During a recent conversation, a friend of mine planning a visit here came up with a perfect three word description of life in Anguilla. Between all the water, electricity and internet (EEK!) outages, lack of conveniences and creative ways to cope with basic needs = Permanent Indoor Camping = love it!



In other news, this article by Monica Zurowski is both extremely accurate (from a vacationers point of view) as well as entertaining and worth the read if you're into that kind of thing:

"Many people can't quite find the island on a map, let alone pronounce its name. (To say "Anguilla," just remember it rhymes with "vanilla.")

But for those who have found it, its beauty is unforgettable.

Anguilla seeps into the soul, making it a place you'll want to return to again and again during any season. Repeat visitors include actor Robert De Niro and singer Paul Simon, with other visiting celebrities including Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Liam Neeson.

"There is a 'no' checklist in Anguilla," notes Pusching. "There are no cruise ships, no all-inclusive resorts, no fast-food outlets, no hotel chains and no attitude.

"There's nothing commercial about it," she says. "I think that's why celebrities like it. There's no one bothering them."

Example? While vacationing on the island, actor Bruce Willis was so puzzled by the way Anguillans left him alone that he eventually began asking people if they knew who he was."