WELCOME TO ANGUILLA

Welcome!

Love is in the air, love is all you need, love is a many splendoured thing, love makes the world go round – and it’s clear that it’s a deep, abiding love for this small island nation that brings visitors back to Anguilla time, after time, after time. This special issue of TRUE Anguilla is all about love: the love our visitors feel for Anguilla and her people and the love Anguillians, as well as those who have chosen to live here, feel for the place we call home and the people who visit our shores every year. It’s been three years since the last TRUE

Anguilla magazine and regular readers will see some changes on island, but rest assured, the heart and soul of Anguilla remains the same. And although we have lost a few beloved places, new, soon-to-become-favourite venues have sprung up for us to enjoy.

We hope you enjoy the beautiful pictures and the personal recollections and reflections or ‘love letters’ to Anguilla that you will find throughout this year’s editorial.

Use this guide or tune into TRUE Anguilla TV on your hotel’s cable service to find all the information you need to get out and explore all there is to see and do on island and fall in love with this special place.

We hope you truly enjoy Anguilla.

With love, Trudy and the TRUE Anguilla team

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‘In Anguilla our guests are like family – we make friendships and form bonds that last over generations, as visitors return year after year with their children and grandchildren,’ declares Mr Haydn Hughes, the Hon. Minister of Tourism for Anguilla.

Lose the CROWD and discover TRUE ANGUILLA

An Anguilla vacation offers so much more. Our guests come to enjoy our spectacular beaches, pristine waters and picturesque off-shore cays – Sandy Island, Prickly Pear, Scilly Cay and Scrub Island. They delight in our live music and amazing culinary scene, which ranges from trendy beach bars and local eateries to gourmet establishments offering the finest international cuisine.

The championship Greg Norman designed golf courses at the Aurora Anguilla deliver a premier golf experience over both nine and eighteen holes. The Anguilla Tennis Academy has six excellent courts, lit for night play, and expert instructors for every level. We have a wide array of exciting water sports – superb scuba diving, kayaking and paddleboarding, as well as kite surfing, snorkelling and sailing – and unique local traditions.

Anguilla is the ideal location to refresh and rejuvenate, either at phenomenal spas at our luxury five-star resorts or a simple beach massage by one of our talented local masseuses.

Our laid-back, toes-in-the sand, barefoot-elegance brand of luxury sets us apart from other luxury destinations. Yet we offer a range of accommodations, including a collection of villas, charming escape properties, condos and Airbnb’s at varying price points to suit every budget.

But what makes Anguilla truly special is our legendary tradition of hospitality that makes every encounter a memorable one. We have many exciting on-island events, that will introduce you to the ‘TRUE Anguilla’! Music lovers will revel in the breadth and quality of live music on offer from our talented local performers. Experience our national passion and pastime – boat racing – a fun-filled spectacle that takes place almost weekly from Easter through to August. Summer Festival is a must for party people, ten days of non-stop revelry with concerts, beach parties, colourful street parades and carnival costumes. Foodies will enjoy Festival del Mar at Easter, a celebration of all things from the sea, and the Anguilla Culinary Experience in May, where local and international chefs combine their skills and creativity to produce extraordinary dishes in fabulous settings.

Come to Anguilla to reconnect with friends, family and loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you to your home away from home and thank you for choosing Anguilla.

Hon. Haydn Hughes Minister of Tourism

Mr Kenroy Herbert Chairman, The Anguilla Tourist Board Mrs Stacey Liburd Director of Tourism

PICK me up, TURN me on, FOLLOW me…

Did you know that TRUE Anguilla offers you even more ways to find out all you need to about the island?

Make sure to turn on TRUE Anguilla TV in your hotel room

‘You can find good stuff (and great deals!) in Anguilla. From chic boutiques with designer beachwear to colourful art studios and shops bursting with local handicrafts, the island has “shopportunities” for every vacationer at every price point. You just have to know where to look, and TRUE Anguilla is the perfect guide.’

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, @JetSetSarah and presenter on TRUE Anguilla TV.

“In What’s Fresh I present a roundup of small Anguilla businesses that are offering something special or unique – a spotlight on activities and products you might never hear of otherwise,”

Devin Archibald, @eyelikedevin

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And if you are reading this, we know you have picked up our beautiful, authentic and practical magazine, so pop it in your beach bag safe in the knowledge it won’t get sun, sea or sand damage as you browse recommendations for dinner tonight or where to shop for souvenirs!