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.

 The small island of Anguilla, stretches only 13 miles long and three miles wide, and has been the center of much attraction as a new hot destination in the Caribbean.  With the charming accommodations, beautiful greenery, and beaches such as Shoal Bay (named the best beach in the Caribbean by Travel & Leisure magazine), this island is not a main destination for travelers, and a booming environment.  Upgrades and progress is seen all throughout the island, and now that summer is upon us, many resorts are offering lush summer vacation deals.

 Located on Shoal Bay East, the 27-suite Ku Hotel, has grown as a favorite since its start in 2005.  Located close to Fountain Cave (one of the most important Indian ceremonial ground in the Eastern Caribbean) & being located on this popular beach, this Hotel is placed in a prime spot.  This summer, they offer their ‘Escape to Ku’ package, which includes four nights, breakfast daily, two dinners, two one-hour massages, bottle of wine and roundtrip transfers.  This package costs from $1392 to $1545 per person for a double.  Their ‘Love at Ku’ is a seven-night package including breakfast daily, four dinners, two one-hour massages, a bottle of Champagne, Prickly Pear excursion, a one-day car rental for exploring on your own and transfers.  This package costs from $2520 to $2785 per person double.

 At Bird of Paradise Villas, each unit has its own private view of the Caribbean.  Their four-suite villas each have their own kitchen, and public areas include:  three swimming areas, four living and dining areas, and more.  With their summer package, you get a six night stay with Frette robe and slippers for each traveler, Bulgari toiletries, spa treatments, a boat charter with lunch, a gift package of food items, and access to a rental car.  This package is $4,400 each for four, $3,200 for six, and other options are available.

 At Paradise Cove Resort, they offer a four-night package for $720 in a studio suite for two (taxes and gratuities not included).  This package includes a one day car rental, picnic basket and bottle of wine for a picnic on your day out, plus hotel stay.  This package is valid from April to November this year.

 The Arawak Beach Inn offers their popular Isolation Vacation.  This package allows overworked guests unplug and separate themselves from their daily tasks, letting them enjoy the entire island as they would with no interference.  There are no TVs, no phones and no internet here, making it ideal for escaping.  This seven-night package includes such accommodations as daily breakfast, four dinners at the Inn’s Arawak Café, three-day car rental to explore on your own, a private day trip to an uninhabited island, a gourmet picnic lunch at this island, a deep sea fishing excursion, three days access to snorkel equipment, round-trip airport and ferry transfers.  Prices start at $999 per person, valid from June 1 to October 31.

 CuisinArt Resort & Spa is one of Anguilla’s most luxurious beachfront accommodations.  Not only do they feature world renowned cuisine, but also excellent service, and their award-winning Venus Spa.  Their Family & Friends package includes an airport greeting, daily breakfast, free use of the Health Club facilities, fitness classes, use of the three night-lit tennis courts, non-motorized water sports equipment, and hotel stay.  For a junior suite it’s $495 per night, which is a 50% savings off the normal rate.

 The Sheriva Villa Hotel has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond rating for 2008, and offers great summer deals.  This 20 room and suite, waterfront, 10-acre, boutique villa-hotel, was first started in 2006, and has everything from oversized one-bedroom private pool suites to luxurious 14,000 square foot, seven-bedroom villas.  They offer services like person chef, butler service, 24-hour concierge, in-villa spa treatments, private 8-seat golf cart, complimentary beach shuttle to Maundays Bay, and more.  Deals vary.