Anguilla Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean
About Anguilla
Anguilla was colonized by English settlers from Saint Kitts in 1650, and administered by Great Britain until the early 19th century, when the island — against the wishes of the inhabitants — was incorporated into a single UK dependency along with Saint Kitts and Nevis. Several attempts at separation failed. In 1971, two years after a revolt, Anguilla was finally allowed to secede; this arrangement was formally recognized in 1980 with Anguilla becoming a separate UK dependency. Anguilla has few natural resources, and the economy depends heavily on luxury tourism, offshore banking, lobster fishing, and remittances from emigrants. Increased activity in the tourism industry, which has spurred the growth of the construction sector, has contributed to economic growth. Anguilla is a flat and low-
Top Attractions in Anguilla
Explore the best things to see and do in Anguilla:
- ★Crocus Hill
- ★Dolphin Discovery
- ★Heritage Collection Museum
- ★Seaside Stables
- ★Wallblake House
Where to Eat in Anguilla
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Altamer
- 🍴Blanchard's
- 🍴da'Vida
- 🍴Hibernia
- 🍴Mango's Seaside Grill
- 🍴Michel Rostang at Malliouhana
Where to Stay in Anguilla
- 🏨Allamanda Beach Club
- 🏨Anacaona Boutique Hotel
- 🏨Anguilla Great House
- 🏨Arawak Beach Inn
- 🏨Cap Juluca
- 🏨Carimar Beach Club
Anguilla Travel Guide Sections
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