10 things I love about Anguilla
“Irie means ‘everything is going to be okay, relax, chill and enjoy’”
Anguilla (pronounced an-gwil-uh) is where I was born and raised. In the British West Indies, it’s the most northern of the Leeward Islands, only 35 square miles, with a population of about 16,000. This tiny gem is commonly described as ‘tranquillity wrapped in blue’ for its crystal turquoise-blue waters and pearls of white sand surrounding the island. It’s also known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. To get to Anguilla, first you have to travel to St Martin island and take a 20-minute speedboat ride from the Dutch side of the island (Philipsburg) or the French side (Marigot) straight over to Axa (Anguilla).
1 Rum punch
It’s on the boat ride from St Martin that you may receive your
