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Friday, July 20, 2012

Best Beaches In Africa | Seychelles

The 158 islands that form the Republic of Seychelles are considered the most beautiful from Indian Ocean. The archipelago included in top beaches in the world, spoiled by a tropical climate offers indescribable views. You can spend your stay in Seychelles swimming in crystal clear waters or simply lazing on the beaches almost deserted. In terms of food, you really need to try different specialties prepared by African chefs in front of you.

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Transport in Seychelles: a plane ticket, along with airport taxes, cost between 800 and 1500 euros, depending on the company.
Accommodation in Seychelles: Accommodation can be found from 700 euros for seven nights / 3 star hotel until2500, in luxury hotels.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Best Beaches In Australia | Aroa, Cook Islands


Instead of wasting your time and money on a cheap beach in 2012 summer, at least once in a life time you deserve to treat and arm yourself with the money needed to make a trip at one of the best beaches in the world. Destination: Captain Cook Islands. There, at the end of the world, beyond East and West civilizations, are waiting a lot of lagoons bluer than any sky you have seen. Aroa Beach is a heaven for any tourist in the world. Don’t waste your time and go on Cook Islands in 2012 summer, or even in 2013.


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Located near Ratoronga, Aroa Beach can always win the category of “the whitest sandy beach on Earth”. Aroa adorns a coral atoll so beautiful that even time seems to have stunned here, admiring it from the beginning of  the time. In addition, on Aroa Beach, are coming just the richest people in the world, and for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing, you need tens of approvals. All the time the tourists are discreet watched on Aroa beach,  and if you throw trash on the beach or in water, or destroy the environment, or disturb other visitors, you will be urgently disposed, after a stinging fine. In addition, for several years, you will not have the right to come on this beach anymore. So, you will miss the sand of one of the most beautiful beaches in the South Pacific.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Best Beaches in Europe | Zlatni Rat, Croatia


The most spectacular beach of the Croatian coast is 580 m long and is called “Zlatni Rat” (Golden Horn).  It is located on the Brac island and has a unique shape like a lying tongue into sea. For sure is one of the best beaches in the world in 2012. The beauty of this landscape offers a variety of sports and tourists attractions for all the people who enjoy the water sports, the sun, the beach and restaurants.
The beach is protected by high safety nets, and only the tip of the beach is free for surfers (many international competitions are held here)
Zlatni Rat has a very clean water, transparent (due to the fact that the sea bed is of gravel, not sand ). When the sea is calm, the water visibility can reach up to 10 meters.
At Zlatni Rat, as well as throughout the island of Brac, there are pine forests. Pine is a species that is found only in this area.
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They say that the air, here, is very clean because, on the island there are so few cars and less pollution. It is a combination of the salty sea air and  the pine perfume and is very beneficial to those with diseases.

All along the island there are a lot of nice terraces (Bol’s center is pedestrian), where you can choose to drink your morning coffee, to have lunch or enjoy an evening cocktail.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Best Beaches In America | Anguilla, Caribbean

If money is not a problem when it comes to holiday, we recommend one of the best beaches in the world, the Caribbeanisland of Anguilla:  33 beaches all open to the public , large 20-km surrounded by coral reefs and clear waters. The place is attended usually by various Hollywood stars  and business people. The best time to go there would be mid-December to April.
Another reason why you should choose this place is … food. Kitchens of Anguilla is known as the most meticulous and talented culinary artists in the region.

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What you should not miss in Anguilla : The Valley, the capital and principal city of the island - not far from here you can visit underwater caves Prickly Pear cays, a favorite place forwater sports lovers. And if you fancy a walk on the water, make sure you get on Scrub Island, an uninhabited piece of land that … reminiscent of Scotland.

Transport in Anguilla, Caribbean: A ticket to the island’s capital is around 1,000 euros per person, without taxes.
Accommodation inAnguilla, Caribbean: A stay of 7 nights at a 4-star hotel in Anguilla, can be up to 3,000 euros per person. And if you want to be treated just like the stars arriving on the island prepare to pull out of pocket even 25,000 euros.

Best Beaches In America | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

After you see Cabo San Lucas, one of the best beaches in the world, you could say that you were in heaven. You would want to come back here, as soon as possible and to stay forever. It is not only a paradise of lovers, is becoming more desirable for the honeymoon, of most romantic couples in the world.

