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Upscale Caribbean--Downscale Prices
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From the Anguilla Local News - Site Map.
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The April 15th, 1997 issue of Travel Smart newsletter (Dobbs
Ferry, NY 10522) contains a report by Betty Lowry, who discovered
that Anguilla (plus St Barts and Nevis) are not just "hideaways
for the rich and famous."
For example:
"The best rates are between April 15 and December 15. Temperatures are
mild year-round, thanks to trade winds.
What's Free? Beaches, including those outside the poshest hotels,
are open to all and uncrowded except in high season. Parades, festivals,
regattas are free. What's Almost Free? Small, one-of-a-kind museums
charge nothing to $5 per adult, children half-price or free. Music by
local and visiting artists in schools, churches, town hall, day trips
to other islands -- charge small amounts. Sounds funky, but its all
fun.
Best Sleep. Sonesta Beach Club has a "Discover Anguilla
Getaway" package Apr 7 to Dec 22 for just $99 p/p dbl. 1-800-SONESTA
and ask about other deals."
This well-written article also suggests you avoid eating at the
San Juan airport if your flight is delayed. Instead of a meal
voucher, ask for
an $11 Taxi voucher and go to the Metropol in Isla Verde
for Cuban food (5 minutes) or Punta Las Marias for Argentinian beef.
Revised: September 04, 1997