ESTATE OF THE ART
Resting above Little Bay on a dramatic cliff overlooking the Caribbean’s turquoise expanse, ÀNI is a sweeping ten-suite estate available exclusively for private bookings. Every detail here is intentional, from the minimalist design with sun-bleached wood and coral stone to the seamless blend of indoor-outdoor living that frames ocean breezes as part of the décor. The property’s layout divides into two elegant villas, North and South, each with its own infinity pool, rooftop decks, and open-air lounges. What truly sets ÀNI apart is its all-inclusive, fully staffed experience: a personal chef crafts menus tailored to your tastes, while butlers, a tennis pro, spa therapists, and a full concierge team anticipate every need. Days drift by like a sailboat in the breeze: sunrise yoga on the cliff, paddleboarding over glassy waters, and private sunset dinners. aniprivateresorts.com
DRIFT BY TIA KIM AWAY
Caucasian woman hand holding champagne glass relax and enjoy luxury outdoor lifestyle while travel on catamaran boat yacht sailing in the ocean at sunset on summer beach holiday vacation trip
Anguilla sunsets are the stuff of legend, varying each day between fiery bursts of red and orange to dreamy shades of lavender, peach, and silver. The elusive green flash a rare optical phenomenon where the top of the sun’s disk appears to f lash green just as it dips below the horizon is a bucket list item for any Caribbean wanderer, and the best way to take in the show is aboard a sloop (a classic sailboat) at golden hour. Tradition Sailing Charter offers shared and private sunset sails that drift along the scenic coastline as patrons sip champagne and nibble island hors d’oeuvres amid the show. tradition-sailing.com
SHORE TO PLEASE
Belmond Cap Juluca sweeps along the idyllic crescent of Anguilla’s Maundays Bay in a vision of whitewashed, Greco-Moorish villas set against the electric turquoise sea. Every room and suite is beach front and finished with shaded terraces just steps from the sand, vaulted ceilings, and serene marble baths with rain showers and deep soaking tubs. Upgrade to a pool suite or multi-bedroom villa for residential flourishes like living and dining salons, wet bars, butler-style service, and private plunge pools edged by bougainvillea. Book-end your days with sunrise yoga on the lawn and a nightcap at the Belle Époque-style Maundays Club, in-between snorkeling, tennis clinics, hammock siestas, and sea-fresh ceviches with rum cocktails.Belmond.com
WHAT A CATCH!
Lantern-lit tables scattered across a lush garden just steps from the surf, palm fronds whispering overhead, the sea a soft hush beyond the treeline: welcome to Blanchards, a 25-year-old icon and one of the island’s most coveted dinner reservations. The menu leans Caribbean-coastal with global touches; think butter-basted local crayfish, citrus-forward mahi-mahi, and red curried mussels with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, coconut milk, lime, tomatoes, and a toasted baguette, all paired with a Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Save room for the cult-favorite Cracked Coconut, a playful chocolate shell stuffed with coconut ice cream and tropical sauces. blanchardsrestaurant.com
SHORESIDE SWING
Anchoring Rendezvous Bay, the Greg Norman designed championship course at Aurora Anguilla is Caribbean golf at its most cinematic: wind-brushed fairways tracing the shoreline and greens framed by sugar-white sand and cobalt seas. It’s a thinking player’s layout generous landing areas invite a bold drive, but the trade winds, artful bunkering, and tight approach angles demand shot-shaping and disciplined club selection. Paspalum surfaces roll true, twilight light turns every hole into a postcard, and the practice grounds are dialed for serious tune-ups before you go chase that downwind par-5. Cap it all with a post-round sip overlooking the glimmering bay. auroraanguilla.com