Adventures in Anguilla

This is a guide to exploring and living in Anguilla: an island I've loved for 5 decades. Join me on my adventure!

Author: Kathleen Fuller

  • Hiking the Southeast Coast: An Anguilla National Trust Hike

    Hiking the Southeast Coast: An Anguilla National Trust Hike
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    In March 2024, the Anguilla National Trust (ANT) began a series of monthly/semi-monthly hikes around the coast of Anguilla. The first hike started in the West End at the Anguilla Arch, moving north along the Atlantic coast. Beginning in 2025, the hikes started in the East End, moving along the Caribbean coast. This hike, from… Read more

  • Best Buy East Supermarket and Department Store

    Best Buy East Supermarket and Department Store
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    If you are staying in the eastern part of Anguilla near Shoal Bay East, Island Harbour, The Welches, or East End Village, Best Buy East Supermarket and Department Store is the perfect place to get your groceries, personal care items, and even household products and furniture. The store is also air-conditioned. The hours Best Buy… Read more

  • J W Proctor’s Supermarket in the Quarter

    J W Proctor’s Supermarket in the Quarter
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    For those living or staying in the central region of the island, Proctor’s is a great option for groceries. The store is air-conditioned and is laid out in a way similar to grocery stores in the United States. The aisles are fairly wide, making it easy to move around even when the store is busy.… Read more

  • Picnic in a Park with Parakeets and a Peacock

    Picnic in a Park with Parakeets and a Peacock
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    Anguilla’s coastal beaches are fantastic, but there are fun and fascinating places to discover in the interior, too. For instance, there is an adorable little park in the historic area of the Valley. For your picnic meal, stop first at one of the many places on the Strip in the Valley (across from St. Mary’s… Read more

  • Hike from Island Harbour to Captains Bay

    Hike from Island Harbour to Captains Bay

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  • Clean-up on Savannah Bay Beach

    Clean-up on Savannah Bay Beach

    On a recent Sunday morning, around two dozen people gathered to clean up of the flotsam and jetsam that was strewn across the beach at Savannah Bay. Within about three hours, the beach was back to beautiful. Let’s take the time to keep our beaches clean. Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Read more

  • Anguillita Island at Sunset: the Far West End of Anguilla

    Anguillita Island at Sunset: the Far West End of Anguilla

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  • That Hike Was a Real Cliff-Hanger!

    That Hike Was a Real Cliff-Hanger!

    Anguilla National Trust (ART) is sponsoring a hiking tour around the coast of Anguilla. Each month, a new stretch of the coast is hiked by a group of eager explorers. Recently, ART and the hikers explored the coast between Limestone Bay and Blackgarden Bay. On a map, this appears to be a very small piece… Read more

  • Dames: Dining in History with a Beautiful View

    Dames: Dining in History with a Beautiful View
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    Dames is a new restaurant located in the Forest in Anguilla off Tanglewood Road. Dames opened on Anguilla Day, May 30, 2024. The restaurant is named for Dame Bernice Lake and is located in a beautiful, old Anguillan home. Dame Bernice Lake was a talented lawyer and jurist who practiced widely throughout the Caribbean. She… Read more

  • Mingz Restaurant and Bar

    Mingz Restaurant and Bar
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    Mingz is a new restaurant in The Valley, Anguilla. This roomy, breezy restaurant has seating for parties of all sizes along with a full-service bar. While waiting for your food, which is delicious and well priced, you can play pool and enjoy the music. The service is great. Mingz is open for lunch (including takeout)… Read more