Points Of Interest in Anguilla

Sandy Ground  is “the entertainment capital of Anguilla.”  A sleepy village by day, at night the imaginative beach bars, and fun and casual restaurants come alive with music, dancing and lively conversation. At night the popular “Pumphouse” jams with dancing, drinking and fun, but by day The Old Salt Factory & Pumphouse is a historic site that showcases the once thriving salt economy. During holidays, Sandy Ground hops all day.  Whether you come down to “lime” (hang out) or “mash sand” (dance), it is usually the place to be, and to be yourself. 

The Old Valley  - On the road to Crocus Hill, is the area of town that Anguillians refer to as The Old Valley.  Here there are a number of architectural examples from Anguilla’s yesteryear.  Ebenezer’s Methodist Church, Miss Marjorie’s House, The Warden’s Place, Rose Cottage, and other graceful buildings are a reminder of Anguilla’s beautiful past. 

Crocus Bay - Crocus Hill - the highest point on Anguilla at 213 feet above sea level, crowns the beautiful turquoise bay and offers spectacular sunset views as well as a bit of history. Crocus Bay is the site of the first military invasion in 1745. Six or seven hundred French soldiers landed on the beach and were fought off by the English settlers in less than fifteen minutes - the first of three invasions that all ended in the invaders’ defeat. Not too long ago Crocus Bay was a quiet place mostly forgotten by visitors, except to catch Calvin for a ride over to Little Bay.  Today, Crocus Bay is home to DaVida’s, an elegant fine-dining experience, and her sister property, DaVida’s Bayside Grill. Calvin is still there underneath the Mahogany trees, and he is still one of the easiest and least expensive ways to get to Little Bay for snorkeling.

Shoal Bay - Home to bright beach bars, blinding white sands, electric turquoise seas, umbrella and beach chair vendors, snorkeling at the coral reef, scuba diving and glass bottom boat tours. While many of Anguilla’s beaches have been mentioned among the world’s best time and time again, none so much as Shoal Bay — “The world’s best beach.”

Island Harbour Anguilla’s quaint fishing town, Island Harbour, is on the East End of Anguilla. Colorful boats moor in this protected cove, and the fishing pier juts out towards the conch-lined island of Scilly Cay. Children jump and fish from the pier, while their parents tend to their boats and the day’s catch.

The Wallblake House - The only standing “Plantation House” on Anguilla, The Wallblake House is situated on the Western edge of The Valley next to Anguilla’s Catholic Church.  Located across from The Old Cotton Gin, this part of our capital houses some of Anguilla’s more colorful and interesting architecture.

Aruba

Pink Sand's beach...

In the Bahamas - is truly a magical place - the five-kilometer  cherry color beach. The unusual pink sand formed by the tiny creatures Foraminifera shell that covers the bottom of the ocean nearby. The waves carried him ashore did not, and this gives an interesting shade of sand.

Barbados - an island where love lives!

Barbados - the small, reminiscent of pear-shaped island, which lies in the chain of the Small Antilles.
The first settlers in Barbados were Amerindian nomads. Three waves of immigration have passed through the island, which is then sent in the direction of North America.

The name "Barbados" comes from the Portuguese explorer Pedro Campos (Pedro Campos) in 1536, initially named the island «Os Barbados» (bearded) because of the abundance growing on its fig trees, entwined like beards epiphytes. Between 1536 and 1550 years, Spanish conquistadors seized many Caribs on the island and used them on the plantations as slaves. Some Caribs still escaped from the island.

Despite the fact that Barbados for many years was a British colony, the African influence pervades their daily lives - from the gastronomic preferences to architecture and street names.

A popular tourist destination, Barbados has 50 years of the last century. By the 70-island has been gaining popularity, and today the annual number of guests in Barbados over a million people. The main attraction is its stunning beaches, mild climate and cheerful people, fond of holidays. The island is often called the little England, because of the many traditions and ways of spending time is inherited from that country. For example, such as a game of cricket, golf, old English church.
The white sand beaches, coral reefs, the abundance of historical sites associated with the era heyday of piracy, and the traditional carnivals make this island one of the gems of the Caribbean Sea.

