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Different locations will, of course, offer varying activities and some of the fun will depend on which Anguilla beach vacation home rental you’re staying in. Though all will give you an extremely private and peaceful holiday, sitting right on one of the Island’s famous White Sand Beaches. Anguilla is a 16-mile-long coral formation created by a geologic uplift, which created numerous bays, salt ponds and the beautiful Beaches we see today.
The earliest inhabitants were Amerindians, their tools, which have been discovered on the northeast part of the island date to 1300 BC. By the sixth century, large Villages were occupied in what are now Bay and Sandy Ground. The Anguilla Archaeological & Historical Society has unearthed thousands of Artifacts, some of which can be seen at the Heritage Collection in the East End.
The first Europeans arrived around 1564 and were part of a French expedition. At this time the Island was given its name meaning "eel" because of its elongated form.
The British settled there in 1650.
The dry climate did not lend itself to farming and eventually the inhabitants turned to the sea, becoming Ship builders, Sailors and Fishermen.
Today Water Sports are one of the main attractions of the Island. Diving, Snorkeling and Sailboat Racing are enjoyed by islanders and visitors a like. The local Government, concerned with retaining the Island's natural resources and inherent beauty, has kept growth to a slow pace.
Anguilla Beach Vacation Homes are known as a retreat for celebrities, and this Island is sometimes called the "South Beach" of the Caribbean. A major draw being the myriad of fine Dining spots - you won't leave Anguilla hungry. If you like sophisticated cuisine in an open-air setting, this may also be your heaven. Wherever you're based here, it's worth making the journey out to Shoal Bay East on the Island's North-eastern Coast, where you'll find one of the finest beaches in the Eastern Caribbean, backed by coconut palms and sea grapes. The Pristine White Sand slops gently down to the Turquoise Waters and, though it's often busy, you can always find your own patch of Beach and Water. Renting a Anguilla Beach Vacation Home Rental can be accomplished pretty easily by contacting:
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