New York, NY, USA (September 2006) – The Caribbean island of Anguilla will be hotter than ever this winter with increased airlift, new restaurants and attractions to indulge the most discriminating traveller. Some of the world’s best beaches, delicious cuisine and accommodations to suit every budget put Anguilla on the top of the warm-weather getaway list this winter. Highlights for the 2006/2007 winter season include the following:
AIRLINE NEWS
AMERICAN EAGLE: Commencing December 14, 2006, American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, increases its number of flights to Anguilla from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Using an ATR72 turbo-prop aircraft with capacity for 64 passengers, daily flights leave San Juan at 2pm and 8:55pm, and depart Anguilla at 8:15am and 3:45pm.
NEW RESTAURANTS AND BARS
BLANCHARD’S SECOND OUTPOST: A second outpost of the world-renowned Blanchard’s Restaurant is opening in the architecturally stunning 28,000-square-foot Clubhouse at Temenos Golf Club. Best known for their unique and innovative cuisine, Bob and Melinda Blanchard’s new restaurant is timed to coincide with the grand opening of the island’s first-ever golf course, which is destined to be one of the world’s finest.
SUNSETS: Laurie and David Brods, New Jersey restaurateurs for more than 25 years, have partnered with Armel Harrigan and Chef Shawn “Fresh” Hodge, both well-known, popular personalities in Anguilla’s culinary world, to open Sunsets in Sandy Ground. The quartet have transformed the former Ship’s Galley and put together a menu of “Island Tropical Cuisine.” Lunch fare includes soups, burgers, salads and a great snapper hero. Dinner options include grilled pork loin, sirloin steak, 24 oz porterhouse steak, crayfish, chicken breast and lobster, along with goat stew, a special butterfish and plenty more. Appetizers: $7-$15. Mains: $20-$34. Happy hour: 3:30pm to sunset. Closed Saturdays. Major credit cards accepted. Tel: (264) 498-0177.
FIND WINES: A new wine boutique, cigar and espresso lounge, Find Wines is scheduled to open November 2006. The discount boutique wine shop offers a selection of fine wines from around the world to suit any aficionado. The lounge, which features an outdoor patio, serves a selection of cigars, including Davidoffs, and espresso and lattes. Find Wines services will also include delivery of wine baskets to hotels and villas for in-room enjoyment and gift giving.
ACTIVITY NEWS
ART CAFÉ ART GALLERY: Anguilla’s newest gallery, Art Café, is located in the Coconut Paradise Building at Island Harbour. Owned by Elizabeth Chronicka-Pavluk and Janus Pavluk, the building has undergone considerable renovations and is a spacious gallery with lighting specially designed for maximum effect. Visitors can relax at the café for coffee, breakfast or lunch served on the balcony under umbrellas. Exhibits will showcase the work of local artists from Anguilla and St Maarten, as well as glass and wood sculpture.
TRANQUILITY JAZZ FESTIVAL: One of the Caribbean’s fastest-growing annual musical traditions is ready for its encore. The 2006 Tranquility Jazz Festival returns to Anguilla November 9-12 with a star-studded array of international talent. The event will once again be co-produced by the Anguilla Tourist Board and BET Event Productions, a division of BET Networks.
The Tranquility Jazz Festival brings some of the finest musicians to this pristine paradise for four days of jazz in its purest form – straight up! Festivities get underway on Thursday, November 9 with a concert by Nnenna Freelon at the CuisinArt Resort. Friday brings a power-packed triple bill featuring Eddie Palmieri, Pharaoh Sanders and Robert Glasper. Saturday the action happens at LA Cafe with the McCoy Tyner Trio, Javon Jackson and another artist to be confirmed. On Sunday, it’s the return of the popular “Jazz on the Beach” series.
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