New Happenings on the Tranquil Island of Anguilla

New Developments

The renovation of Anguilla's legendary Malliouhana Hotel & Spa (pictured above) is well under way. After a two year closure, the resort is being restored to its legacy by Auberge Resorts, leading developers and operators of award-winning small luxury resorts and private clubs. Auberge has just announced the appointment of John Vasatka to General Manager of Malliouhana. Vasatka's resume includes extensive resort management experience from reputable resorts around the Caribbean and even as far as the Philippines and Middle East. He is overseeing the full-scale renovation of Malliouhana Hotel & Spa, which will boast 55 rooms, two beaches, two restaurants and bars, an extensive array of sports and fitness facilities as well as a 15,000 square-foot spa all on 20 acres of elevated beachfront land. Vasatka says they're aiming to open most of the resort in early 2014. For further information visit, www.malliouhana.com or www.aubergeresorts.com.

Tradewind Aviation, the premier provider for first-class short range flights serving difficult-to-reach luxury destinations, has introduced its signature ‘Premium Scheduled' non-stop service between Anguilla and San Juan, Puerto Rico to start October 31. Scheduled flights will be offered 5 days a week, Thursdays through Mondays, with both morning and afternoon flights offered in each direction. Tradewind Aviation flights accommodate eight passengers in leather seating and air-conditioning with complimentary refreshments, snacks, beer and wine. To celebrate Tradewind's newest route, flights are now on sale at $350 per one-way travel. Booking is available on their website www.tradewindaviation.com and with their online travel partners, Kayak, Expedia, Travelocity and Trip Advisor. Travel professionals may book in all major GDS systems.

Anguilla's soon-to-be iconic resort and residential development, Zemi Beach Resort and Spa, has recently completed its first homes and is on track for a mid-2015 completion. The 5.81-acre resort, located along over 1,000 feet of white-sand beachfront in Shoal Bay East, will feature 28 two-and three-bedroom residences priced from $2 million to $3.1 million. Residents and renters at Zemi Beach will have access to unrivalled, first-class facilities including onsite restaurants, wine cellar, bars and lounges, infinity-edged pools, a luxury spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and an outdoor yoga terrace. The buildings have large window and door openings, generous overhanging roofs, rooms with cross ventilation, high ceilings, deep spacious balconies all trimmed by moldings, architraves and cornices.

Zemi Beach was conceptualized by New York-based developer Jeffrey Goldstein who worked with international architect Lane Pettigrew to create a true Caribbean aesthetic. Miami-based Asmayda Furniture Group will offer design options for the residences, which range in size from approximately 2,500 to 3,900 square feet. The resort will be managed by Trust Hospitality. For more information visit www.zemibeach.com.

Hotel Renovations

Anacaona Boutique Hotel will undergo renovations during its summer closure and will reopen November 1 to feature a Balinese spa. The Balinese Petite Spa at Anacaona Boutique Hotel will feature a variety of traditional and exotic treatments including Balinese, Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi, Indian and Thai-style massages, four-hand massage, manicures and more, with services starting at $45. To further the wellness offerings to its guests, the boutique hotel will add complimentary T'ai Chi classes to be offered multiple times a week. The resort is also offering Anguilla Pizza To Go with a variety of innovative, custom-made pies available daily, with the exception of Thursdays, from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For further information, visit www.anacaonahotel.com.

Value Offers

Anguilla Great House, located on Rendezvous Bay in the West end of Anguilla, is running its “Summer Sails” special now through October 2013. The 27 West-Indian styled cottages of the Anguilla Great House are traditional with their bright shutters and a lace-trimmed roof. The rooms circle around its beachfront garden and freshwater pool, and all are mere steps from the beach. Guests can join the celebration of Anguilla's Summer Boat Racing Season and Carnival with rates as low as $150 per night, double occupancy, when booking 5 nights or more. For further information, visit www.anguillagreathouse.com.

New Attractions

Luxury Lifestyle Professionals, one of Anguilla's leading destination management and concierge services, is now offering new water sports at The Cove through August 31. Services are available Friday to Sunday from 1- 5:30 p.m. Guests can choose from a variety of activities such as knee-boarding, wake-boarding, waterskiing, banana boating, and tubing for just $20 a person per 15 minutes. Reservations can be made by contacting Leroy at 264-235-8406 or visiting their website at www.luxurylifestyleprofessionals.com .

Sandy Island, the small cay off Sandy Ground beach in Anguilla, is an off-island getaway that offers the quintessential Robinson Crusoe experience while still being within reach of the mainland. Sandy Island is proud to announce its recent additions to its wildly popular lunch menu, adding new appetizer and dessert sections to complement the ever-expanding entrée options. Favorites on the new menu include: the Drunken Coconut Shrimp and Sticky Ribs appetizers, Grilled Lobster- Sandy Island Style and Crazy for Crayfish entrees and the Sandy Island Chocolate Moon Cake dessert. Guests now have the option to enjoy a three-course dining experience complete with wine pairings. To reach Sandy Island, guests can take the Happiness sea shuttle or drop anchor from their own boat to spend the day on its white shores with the wind and waves providing the day's soundtrack. For further information, visit www.mysandyisland.com.

Anguilla is a British overseas territory located in the north eastern region of the Caribbean, just miles from St. Maarten. The island is best known for its 33 pristine powder-white sand beaches, all with crystal-clear turquoise waters matched by few places in the world. With an inviting and welcoming approach to tourism, Anguilla's beaches are what draw most visitors to the island, while its warm friendly people keep visitors coming back. The island's culture is infused with a love of the land and dependence on the sea, which is reflected in its history and many of the cultural festivals and events that celebrate Anguillian traditions of fishing, boat racing and cuisine. Anguilla is easily accessible via daily flights that connect directly to Anguilla from San Juan or St. Maarten. For those coming from St. Maarten, Anguilla is just a short seven-minute flight or 20 minute ferry boat ride away. For more information on Anguilla visit www.iVisitAnguilla.com.