We spent much of our last full day in Anguilla soaking up the sun and playing in the ocean (now that the waves have calmed significantly). The waves were the perfect height and break for body surfing (check out the video in the gallery) which made for a fun way to cool down during the…

Today we explored the neighboring island to the south of Anguilla – Saint Martin. Saint Martin is a small island about the same size as Anguilla and is also a European territorial possession. Unlike Anguilla, the island is divided between two nations, France (Saint Martin) and the Netherlands (Sint Maarten). Compared with Anguilla, the population…

We awoke this morning to the sounds of large crashing waves. Since our arrival on Sunday we have been able to hear the waves from inside our condo when we open the windows or doors but this morning we could hear them when everything was closed. We looked outside to see 6-7 waves crashing on…

Today we had another wonderful relaxing day in our Bay. We have started to recognize certain patterns here, such as the daily “Pirates of the Caribbean” ship (as we call it) that passes by. As the spring break crowd has picked up, so has the kids sports, including inter-tubing! It’s strange to see that in…

Today we took full advantage of our rental car as we crisscrossed from one end of the island to the other. Along the way we explored a shipwreck, minimally disturbed beaches and the island’s original courthouse. Before setting out on our drive we stopped by a nearby café for coffee, orange juice and breakfast (for…

After enjoying coffee and breakfast on our deck overlooking the beautiful blue water that is a staple of the Caribbean, we enjoyed a day of relaxing in the sun and exploring our beach – Mead’s Bay. A little over a mile long and known for its powdery sand, turquoise water, sunsets, and low-density, Mead’s Bay…

Today we completed our 16 hour travel marathon during which we took the longest flight within the Continental US (Seattle to Miami) throughout the evening hours and into the early morning of Sunday. Our flight was moderately turbulent due to the major storms which were making their way across the Midwest and Southeast but other…

Hello and welcome to our blog for our trip to Anguilla! When we have told people where we are travelling, the most common response is “where?” It’s not surprising, as Anguilla is a country with an area of 35 square miles and a population of just over 15,000 people. World-renowned for its beaches and some…