This wonderful coral island in the Caribbean Sea has 33 dazzling white sand beaches and postcard quality aqua water. Two of the prettiest are Shoal Bay and Rendezvous Bay. Another plus is there are no cruise ships. This peaceful island, shaped like an eel (hence it's name), is virtually flat with lots of pretty hidden coves.

Quiet as Anguilla is, there are at least four fabulous hotels, including Cap Juluca, as well as a wide range of restaurants. Island activities include great snorkeling diving (there are an impressive number of natural and artificial shipwrecks) and chartered sailing and fishing trips. St. Barth is close enough by boat or plane for a day trip as is Nevis for golf at the Four Season's Robert Trent Jones designed course.

The local currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC) though US dollars are widely accepted. Fly to the Anguilla airport via American Airlines, Caribbean Star or LIAT from San Juan or fly to St. Maartin on one of several major carriers and then take a ferry to the island. One can also fly to Anguilla directly on a private jet as the runaway has been extended.