When you will step for the first time on Cabo San Lucas beaches, dreams, images and perfect movie views will become reality. This time, you’re the main character and the action takes place in one of the most beautiful place in the world: Cabo San Lucas !
The emblem of Cabo San Lucas is Lover’s Beach and is ideal for couples in Mexico for their honeymoon. This piece of heaven is accessible through water taxis and is a recommended place for those who want to leave the noisy beaches, studded with bars and restaurants.


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Right next to the Lover’s  beach you can find the Arch of Poseidon, a beautiful monument created by water and wind.  If you are looking for a few hours of relax, on sandy beaches and in perfect blue waters, Lover’s Beach is the ideal place.



Almost all resorts and hotels in Cabo San Lucas have direct access to the sunny beaches, and when the waves are too high, making it very dangerous, huge pools, in many cases on several levels, can be an ideal substitute.
Cabo San Lucas offers many alternatives for your holiday party! If you are an active person, you can spend some time on board of a catamaran. There are organized frequent tours of this kind, with music, diving stops, snacks and tequila ! You can rent jet skis, you can make parasailing, or you can subscribe on a  banana race !  But this time, the experience will be different from other beaches. Pacific Ocean is more exciting than the Atlantic.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Best Beaches In America | Fernando de Noronha

Even the Brazilians are surprised to see that their islands paradise is more beautiful than Hawaii and Tahiti . Yes, Fernando de Noronha included on the list of Best Beaches In The World is an archipelago of 21 islands, located about 360 km away from the continent.  It has an amazing blue water, beautiful rock formations and native species of birds and flowers. By a happy combination, it is much less visited and more exotic than other well known paradise places.
Fernando de Noronha , one of the Best Beaches In The World is situated four degrees south of the equator and can be reached by plane or by boat from the Recife or Natal. The climate of FERNANDO DE NORONHA is tropical and warm all year: the average temperature is 28 º C. It has two distinct seasons: a dry season (September to March) and a rainy season (April to August).
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Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002, for its diversity of marine species, the archipelagos is probably the only destination in Brazil which impose limits to visitors for keeping the wildness of this place.
The Sun and the perfect waves from Fernando de Noronha seems to be a great temptation for surfing and diving. The water is so hot, that you can fall to 40 meters without a neoprene suit. Afternoons are very good for hiking on mountains, from where you can admire the sea and the sunset.
The main island, Fernando de Noronha, is considered the most beautiful of the South Atlantic and is full of natural viewpoints that make possible to see her incredible beauty. This place is the only inhabited island of the archipelago and has 16 very whitesandy beaches, warm waters and banks, colorful fish and dolphins.
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The magnificent landscape is complete with natural pools, sea turtles, sponges and algae. This is why the archipelago (especially theislands of Fernando de Noronha, Atol das Rocas and Abrolhos) is a paradise for those who love diving . Its clear waters have a visibility of 50 meters, where you can see 15 of the 18 known species of corals in the world or see the diversity of marine life including sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and colorful fish.
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The National Marine Park of Fernando de Noronha, which was named Environmental Protection Area (APA) since 1988, covers 8 square kilometers of the island and it is a perfect  example that tourism can be done with strict rules of preservation. Visit is restricted to a certain number of tourists per day, which must pay a daily rate Environmental Conservation to stay in the park.



Best Beaches In America | Miami Beach

Miami Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there being directed a lot of the successful series.Here, on Miami beach numerous celebrities show off their new bathing suits or clothes bought from famous european stores like Armani, Gucci, etc…
Miami is a city with a population of about 400,000 inhabitants, located in Florida, in the south-eastern United States.
Located near the Pacific Ocean, the city with a tropical climate with warm wet summers and dry winters, had a continuous development of tourism opportunities. It is seen as one of the largest and most important financial and tourist centers in the region and the country.


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The city is also part of the world’s famous resort, Miami Beach, with a population of about 90,000 inhabitants and is located near the Florida Keys. The city was named after the Miami River.The most important branch of economy is tourism, with over 10 million Miami visitors each year, but also, cultural because there are many universities like: University of Miami, Florida International University, St. Thomas University.

Sports practiced here are: football, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat basketball and baseball: The Florida Marlins and Florida Panthers hockey.
The most important and most visited tourist destinations at the same time are: the beaches of Miami Beach, Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park, Metro Zoo, and Tropical Park.