Barbados offers excellent opportunities for recreation: here is waiting for tourists surfing, diving, excursions to the Wildlife Sanctuary in the north of the island, exciting descents in the karst caves and grottos with underground rivers and lakes.

Secluded bays and magnificent beaches of pink sand, special rates for newlyweds in most hotels and a huge amount of entertainment is an ideal island for a honeymoon.
Today Barbados - one of the most developed Caribbean islands with high levels of life and extensive infrastructure. Barbados is proud of its tradition of wedding ceremonies and offers a wide range of services for their conduct.

Island of Jamaica...

Jamaica - it is a lush nature, rivers and waterfalls, fabulous, emerald meadows and mysterious woods, picturesque bays and coves, golden beaches ...

Island of Jamaica is located in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea 144 kilometers south of Cuba. The island - is 1.424 square. km, length - 235 km and maximum width - 82 km. Half of its territory consists of mountains, the highest of the tops - Blue Peak reaches 2,220 m. In Jamaica, more than 120 rivers, numerous waterfalls of unparalleled beauty, mineral springs. Here, fertile soil, and scenic landscapes, breathtaking coastline with sandy beaches, coves, bays and coastal reefs.

Many hotels operate on the All Inclusive system, which means you will not pay for the pleasure: tennis and minigolf, discotheque, daily show, yachts, catamarans, water skiing and even diving equipment - everything is already included in the price. This choice of hotels "interest" on the island is large enough. Some couples just relax, there are hotels for families with children, hotels for a honeymoon, etc.

However, the main thing in Jamaica not only comfort and excellent service, but also very unique, relaxed atmosphere, which is characteristic only for the Caribbean islands. The fact that you have time to see and feel here will always return to you, you have only to hear the languid, rhythmic songs by Bob Marley or just the sounds of reggae ...

Antigua and Barbuda

In order to understand that you are in the Caribbean, it is enough to hold your finger on the bumper cars, rent at the airport. On the cushions remain thin white film on the sand, which covered all the beaches here. In the car number of registered vehicles is written "The land of sea and sand" - land of sea and sand. Every day, white sand beaches, stirring with a blue sea, surf a wave of colors in the color of the sky mixed with milk. This color is so indescribable and wonderful, to see that it seems you can only here. In Antigua and Barbuda. Open by Christopher Columbus in 1493, Antigua was colonized by the British in 1632. Here you can find the early colonial buildings. The capital of Antigua St. John's offers a wide variety of shops Duty Free. If you like beach holidays, Antigua - your dream. Here are 365 different beaches. If you are traveling to the region, you will notice how quickly the landscape changes. Roads pass through the gardens of mango and pineapple, as well as along the various tropical landscapes.

Antigua Roads are not very well restored, so the journey by car may seem an unforgettable adventure. Order a cruise on a catamaran and see the many beaches than Antigua and known. There is also a lot of nice cozy restaurants.
Antigua - is the perfect place to arrange a Caribbean weekend.

The best bars are concentrated around the two main tourist centers - Dickenson Bay and English Harbour. There are a few notable places where you can dance all night, listening to live music and enjoy the sunset! Most nightlife is concentrated around Antigua restaurants with bars. In Antigua, only a few nightclubs. Usually clubs more lively on weekends and in the midst of the winter season, when full of festivals and music festivals. And they are located near the English Harbor and near the city of St. John's (north-west).


1. The Coast Nightclub, Bar & Restaurant (Heritage Quay, St. John's) from Thursday to Saturday. Tel. 1 (268) 562 6278. Pier in St. John's. Fusion and performances of the best local DJs.

2. Abracadabra Restaurant & Disco Bar (English Harbour) √ the liveliest place on the weekends. Tel. 1 (268) 460 2701. Here rests a mixed audience of local and tourists. Sometimes live music reggae, rock and jazz groups.

3. Shirley Heights Lookout √ Sundays 16.00 √ 22.00. Log = 10EC (4U $) per person, includes one drink. Most musical event on Sunday with a barbecue and live music, calypso, reggae, Zocalo. This is a typical tourist attractions in Antigua, where you can enjoy a spectacular show at English Harbor from the hill, illuminated with colored lights! This is a disco in the open air with a unique view of the island at night and the dancing crowd of foreigners, as well as holiday cocktail of rum!