ANGUILLA: Where to Stay

Rates reflect high winter season (expect prices to be as much as 40 lower during the off season) for a standard room for two adults for one night; prices are in US dollars.

$ under $150
$$ between $150 and $300
$$$ between $300 and $450
$$$$ over $450

Altamer Villa
Shoal Bay, West End
Reservations:  888-652-6888
www.altamer.com
$$$$
This new villa is one of several that will soon offer luxury accommodations to a few lucky couples. Rates include meals prepared by Altamer's gourmet chef and spirits/beverages (except fine wine, cognac and cordials). This four-story, 12,000-square-foot beachfront villa was designed by modern architect Myron Goldfinger. Three more villas are scheduled to be completed by 2004.

Altamer features a game room with custom-built pool table and flat screen plasma television with DVD player, computer with Internet connections, plus bars on multiple levels. A full-time staff of five operates from a separate concierge building, ensuring privacy and quality service. The main villa is one of the few handicapped-accessible in the islands, with an elevator in one of the towers.
Special Features/Activities: beachfront, marble baths with whirlpools, gourmet professional kitchen, pool, fitness center, tennis.

Cap Juluca
Maundays Bay
 264-497-6666; fax 264-497-6617
Reservations:  888-858-5822
www.capjuluca.com
$$$$
Cap Juluca, named for the native Arawak Indian Rainbow God, is an exclusive getaway that offers privacy and pampering. The 58 guest rooms and junior suites, seven suites, and six pool villas all offer complimentary mini-bar, marble baths, and hair dryer. Some units include kitchen with refrigerator and dining room.
Special Features/Activities: beachfront, tennis courts, croquet, beach, pool, Sunfish, kayaks, windsurfing, fitness center, snorkel trips, sunset cruises.

Cove Castles Villa Resort
Shoal Bay West
Reservations:  800-223-1108, 264-497-6801; fax 264-497-6051
www.covecastles.com
$$$
This luxury villa resort includes two four-bedroom grand villas with over 5,000 square feet; four three-bedroom villas; and eight two-bedroom beach houses. The resort caters to the guest looking for privacy, peace, and quiet. The stark white structures have a contemporary exterior and a tropical décor inside. Complimentary amenities include snorkeling gear, Sunfish sailboats, sea kayaks, bicycles, tennis facilities, video players and library, concierge service, cable TV, and a personal housekeeper. Also available at additional charge are deep-sea fishing and sailing excursions, tennis instruction, massage, and more.

Special Features/Activities: All villas include the services of a personal housekeeper, video player and library, CD player and library.

CuisinArt Resort and Spa
PO Box 2000, Rendezvous Bay
Reservations:  800-937-9356; 264-498-2000; fax 264-498-2010
www.cuisinartresort.com
$$$$
This new 93-room resort is filled with whitewashed villas with blue Mykonos-inspired domes. Beyond, the sea provides a beautiful backdrop. Couples have a variety of room types from which to choose. All are decorated with Italian fabrics and international furniture; baths have Italian marble. Some suites also include a private solarium for sunning. Couples can start their day with a complimentary continental breakfast served in their room or on their patio.

Special Features/Activities: beachfront, three restaurants, cooking classes, health and beauty spa, fitness center, two bars, pool, tennis, snorkeling, watersports.

Malliouhana
Meads Bay
Reservations:  800-835-0796, 264-497-6111; fax 264-497-6011
www.malliouhana.com
$$$
This intimate, 56-room hotel is perched on cliffs overlooking a tranquil sea and another perfect Anguillian beach. Guest rooms here are secluded, spread among 25 manicured acres. We especially liked the décor of this elegant resort, which highlights items from around the world, including Asian artwork and Brazilian furniture.

Special Features/Activities: beachfront, waterskiing, cruises to nearby cays, windsurfing, Sunfish, Prindle catamarans, tennis, two pools, hot tubs, fitness facilities.

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