Florida is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and not even, the perfect place for newly weds to spend their honeymoon. Miami is the third city in the top destinations in the U.S., after Los Angeles and New York, a cosmopolitan metropolis, exotic and multicultural, in which Spanish is used almost as much as english language.
Sandy beaches, incredibly blue sky, ocean, palm trees swaying in the wind, sun, shopping, walking along the waterfront, restaurants, clubs and dance until dawn, all waiting for fun, relaxation or thrill!
most famous beach places for relaxation are: “American Riviera” Miami Beach and Key Biscane, Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area and Fisher Island, and a one day Bahamas cruise or trip to Cape Canaveral, Orlando or Everglades.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Best Beaches In The World | Fiji Islands

Fiji Islands is an archipelago of islands surrounded by lush coral reefs of indescribable beauty. Here, you can find the best beaches in the world. The varied landscape of Fiji is silhouetted on the horizon with its green volcanic outcrops, while the waters teem with cobalt blue Pacific Ocean corals colorful and varied sea ​​creatures. These fabulous views of Fiji Islands are only a part of the beauty of these islands. So, these islands are in top beaches in the world .
Extraordinary are also the Fijian people, tirelessly warm and spontaneous.
From the geographical point of view, the archipelago which includes the Fiji Islands, is located east of Vanuatu, west of Tonga, south of Tuvalu and includes about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited and 522 other small islands. Due to their small size, Fiji is perhaps the easiest destination to visit throughout the South Pacific.

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Viti LevuFiji’s largest island, has a central role in the country, hosting the main industries, the majority of commercial activity and the seat of political bodies. Here lives about 75% of the total population of the state.
Suva, the largest city of the South Pacific and the capital of FIJI, is a sultry and lively cultural and culinary.
In Fiji Islands, a series of cozy resort extends to the south, along the Coral Coast, in front of a beautiful coral reef located just offshore.

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Off the coast of Pacific Harbour, a 64 km long barrier reef encloses the beautiful Beqa Lagoon, famous worldwide for its fabulous dive sites, including Side Streets and Caesar’s Rocks. Diving enthusiasts come together to surfers who are eager to grapple with the big waves to the left of the Frigate’s Passage, also known asKavu Kavu Reef. At the center of the lagoon there are the beautiful islands of Beqa and YANUCA, atolls virtually untouched.
A short distance from VITI LEVU is the tiny Nananu-i-Ra, an island of just 3.5 square kilometers and a landscape that presents a very different atmosphere than the rest of the country. Here, in Fiji Islands, you will find extensive beaches, coves and jagged soft grassy hills to admire the Nakauvadra Range, the volcanic mountain range of Viti Levu.

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In the group of Fiji Islands, very beautiful is the Mamanuca group of islands also. Here you can find beaches of white sand and crystal clear waters which offer superb opportunities for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Many of them welcome visitors who participate in day trips from Nadi and Lautoka close, while for longer stays, the islands have a wide range of resorts to suit all pockets.
Belong to the Mamanuca group of South Sea Island is a tiny flat and sandy island once known as Aqualand, Bounty Island. This is among the best destinations for those traveling by economy. Beachcomber Island is entirely occupied by a resort surrounded by a beautiful beach. Navini is a small round shaped island surrounded by colorful coral reefs. Malolo is the second largest island of the group size, Castaway Island, fringed by coral and also known as Qalito.
There are a lot more beautiful islands like : treasure island, dolphin island, laucala island, turtle island, and plantation island .
All these Fiji islands have very famous beaches, Best beaches in the world .
Generally, each island or group is characterized by its own calendar of festivals and events, but a quite important national event is the Diwali festival, which takes place in late October or early November at best. During the celebrations of the “Festival of Lights” the atmosphere is very lively and stimulating, with thousands of people take to the streets lit by candles and lanterns, signs pointing the way which leads to divinity.

Best Beaches In The World | Zlatni Rat, Croatia

The most spectacular beach of the Croatian coast is 580 m long and is called “Zlatni Rat” (Golden Horn).  It is located on the Brac island and has a unique shape like a lying tongue into sea. For sure is one of the best beaches in the world in 2012. The beauty of this landscape offers a variety of sports and tourists attractions for all the people who enjoy the water sports, the sun, the beach and restaurants.
The beach is protected by high safety nets, and only the tip of the beach is free for surfers (many international competitions are held here)
Zlatni Rat has a very clean water, transparent (due to the fact that the sea bed is of gravel, not sand ). When the sea is calm, the water visibility can reach up to 10 meters.
At Zlatni Rat, as well as throughout the island of Brac, there are pine forests. Pine is a species that is found only in this area.
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They say that the air, here, is very clean because, on the island there are so few cars and less pollution. It is a combination of the salty sea air and  the pine perfume and is very beneficial to those with diseases.

