This Island Has 33 Pristine Beaches and Stunning Luxury Resorts-and It Was Voted the Best in the Caribbean

"Few destinations in the Caribbean boast a finer roster of luxury hotels and blissful beaches than Anguilla, its shores still spared from the overdevelopment of some of its neighbors. "Anguilla is for the traveler who appreciates the finer things, but shuns the spotlight," says Eleonore Astier-Petin, general manager of Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel. "It's for those who seek tranquility and authentic experiences over all-inclusive buffets and crowded tourist traps. Anyone with an appreciation for laid-back luxury will fall in love.""

"Perhaps it's that hard-to-find marriage of laid-back and luxury that earned Anguilla its designation as the best island in the Caribbean in the 2025 World's Best Awards. Or maybe it's the island's 33 pristine beaches and its claim to fame as the best culinary destination in the Caribbean, a title it received in the 2024 World Travel Awards. Whatever it is, all signs point to Anguilla as the most sought-after island in the Caribbean."

"With its whitewashed architecture, a nod to Moroccan design, boldly set against Anguilla's bright blue seas, Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel has long offered a complete sense of escape. With every room accompanied by a private outdoor space overlooking the sand and sea, Cap Juluca's spaciousness helps visitors capture an almost private island feel, despite the resort boasting over 100 well-appointed rooms, suites, and villas."

Anguilla offers a blend of understated luxury, pristine shores, and notable culinary credentials. The island features 33 beaches and has earned accolades such as best island in the Caribbean (2025 World's Best Awards) and best culinary destination (2024 World Travel Awards). Luxury properties emphasize privacy and design, with Cap Juluca showcasing Moroccan-influenced whitewashed architecture, private outdoor spaces, and a spa by Guerlain. Malliouhana provides contemporary Caribbean design perched on a rocky bluff, combining timeless elegance with modern amenities. Anguilla remains less overdeveloped than many neighbors, supporting tranquility and authentic, upscale experiences.

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