Category: Explore Anguilla
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Hiking the Southeast Coast: An Anguilla National Trust Hike
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
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Best Buy East Supermarket and Department Store
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
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J W Proctor’s Supermarket in the Quarter
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
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Picnic in a Park with Parakeets and a Peacock
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
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Dames: Dining in History with a Beautiful View
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
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Mingz Restaurant and Bar
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
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Shopping Excursion: 3 Cute Shops
When it’s not a beach day, it’s time to go shopping at these 3 cute shops in the eastern half of Anguilla. Blue Rey Lyn: Shoal Bay East: Phone: +1 264-476-3269 Irie Life East: Island Harbour, up the hill from the Harbour Sunshine Shop: Phone: +1 264-583-6208 Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. Read more
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Andy’s Restaurant and Bar in the Valley, Anguilla
Although the beach restaurants and those along the main highway are very popular, a little exploration can lead to pleasant surprises. This is the case with Andy’s Restaurant and Bar located in the Valley near the corner of Mahogany Tree Road and Coronation Avenue. Set in lushly-planted grounds, this indoor/outdoor restaurant has a lively Caribbean… Read more
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Books by the Bay: Charm and Choice
In Anguilla, if you stay on the main roads, you miss out on many cute and charming shops. Exploring the side roads leads to unexpected pleasures. For instance, I hadn’t seen any bookstores in Anguilla although I had been to the library in the Valley. But then I saw a Facebook post that mentioned the… Read more
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Sunset at Elvis’ Beach Bar
The other day, I decided to check out the Happy Hour at Elvis’ Beach Bar in Sandy Ground. I pulled off the road onto the sand, parked, and then walked down the beach to the bar. Although Happy Hour had just begun at 4 pm, there were already three couples seated at the bar where… Read more