All along the island there are a lot of nice terraces (Bol’s center is pedestrian), where you can choose to drink your morning coffee, to have lunch or enjoy an evening cocktail.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Best Beaches In The World | Miami Beach


Miami Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there being directed a lot of the successful series.Here, on Miami beach numerous celebrities show off their new bathing suits or clothes bought from famous european stores like Armani, Gucci, etc…
Miami is a city with a population of about 400,000 inhabitants, located in Florida, in the south-eastern United States.
Located near the Pacific Ocean, the city with a tropical climate with warm wet summers and dry winters, had a continuous development of tourism opportunities. It is seen as one of the largest and most important financial and tourist centers in the region and the country.


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The city is also part of the world’s famous resort, Miami Beach, with a population of about 90,000 inhabitants and is located near the Florida Keys. The city was named after the Miami River.The most important branch of economy is tourism, with over 10 million Miami visitors each year, but also, cultural because there are many universities like: University of Miami, Florida International University, St. Thomas University.

Sports practiced here are: football, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat basketball and baseball: The Florida Marlins and Florida Panthers hockey.
The most important and most visited tourist destinations at the same time are: the beaches of Miami Beach, Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park, Metro Zoo, and Tropical Park.

Florida is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world and not even, the perfect place for newly weds to spend their honeymoon. Miami is the third city in the top destinations in the U.S., after Los Angeles and New York, a cosmopolitan metropolis, exotic and multicultural, in which Spanish is used almost as much as english language.
Sandy beaches, incredibly blue sky, ocean, palm trees swaying in the wind, sun, shopping, walking along the waterfront, restaurants, clubs and dance until dawn, all waiting for fun, relaxation or thrill!
most famous beach places for relaxation are: “American Riviera” Miami Beach and Key Biscane, Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area and Fisher Island, and a one day Bahamas cruise or trip to Cape Canaveral, Orlando or Everglades.

Monday, June 25, 2012

Best Beaches In The World | Aroa, Cook Islands

Instead of wasting your time and money on a cheap beach in 2012 summer, at least once in a life time you deserve to treat and arm yourself with the money needed to make a trip at one of the best beaches in the world. Destination: Captain Cook Islands. There, at the end of the world, beyond East and West civilizations, are waiting a lot of lagoons bluer than any sky you have seen. Aroa Beach is a heaven for any tourist in the world. Don’t waste your time and go on Cook Islands in 2012 summer, or even in 2013.


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Located near Ratoronga, Aroa Beach can always win the category of “the whitest sandy beach on Earth”. Aroa adorns a coral atoll so beautiful that even time seems to have stunned here, admiring it from the beginning of  the time. In addition, on Aroa Beach, are coming just the richest people in the world, and for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing, you need tens of approvals. All the time the tourists are discreet watched on Aroa beach,  and if you throw trash on the beach or in water, or destroy the environment, or disturb other visitors, you will be urgently disposed, after a stinging fine. In addition, for several years, you will not have the right to come on this beach anymore. So, you will miss the sand of one of the most beautiful beaches in the South Pacific.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Beaches of Anguilla VI


South Coast


Rendezvous Bay is a mile long stretch of sand with calm clear water and the perfect view. Several resorts, a few rental villas and restaurants line this beach. 
Directions:Take the road west from the airport. Follow the road approximately 3.5 miles to the Great House road sign on the left. Follow the road directly to the beach. Parking next to the hotel and along the road. 
Swimming:Good for swimming, water generally calm with no reef. 
Snorkeling:On the eastern end near Rendezvous Bay is a small area of coral rock. 
Water Sports:All hotels have water sport equipment. 
Restaurants:Hotel restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
Bankie Banks Dune Preserve has lunch and dinner and music. 
Beach Rentals:Great House Hotel has beach chairs and umbrellas for rent. 
Accommodation:Starting at the eastern end, Rendezvous Bay Hotel, Great House and CuisinArt Resort and Spa 
Shade: No shade, bring an umbrella. 
Boat Access: Leisure boats and water sport sail boats cruise this bay. 
Features:Home of Moonsplash at The Dune Preserve 


Merrywing Bay is now completely surrounded by the golf course. 


