Luxury has come to Anguilla in the Caribbean.  With their brand-new golf course, and the sheer beauty and privacy of the island, it’s no wonder that people are taking notice.  In Anguilla you can find serenity and peace in a beautiful island, which is surprisingly located only minutes away from one of the Caribbean’s biggest party destinations, St. Maarten.  The island is relatively unknown, and is located so close to other great islands.  With many luxury resorts already there, and many more new developments on the way, more high-end and privacy-focused travelers are drawn to Anguilla.

 Among Anguilla’s resorts, are the “big three,” that is, Cap Juluca, CuisinArt Resort & Spa, and Malliouhana, which have established themselves as some of the most luxurious places to stay in the Caribbean.  Cap Juluca is located on a mile-long stretch of beach on Maundays Bay on the southwest coast of the island, with all villas located along the beach.  This means there are no bad rooms, as each room is ocean view and you can step out of your room right on to the beach.  There are no TVs in the guestrooms, though they will provide one for you upon demand and they offer an up-to-date fitness center and full-service spa, water sports center, library, tennis, three restaurants and a 1,800-sq.-ft. swimming pool.

 At the CuisinArt Resort & Spa is focused on both dining and luxury.  This five-diamond award winner grows vegetables, fruits and herbs for use in the resort’s kitchens, and every Monday and Thursday night the executive chef prepares a 6-course meal for those who make reservations at the chef’s table.  Their Venus Spa includes an ocean-facing relaxation room, thalasso pool, expanded treatment rooms, new locker rooms with hammams and individual changing rooms, and a large fitness center that offers yoga, Pilates and personal training.

 The Malliouhana is the winner of awards from everyone from Conde Nast Traveler to Travel & Leisure.  This 53 room property is set tight on the Turtle Cove beach is ideal for traveling families.  Their children’s outdoor playground includes a pirate ship, a 60-ft. waterslide, splash pools, fountains, and larger diving pools for older kids and more.  They also feature a sun shelter with videos, ping-pong and PlayStation.  And to add, they offer water sports such as water-skiing, deep-sea-fishing and scuba diving.  The Malliouhana spa is located right on the ocean, and features Jacuzzis, steam and sauna rooms, a fully stocked and supervised fitness center with personal trainers, and a boutique.

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