What Anguilla lacks in size, it makes up for in the plethora of activities to enjoy while you’re on vacation here. Just 91 sq. km in total land area, this small West Indian nation has plenty to offer, to keep you busy for weeks on end. Depending on the kind of vacation you wish to have, there are plenty of things to do in Anguilla. With so much to have a good time, it is no wonder then that this island ranks high on so many people’s list of favorite vacation hotspots in the world today.

Sitting in the Caribbean and forming part of the British Leeward Islands, Anguilla is a great place to kick back and relax, with a serene tranquil environment and gorgeous beaches. What makes vacationing here so superb is that while this island is slowly transforming into a chic mecca for the rich, it still retains its original quaint charms with more affordable accommodations and lodgings for those traveling on a budget. Spend your days lounging on the beach or take a tour of the many art galleries and museums on the island. If you prefer a quiet vacation go for a long stroll along the white sand shoreline, while for the more adventurous there are parasailing opportunities, shipwreck dives, sea kayaking and windsurfing.

With 33 beautiful beaches, Anguilla is a wonderful place to enjoy a wealth of water based activities. Besides swimming in the warm turquoise blue waters here, you can enjoy snorkeling, diving with dolphins, exploring underwater shipwrecks, parasailing, waterskiing, paddle boating, glass bottom boat rides, windsurfing, speed boat trips and fishing. For some land based adventures one can go horseback riding, trekking, hiking, cycling and bird watching as well.

To absorb in the local culture, a trip to the museums and art galleries are well worth it, along with sampling some of the many fine cuisines here. With a number of excellent restaurants all over the place, eating in Anguilla is a memorable experience for many. If you are here for some peace and quiet, try an afternoon away in the many wellness spas and health resorts on the island.

And if after all this, you still feel that you can have some more fun then go dancing to many local nightclubs and discos which are filled with reggae tunes and calypso bands. For a quiet evening out, many hotels and resorts on the island offer candlelight dinners with an elegant romantic ambience.

For the avid golfer there are 3 golf courses located on the island, while tennis enthusiasts can play here to their heart’s content. If you want a more intimate vacation, take a chartered boat ride to Scilly Cay for some great barbecued lunch and excellent music.