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Luxury Travel
Anguillian Escape
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Romantic Oasis Setting for “The Bachelor”
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ake a soul-soothing trip to this laidback and lovely isle of Anguilla in the Northern Caribbean that was just used as the romantic backdrop location for ABC’s popular show The Bachelor and also as a setting for a Sports Illustrated shoot of the contestants! It’s renowned for its exclusive boutique hotels and 33 unbelievable beaches, all of them open to the public. Seriously upscale spots with sprawling, sumptuous grounds, first class amenities and luxurious spas like CuisinArt (yes, the same company who brought you the food processor)—a full service five-star resort with fabulous cuisine on Rendezvous Bay—attract the rich and famous. The CuisinArt Resort is also the world’s only resort with its own hydroponic farm. The unhurried, uncluttered and no-frenzy ambience along with meandering goats, eclectic art galleries and charming locals—who remain courteous yet not particularly impressed with famous faces—have made the island an extremely attractive celebrity magnet. There are even paparazzi-chasing patrol boats! Beyond Brad the Bachelor, the likes of Beyoncé, Robert De Niro, Janet Jackson, Brad Pitt,
Mariah Carey and Paris Hilton, to name just a few, trust this island as a perfect escape to kick back and relax away from the prying public eye. With superb swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and diving, or eco-trekking, spelunking and seaside horseback riding, this secluded island has it all. For nourishment, you can choose from several high-end dining spots or take advantage of the many little snack stops and beach bars to sample delicious fare and potent local libations. For a supremely special culinary outing, visit the Sandbar Tapas Lounge in Sandy Ground, owned by Canadian chef extraordinaire Denise Carr or catch a free boat ride to privately-owned Scilly Cay for a fabulous fresh lobster lunch. There you can listen to live music, rent snorkel equipment or even get a massage while waiting for your feast. Wherever you wander, you’ll encounter blindingly white and soft coral sands lapped by calm, crystal-clear waters, and who knows who you will run into while strolling the endless beaches! Keep your eyes peeled to see stars hiding behind oversized sun glasses! Visit: http://ivisitanguilla.com SUSAN CAMPBELL
-- LuxuryReportMagazine.com