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Opposite page: There are scores of beaches in Anguilla for visitors to choose from. Left: Clients can sail on a catamaran to see the island from the water. Below: Anguilla is made for romance. Who Loves Anguilla? The short answer is, anyone who's ever laid eyes on the place. But that's probably less than helpful for you, so here's a look at speciﬁc niche and specialty travel markets that are perfect for this island: Well-heeled sophisticates who expect luxurious resorts or villas with a high standard of good taste in decor and great service throughout. These are people who can be counted on to choose sailing over paintball, yoga class over casinos. (Hence, all those celebrities.) Worldly travelers want world-class cuisine when they're on vacation. That might mean classic French, upmarket tapas, or Asian-Latin fusion, and Anguilla's luxury resorts and their restaurants raised the bar for these and other standalone dining options in the 1980s, and today they continue to set new standards of innovation and excellence. P.S. Quite a few of the hotels and restaurants on Anguilla have wine lists that would rival the best in New York, London and Paris. Connoisseurs of splendid beaches get hooked on Anguilla's sugar-white, almost ﬂuffy sand and gentle surf. Connecticut-based travel agent Ted Riegel still remembers his ﬁrst sight (in 1988) of "Meads Bay Beach in its full glory- a stunning mile and a half long of white powder." A few years ago the World Travel Awards named Shoal Bay the best beach in the Caribbean, and others have done likewise. And Anguilla has 31 more of these picture-postcard beaches. Vacationers who want assurances of great weather realize that there are few guarantees in life, but they also know that the odds of getting blue skies in Anguilla are stacked in their favor. Aﬁcionados of spas and wellness feel right at home in Anguilla, where resort spas and ﬁtness centers offer sparkling facilities, generous menus of treatments that include both the latest innovations and the classics, knowledgeable therapists and trainers, and classes in yoga, meditation, tai chi, aerobics, strength-building, healthy cooking.... Anguilla also has top-notch independent therapists, yoga instructors, and trainers who pay house calls to the villas. Cultural tourists enjoy the island's heritage sites and tours, but they also like the simple fact that they can go to local BBQ stands and dance clubs without experiencing any tension or feeling out of place. Athletes of all levels like playing golf and tennis, horseback riding, and above all, the watersports of Anguilla. "On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever" is not just a Broadway show-it's a description of the azure waters that surround this island, pristine water that's unspoiled by excess rain A5 4-7 WhoLovesTips.indd 5 11/21/13 1:58 PM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Anguilla Travel Agent Specialist Program

GETTING TO ANGUILLA
WHO LOVES ANGUILLA
HOW TO SELL ANGUILLA
HEADQUARTERS FOR ROMANCE
ACCOMMODATIONS
MUST-SEE, MUST-DO
CULINARY HEAVEN
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
FAST FACTS

Anguilla Travel Agent Specialist Program