TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN ANGUILLA

Anguilla, also called rhymes with vanilla, used to advertise itself as the Caribbean's best-kept secret. Anguilla is a small, calm and tiny island, and it is nearby St. Maarten/St. Martin. You can enjoy gambling, nightlife and shopping in this small island. In 1990 this island had become popular and there were some opening ceremonies of luxurious hotels fascinated a stylish startup. Nowadays Anguilla is one of the most attracted island of Caribbean. Anguilla is really a calm place to enjoy the holidays. If you are bored with urban life and you want some relaxation, this is the exact place to take rest and relax yourself. With the modern hotels and restaurants tourists can explore the beauty of Anguilla better.
Anguilla is preserving its natural beauty and possessions, because this is a small island. You can see more than 30 beaches around this island. The coastline of this beach is full of premium white sand sheltered with sea grape trees. Anguilla is just 26 kms long and 91 sq. km in land area. The population of this tiny island is just about 9,000. This small island is occupied with many ethnic groups like European; most of the racial groups are from Africa and Irish. Anguilla's inadequate rainfall makes for infertile soil that supports mainly low flora and spare scrub vegetation. The major professions of the locals are related with tourist industry and fish for lobster.

Anguilla got independence in 1980 from British. Most of the people of the small village thought that Britain condensed its global aspiration and needs to surrender the colonies, because it is too costly to maintain the colonies.
Anguilla AttractionsTaxi tour is the popular way to get a general idea about the island. It is nearly 3 hours ride to see everything in the island. The charges are nominal like US $50. The taxi drivers guide you to your favorite beach. After the island visit th will pick you up return back to your hotel or airport. There is two major taxi stands to serve you: Airport Taxi Stand and Blowing Point Ferry Taxi Stand. If you are looking for a planned sightseeing, it is better to contact Bennie’s Tours at Blowing Point. Bennie’s Tours is considered as the most trustworthy tour operators in the island.
Sombrero Island is nearby island, which is situated 61 kms northwest of Anguilla. Boat trips can be arranged to visit this island. The major attraction of this strange island is 360 feet wide and 1.2km length lighthouse. You can find Heritage Museum Collection situated at East End of Pond Ground. You can visit this museum from Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5pm and the admission fee is US $5. It is interesting to see the artifacts displayed from the golden age of Arawak Indians to the British attack of the island in 1969. Apart from these artifacts you can also see the artifacts, photographs and the interesting documenting a visit from Queen Elizabeth II in the year 1964.
Carnival is the most cheerful and colorful festival of Anguilla. This festival is held under the sponsorship of the Ministries of Culture and of Tourism. The national sport of Anguilla is Boat race. During this festival the local people display their creativity, drama, culture and love of their island. They celebrate this festival for a week starts on the first Monday in August. Carnival harks back to Emancipation Day or "August Monday" as it's called.