Anguilla's Art Galleries. Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands. The lack of direct flights and cruise ships does make it a bit more exclusive than many other Caribbean Islands. An independent British Crown Colony, the Chief Minister Emile Gumbs has said of course we are known for sparkling white beaches...the leading travel writers have voted us number one, time and time again...you have to see these to believe them. Anguilla has remained proudly exclusive and if you enjoy roughing it, Anguilla is not for you, Anguilla is for the most part undiscovered and offers a peaceful contrast to its other Caribbean neighbours. It is probably one of the only really private places left in the world today and is one of the safest Caribbean island. It is the friendly people that make you want to return again and again. Its 10,000+ inhabitants, just one traffic light and one night club, are its major attraction, perfect for sun seekers who take doing nothing seriously. Anguilla is arguable one of the few bourgeois societies of the Caribbean. Most Anguillans own a house and a small plot of land and remain a friendly as well as an entrepreneurial nation. Anguilla is probably the best kept secret in the Caribbean. There are no fewer than. 33 glorious white sand beaches with some of the most luxurious resorts and hotels. If it is a quiet beach time you are seeking Anguilla is the place for you. The Island is discovered by many visitors and celebrities as a haven of tranquillity. However you can enjoy the best of both worlds as a 20 minute ferry ride connects you with cosmopolitan St. Martin with its designer boutiques and French creole nouvelle cuisine. While in Anguilla we will soothe you and slow you down to our peaceful way of life. Enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Shoal Bay, Meads Bay, Rendezvous Bay, etc., etc. or enjoy some of our 'adventure' beaches. Long Bay is an 'adventure beach' because it has the reputation for wonderful shells and is reached by turning at the house with the green fence then following the barely visible tracks through a goat pasture, you have to give way to the chicken and her ten chicks just a couple of days old. Another adventure beach is Little Bay, the only problem is getting there. You have to hire a boat and reach it by sea, or instead you can climb down a rope and fishing net ladder which someone has tied to the cliff top. It is 100 meters of beach surrounded by high cliffs on three sides and it has lots of natural wild life. The beaches are uncrowded and the only footsteps you are likely to see are yours. The year round tropical climate makes this the ultimate vacation destination. Anguilla has a good selection of excellent restaurants and small bars with music and beach side dancing. Most dining out is casual and there is not a restaurant that demands a jacket and tie, although you may wear one if you wish. Anguilla can be easily explored and car hire is surprisingly inexpensive. The Caribbean has always been seen as the rich man's paradise but you can enjoy this best kept secret in the Caribbean by staying in one of our luxury villas. Weekly rates range from around $1,000 for a one bedroom beachfront villa to $12,500 in you want to stay in our Extra Deluxe 5 bedroom villa during Christmas. Temperature Mean monthly temperature: 80°F. Rainfall Average: 35 inches per year. Government: British Dependent Territory. Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar, but US currency is generally accepted throughout the island. Electricity: 110 Volts A.C. Communications: World-wide direct dialing system, telex, fax and internet services. Churches: Anglican, Apostolic Faith, Baptist, Church of God, Methodist, Roman Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist. Banks: Barclays, Caribbean Commercial, National Bank of Anguilla, Scotiabank Banking hours: 8 am to 3 pm Monday/Thursday; 8 am to 5 pm Friday. Exception Barclays 8 am to 1 pm Monday/Thursday, 3 pm to 5 pm, Friday. Medical/Dental: Full range of medical and dental services available. Entry Documents: Passports preferred, or official photo I.D. (such as a driver's license), along with birth certificate with raised seal. return or onward ticket necessary. Personal Import Duty Free per visitor: one carton of cigarettes or cigars; 1/2 lb. of tobacco; one bottle of liquor; four ounces of perfume; food for personal consumption only. No firearms or drugs allowed. Departure Tax: Airport, $US 20.00; Ferry port US $3.00. Transport Rentals: Car, bike and jeep rentals available. Driver's Licence: Valid resident country or international driver's license required - US $6.00 for 3-month permit. Driving is on the left hand side of the road. Taxi Service: Available throughout the island. Ground Operator: Nautical Travel Tours. Dress Code: Informal, relaxed. No swimsuits in public areas. Nude and topless swimming and sunbathing not allowed. Anguilla's rich and vibrant history is a testament to the fortitude of those ancestors of today's Anguillians, and explains the very wise, independent and gracious nature of today's citizens. In this era of global tourism development, Anguilla's citizens and its government have made wise choices respectful of themselves, their future descendants, the environment and the tourists who visit the island. It's not difficult to understand the origin of that wisdom once you've gained knowledge of the history of this island and