in this inaugural event, which will become
the 3rd leg of the Caribbean International Tennis Circuit.
New
Attractions
The
Scrub Island Ultimate Hiking Excursion starts with a short scenic 20-minute
boat ride from Island Harbour over to the beautiful beach on the Western
side of Scrub Island. Guests learn about the island, observe wildlife,
visit a famous crashed airplane, snorkel with turtles, fish and stingray,
swim in emerald glowing lagoons and much more. Lunch, snacks, water and
juice are included as part of the hike, which is available to guests 12
years and older. Rates are $250 per person and all-inclusive; the adventure
starts at 7:45am and ends around 3:00pm.
And
mark your calendars for 2017!
The
entire island is gearing up for Anguilla 50 – a celebration of the 50th
anniversary of Anguilla’s secession from the Federation of St. Kitts &
Nevis – a bloodless revolution – when the island decided to chart its own
path to prosperity as a British Overseas Territory. The official commemoration
will take place the week of May 28, leading up to Anguilla Day on May 30,
but special packages and celebratory events will be held islandwide throughout
the year.
For
information on Anguilla visit the Anguilla Tourist Board’s official website
www.IvisitAnguilla.com; follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AnguillaOfficial;
Instagram: @Anguilla_Tourism; Twitter: @Anguilla_Trsm, Hashtag: #MyAnguilla.
About
Anguilla
Tucked
away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile.
A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island
is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel
magazines, to be the most beautiful in the world.
Anguilla
lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character
and exclusivity. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from two major
gateways: St Martin and Puerto Rico, and by private air, it’s a hop and
a skip away.
Romance?
Barefoot elegance? Unfussy chic? And untrammeled bliss? Anguilla is the
answer.
Media
Contact:
Chantelle
M. Richardson
Deputy
Director, Marketing
Anguilla
Tourist Board
The
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