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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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