its people. We invite you to read more about our history and culture, and enjoy. Around 4000 years ago, Anguilla was a lush island covered in dense rain forest. It was discovered by Amerindian peoples who came by dugout canoes and rafts from South America's mainland. They called Anguilla Malliouhana which meant arrow-shape sea serpent and they developed villages, farms and ceremonial sites to their gods. Heritage Collection Museum courtesy. Evidence of these Amerindians as old as 3300 years has been found at the eastern end of Anguilla. Shell axes, conch shell drinking vessels, flint blades and stone objects from the pre-ceramic era have all been uncovered on Anguilla. There is no record of how long this first group of Amerindians lived on the island. By the fourth century AD, Amerindians of the Saladoid culture settled in Anguilla. The Saladoids were adept farmers, pottery makers, weavers and basket makers. Many of their creations incorporated their religious beliefs. The Arawak Indian belief was based on the sun and moon and two sacred caverns, where they believed all of mankind originated. There is much evidence of this belief system in Anguilla's two impressive cave sites located at the eastern end of the island, Big Springs at Island Harbour and The Fountain at Shoal Bay. The Fountain is the Eastern Caribbean's most intact ceremonial site from this period and features a stalagmite carved in the likeness of Jocahu, the Supreme Deity of the Arawak people, petroglyphs and offering bowls. Big Springs, a limestone sinkhole which provides an overhang to a fresh water source, contains a large petroglyph, a small carved stalagmite and other interesting artifacts. The Fountain is currently closed to the public. The National Parks System, administered by the National Trust, is developing this site into a historic tourism attraction. Big Springs can be viewed through the Anguilla National Trust but has not been developed into a tourist attraction. The Trust is currently raising funds to establish this site as a tourist attraction. Christopher Columbus sailed by Anguilla is 1493 but never landed. During this time the Europeans changed the island's name from Malliouhana to Anguilla, for its long eel shape. It was in 1650 that Anguilla first became colonized. English settlers found that the soil in Anguilla was good for growing corn and tobacco, so plantations began. When they arrived on the island there were no Amerindians inhabiting Anguilla, but by 1656 Indians from a neighboring island destroyed their settlement. In 1666 Anguilla was...

Get the Flash Player. The Anguilla Great House Beach Resort. Welcome The Anguilla Great House Beach Resort: One Of Anguillas most Treasured Gems. We offer 35 spacious rooms, with each one decorated with care in our old traditional Caribbean Ginger Bread style and poised midway on Anguillas 2 ½ mile, serene powder white sands of Rendezvous Bay, which is gently caressed by the warm waves of the Caribbean Sea and the mountains backdrop our neighboring island. This makes the Anguilla Great House a perfect place for a romantic getaway or to begin your life together with a romantic island wedding or for just do nothing. The Anguilla Great House Beach Resort has 35 intimate guest rooms, all with breath taking views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Set back a little, so as not to, intimidate the beach. Each of Anguilla Great House's gingerbread laced cottages sit amid our beautiful gardens, just footsteps from the beach. All accommodations are furnished with a choice of king, queen-sized, or two double-beds, ceiling fans, private porches, and shower bathrooms, air-conditioning is available in all rooms. Each day at the Anguilla Great House Beach Resort offers new possibilities. Try our beach service (beach lounge chair, beach umbrella, bar service, fishing gear). Water sports, including, windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and Sailing. Relax with a good book by our ocean front freshwater pool or on our spectacular beach. Sip a cool tropical drink or just do nothing at all the choices are all yours. Dine in our casual open air-ed restaurant which is open daily to serve breakfast from 7:00am, lunch from 12:00pm and in the evenings 6:30pm. While you dine watch the sky performs its silhouette wet dance, as the sun sets. This is accompanied by the harmonious rendition of the Caribbean sea. This experience climaxes; when you are presented with a dazzling array of your favorite Contemporary Caribbean Cuisine and Beverages. The Anguilla Great House is Happy to assist you with off the property excursions like Wreck and reef dives, snorkeling,deep sea diving, Dolphin Discovery, Day and sunset cruises, Offshore caye excursions, horse back riding, Heritage sightseeing, Environmental treks, bike and scooter rentals to name a few. Let the Anguilla Great House Beach Resort and Our Friendly Staff become part of your shared memories about Anguilla today! For reservations, call Resort at Tele - (264)-497-6061, Fax (264)-497-6019, Revs (800) 538 9247 E-mail: flemingw@anguillanet.com. Web Site:www.anguillagreathouse.com. International: 264-497-6061 Fax: 264-497-6019 Copyright 2007 Anguilla Great House. All Rights Reserved.

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Conference and meeting room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Hairdryer
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set