Cove Bay is lined with sand dunes and a gentle cresent beach. One restaurant sits on the eastern end of the beach and a public jetty. 
Restaurant: Smokey's 
Directions:Take the road west from the airport approximately 4.5 miles. Turn left at the Sonesta Beach Resort sign on the main road and follow the road directly to the beach. Parking around the beach. 
View:St. Martin and Saba 
Swimming:Excellent 
Accommodation:Paradise Cove, Cap Juluca within walking distance from the beach. 
Privacy:This beach is often completely empty on the western end. 


Maunday's Bay Beach is completely surrounded by Cap Juluca Resort.To reach this beach you must go through the resort. 
Directions:Take the road west from the airport for appoximately 5 miles. Turn left at the Cap Juluca road sign and follow the road to the beach. 
Swimming:Excellent 
Restaurants:Hotel has 3 restaurants. 

BlackBerry Wallpaper > Cap Juluca, Maunday's Bay, Anguilla, Caribbean

Shoal Bay West is a pleasant curve of sand with relatively calm waters for swimming. 
The view of St. Martin and Saba from this beach make it an enjoyable place to sunbath. The beach is dotted with upscale resorts and 2 restaurants. 
Public Access to Shoal Bay West 
Between Cove Castles and the next villa on the western end. 
Right next to Altamer on the eastern end. 
Restaurants:Cove Castles, Trattoria Tramonto 
Accommodation:Cove Castles,African Sapphire,Brazillian Emerald,Russian Amethyst,Blue Waters 
Directions:From airport take main road West for approximately 7 miles. 
View:View of St. Martin, Anguillita Island and Caribbean Sea. 

Covecastles - Anguilla

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Beaches of Anguilla V


South Coast


Forest Bay has very shallow water and a great view. Popular restaurant Straw Hat is located at the eastern end of this beach. Several rental villas are on the western end. This is one of the few beaches on Anguilla that has private rental villas right on the beach. 
Directions:From airport take road around back of airport following signs to Straw Hat Restaurant. 
Major construction going on currently. 
Swimming:Although rather shallow at the waters edge, there is good clear water right off shore. 
Snorkeling:Good snorkeling opportunities along the lower areas of the bay. Water fairly shallow and very clear. Near Straw Hat Restaurant is an area of large coral formations and a good size fish population. 
Boat Access:Small fishing boats moor around the peir at Straw Hat. 


Elsie Bay
 is a tiny jewel and has some unusual snorkeling opportunities. Several rental villas are within walking distance of this beach. 
Directions:Take the road west from the airport for about 1 mile. Turn left at the George Hill road to Little Harbour. Follow the road for about 1 mile and turn left just as you reach the marl road. Follow this road until you see Little Harbour and turn left again. Follow this road to Elsie Bay. It is difficult to find but worth the trip. 
Swimming:Good for swimming for a short distance before coral formations begin. 
Snorkeling:Experienced snorkelers will enjoy the coral formations close to the shore of this beach. Fairly well protected with very little wave action. 


Little Harbour
 is protected on all sides, this beach has no waves and is good for swimming and boating. 
Directions:From airport take main road to left about 1 mile. Turn left at first left and follow road to the right to Enclave Boutique Resort. 
View:St. Barts, St. Martin, Caribbean Sea. 
Swimming:Good swimming. Very calm. 


Blowing Point is the ferry port for Anguilla, this strip of beach has a very selcuded area to the west of the ferry that is wonderful for beach picnics and swimming. The area also has several rental villas and restaurant. 
Directions:From airport go left on main road approximately 3 miles. Turn left (South) to Ferry Boat about 2 miles. Park on road. Walk to beach. 
View:St. Martin and Caribbean Sea 
Swimming:Good swimming 
Restaurants:Ferry Boat Inn right on the beach. Lunch and dinner. Big Jim BBQ 
Commercial:Ferry Boat to St. Martin. 


Beaches of Anguilla IV


South Coast






Windward Point is rugged wilderness. Wear hiking boots and explore the eastern tip of the island. Climb the rock at the end of Anguilla and get an excellent view of Scrub Island. This area is at present completely desolate...take a buddy. 
Directions:Take the road to Junks Hole Bay and keep going east. The road is very rocky and requires a jeep. After Captains Bay there are no houses. 
View:At the very end of the island is a rock formation where the light for passing boats is situated. Climb to the top to view a large part of Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Barths and Scrub Island. 
No swimming or snorkeling 
Commercial:There is a sand excavation operation at the end of the island behind the beach. 


