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DESTINATIONS
Anguilla is
launching a great island wide "Prix Fixe Summer"
Article
edited by Constance Hobbs
&
Photos by Anguilla Tourism
The island of
Anguilla is launching a great island wide summer
promotion, Prix Fixe Summer, that truly
offers the best of the island at a much more
affordable price. Known for their fabulous cuisine
and great accommodations, their summer menu is
offering prix fixe three course tasting menus at
some of
the island's top restaurants throughout
the summer and the hotels are offering Stay for
Seven and pay for Five.
Anguilla is
located in the Eastern Caribbean and is the most
northerly of the Leeward Islands in the lesser
Antilles. Approximately 35 square miles, it is flat
and comprised of coral, limestone and covered
mostly with rock, sparse scrub oak, few trees and
some salt ponds. The climate and Temperature range
about 80°F monthly mean temperature and water
temperatures generally are between 70 and
80°F. The island's rich history is embodied in
its culture and heritage. From the ancient
Amerindian settlements through European
colonization to its 1967 Revolution, these and
other events are woven into the tapestry of
Anguilla's life and passed on with honor and pride
from generation to generation.
Anguilla is
home to a veritable colony of artists who have come
from many parts of the world to join Anguilla's
noted local artists in the pursuit of their
creative muse. Their diverse art forms include
pottery, sculpture, handcrafts, paintings,
photography and woodcraft. Boat Racing is
Anguilla's national sport, and the island hosts
countless regattas throughout the year.
Additionally, cruising and sailing to many of
Anguilla's offshore cays or secluded beaches can be
a great way to experience some of the island's most
pristine places. Anguilla's warm and calm waters
are teeming with Wahoo, marlin, swordfish and
yellow and black Þn tuna. Regular
Þshing charters, operated by experienced
Anguillians can guide you to some of the
Caribbean's Þnest Þshing spots. More
scenic, aquatic activities are also available.
Shoal Bay Scuba, located on Shoal Bay, offers a
class act parasailing excursion that takes visitors
to new heights, while paddleboats, sailboats, and
windsurÞng rentals are available for those
content with staying closer to land. While many
consider Anguilla to be off the beaten path, the
island is easily accessible by air and by sea. The
island's main gateways are Puerto Rico, St.
Maarten/Martin, Antigua and St. Kitts.
Known as "the
cuisine capital of the Caribbean," Anguilla's
award-winning dining scene offers discerning
travelers a supreme selection of gastronomic
diversions. Ranging from elegant gourmet eateries
to casually chic beach front bistros and bars to
festive roadside grills, all can be found across
our island.
The Prix Fixe
Summer will run from June 1st through August 31st.
With one of the Caribbean's most acclaimed dining
scenes, Anguilla's restaurateurs are putting a
twist on the popular Restaurant Week promotions in
many US cities and welcoming summer 2009 guests
with $35 and $45 prix fixe pricing for three course
menus for the entire season (excluding beverages,
gratuity and tax; regular a la carte menus also
offered).The $45 menu will be served up at
Blanchards, Veya, Koal Keel, CuisinArt Resort &
Spa's Cafe and The Old Caribe. Menus for $35.00
will be featured at Tasty's, Roy's Bayside Grill,
Ripples, E's Oven, and Kuyah.
The
accommodations sector is offering two nights free
for a seven night booking. Participating properties
feature a mix of the island's renowned luxury
resorts, Charming Escape Collection small hotels,
and spectacular private villas. Offering Stay for
Seven Pay for Five are Malliouhana Resort &
Spa; Cap Juluca (excluding June); Paradise Cove
Resort; Meads Bay Beach Villas; Spyglass Villa;
Temenos Villas; Anguilla Great House; Carimar Beach
Club; Ku Resort, and Rum Punch Villa.
Frangipani Beach Resort and Cap Juluca (excluding
June) are also offering Stay for Four Pay for
Three. Some blackouts and restrictions may
apply.
To learn more
about the Prix Fixe Summer or for information on
Anguilla, call the Anguilla Tourist Board at
1.877.4ANGUILLA (US) or in Anguilla 1 264.497.2759
or visit www.anguilla-vacation.com.
Photos by
Anguilla Tourist Board
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