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Anguilla for Families and Kids
Information about some of the best attractions, activities, and hotels in Anguilla
for families and kids.
Turtle spotting, boat racing, swimming with dolphins and
exploring offshore cays, are just some of the exciting
activities which the Caribbean island of Anguilla can offer
families travelling with children. Measuring just 16 by
three miles, Anguilla is safe and welcoming, providing an
ideal environment in which children thrive and acquire new
skills. Plus there’s the opportunity for them to learn
fascinating facts on all manner of subjects from Arawak
Indians to the turbulent history of the West Indies, as
well as being able to revel in tales of Spanish galleons,
pirates’ adventures and shipwrecks.
Rated among the best in the Caribbean, Anguilla’s 33 pristine
beaches combine miles of uncrowded white powder sand with
dunes and secret coves ideal for fossil hunting, picnics,
swimming and snorkelling over the seemingly endless coral
reefs. The warm, clear sea extends an irresistible invitation
to participate in Anguilla’s mountain of watersports, that
range from parasailing, windsurfing, boogie boarding and body
surfing, to kayaking and boat racing, the island’s national
sport.
Nature lovers should take time out from the beach to follow
one of the trails that lead through the small rainforest,
where ground and tree lizards, bats, iguana, slippery backs
and perhaps even the elusive iguana, are among the wildlife
that may show itself to visitors.
For an even closer experience of Anguilla’s wildlife, the new
Dolphin Discovery facility offers the chance to swim with these
gentle creatures, while between May and November there’s the
opportunity to witness baby Sea Turtles emerging from their
shells on the island’s beaches. Children will also be entranced
by the abundant bird life that inhabits the island’s salt ponds
and wetlands. Over 130 species, including the endangered Brown
Pelican, Great Blue Herons, Sandpipers and Snowy Egrets, visit
these habitats upon which they depend.
Anguilla boasts other natural and man-made attractions that
captivate visitors, both young and old. Pitch Apple Hole, a
deep cavern formed in the limestone thousands of years ago,
was once home to a giant prehistoric rat that stood three
feet tall and weighed 350 pounds, while Copper Hole is a
large blow hole which draws in sea water, only to expel it,
creating an impressive rainbow-lit spray.
Exploring Wallblake House, the island’s only surviving
plantation property, or the old fort at Sandy Hill, horse
riding along scenic trails, a game of tennis or angling
for wahoo, dorado and kingfish are just a few more of the
additional options to add to the family fun on a holiday
in Anguilla.
A number of hotels, as well as self-catering properties
welcome families to the island. Among them is the Malliouhana
Hotel where a supervised children’s playground, kids’
pool complete with pirate ship, water cannons, a drawbridge,
water chute and diving boards, plus special children’s menus
and a babysitting service make it one of the most
family-friendly luxury resorts in the world. Additionally,
several properties run children’s programs including arts
and craft, swimming, mini tennis coinciding with school holidays.
Cap Juluca has programs from
March 13 - April 30 and then July 1 - August 31, 2006.
CuisinArt Resort & Spa also offers supervised programs
during Christmas, Easter and Spring break.
For a self-catering alternative overlooking the beach,
it would be difficult to better Blue Waters Beach Apartments
at Shoal Bay West. The one and two-bedroom properties are
all fully equipped for self-catering holidays and are
suitable for both families and couples. Prices for family
accommodation start from US $125 per day, including
maid service.
Further information on family holidays in Anguilla is
available by visiting the official website of the Anguilla
Tourist Board at
Anguilla-Vacation.com
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