Savannah Bay
 on the eastern end of the island is a long sweeping cresent beach backed by sand dunes. At present this beach has one beach bar and an occasional small fishing boat. 
Directions:From airport head east through The Quarter on to Long Path Road around the Sandy Hill Roundabout towards East End Village. Follow main road to sign for Palm Grove Restaurant. Turn right and continue down dirt road to restaurant. 
Swimming and snorkeling 
Restaurants:Palm Grove open for lunch. 
Features:Good shelling and long walk. 


Mimi Bay 
is isolated rugged and not a great place for swimming,but perfect for shelling and hiking. Take a buddy. 
Directions:From The Valley take Long Path Road to East End Village. Turn right just past the Public tennis courts and take the first left on the marl road. Follow the marl road all the way to the coast and the beach. Caution: The road to Mimi Bay is very rocky and requires a jeep for safe passage. 
Alternative route: Go to Sile Bay and walk along the sea rocks to Mimi Bay. 
View:Sint Maarten and St. Barths and on clear days the islands to the south including Statia and St. Kitts. 
No swimming or snorkeling 
Hiking: Excellent, be sure to bring hiking shoes and long pants. 


Sandy Hill Bay
 is a cresent of sand on a protected bay and a pleasant place to sun and swim. A favorite beach of the local population. A number of villas, some rental villas line the hills around this beach. 
Directions:From airport take Long Path Road to dirt road just before Sandy Hill Roundabout. About 3 miles from The Valley. Go south towards the sea and park car on the marl road. 
Good swimming and snorkeling 
Accommodation:Several villas dot the cliff around the beach and are within easy walking distance. 
Boat Access:Small fishing boats and private boats often moor here 


Beach Chairs at Bird the Paradise

Monday, June 11, 2012

Beaches of Anguilla III


North Coast


Prickley Pear Cay and Sandy Island are small cays off the north coast of Anguilla, a popular stop for sailboats and snorkel trips. Take a short boat ride to the islands from Sandy Ground. Three beachbar restaurants offer lunch and boat rides to the island. 
Directions:Several boat charters will take you on a day trip to Prickley Pear Cay or Sandy Island. The closest port is Sandy Ground. 
Swimming and snorkeling are good. 
Restaurants:Prickly Pear Rest. Johnno's on Prickly Pear. Beach bar on Sandy Island 
Boat Access:leisure boats often moor offshore 
Features:Pleasant boat ride to the cay and a great "deserted island" feel.



Long Bay is usually quiet and the perfect spot for sunbathing. A villa type resort has recently been added to this beach front. Oliver's restaurant sits on the cliff above with easy access to the beach, great views. 
Directions:From airport take main road left for approximately 5 miles. Turn right for about 1 mile to Oliver's Restaurant. Park on road and walk to beach. 
Accommodation: Rental beach villas 
Privacy:People from the villa resort and restaurant now frequent this beach. 

Long Bay Villa in Anguilla 6

Meads Bay is a long stretch of sand, perfect walks in the sunset. Villa accommodation, a resort and restaurant line this beach. 
Public Beach Access: Road next to the Malliouhana Spa on the eastern end of the beach. 
Road behind Sea Grape resort on the western end of the beach. 
Major contruction going on currrently on this beach. 
Restaurants: Malliouhana,Plumeria,Blanchards, Bananas, Mahi Mahi at Sirena 
Accommodation: 
Sirena 
Frangipanni 
Turtles Nest 
Carimar 
Malliouhana 
Directions:From airport take main road West for about 5 miles turning right for 2 miles to hotel area where you may park and walk to beach. 
Swimming:Very good swimming on nice sandy beach. 
Water Sports:Water sports available at hotels. 
Beach Rentals:Bring your own chairs and umbrella. 
Features:Annual boat races held with local food and music. 

Meads Bay

Barnes Bay beach has great views and unusual rock formations. Several rental villa homes and a restaurant and hotel line this beach. 
Major contruction on this beach currently. 
Restaurants on/near:Mango's, Picante 
Accommodation on Barnes Bay 
Arbron 
Villa Stel-Chad-Na 
Les Alize 
Cerulean Villa 
Directions:From airport turn left at main road and head west for about 8 miles. Turn right at Mango's Restaurant sign. Park and walk to beach. 
Swimming:For experienced swimmers only. Use caution. 


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