ANACAONA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

EARLY BIRD BOOKING SPECIAL

Book your reservation for the Winter Season today, pay for the entire reservation (accommodation tax, service charge and Government Marketing Levy paid upon checkout) and received 20% off our rack rates in the category booked.

• Reservations must be made by September 30^th, 2010
• Travel between January 2^nd, 2011 – March 25^th, 2011
• Amount due is payable no later than 48 hours after booking is made
• Monies are non-refundable
• Monies can be used on a future booking up to 15 months after date of original booking
• Monies can be transferred to another person of your choosing to be used for bookings at Sirena/Anacaona Boutique Hotel up to 15 months after the date of original booking.
• This special cannot run concurrent with any other special on accommodation rates
• Travel Insurance is strongly suggested
• Early Bird Special is subject to availability

Superior Double Room: King bed, AC, TV, Mini fridge, coffee maker, room safe, verandah or balconyUS$310.00

Junior Suite: 1 Bdr, king bed, queen pull out sofa, kitchenette, Jacuzzi tub bathroom, room safe, verandah or balcony: US$410.00

Standard Double Room: Queen bed, AC, Cable TV, room safe, coffee maker, mini fridge, balcony: US$250.00

Call 800-219-0118 or email ann@antiguacaribbean.com for this special. Ask about our recent site inspection of Anacaona and our favorite room requests.

Anacaona's Thur. Buffett

My favorite one stop spot for Ting,  beach, sun, food, music  and fun is Smokeys. Clyde runs a smooth restaurant. Upon arrival I was given my own beach chair and umbrella. The waitstaff pampered me on this quiet day serving me an icy cold Ting immediately. If you have not tasted Ting, you have not lived. This grapefruit soda is both delicious and refreshing. A sip reminds me I am home..somewhere amazing in the Caribbean.

I always seem to gravitate towards the chicken roti. The salad is great with an amazing dressing and the roti is delicious. It’s not your typical roti. The skin is more like a burrito wrap but it works. The curry is really tasty.

I could sit at Cove Bay all day. The water is pristine with gin clear water. The white powder sand is blinding. What an amazing setting.

I never miss a visit to Smokeys. Typically I come on Sat. to hear the Musical Brothers play for the lunch crowd or on Sunday for the Mussington’s but my recent visit on a  quiet August day was sublime. I am back in Nov. and am counting the days until my Smokey’s Bliss.

Sirena Hotel will be closing and re opening Oct. 15 with a facelift and a new name, Anacaona. I had the opportunity to visit this piece of paradise earlier in  the month. Located on spectacular Mead’s Bay, Sirena is a true West Indian style property. The ambiance is laid back and welcoming. The staff were quite friendly. Delroy Lake, the manager is the consummate professional. He insured my stay was nothing short of wonderful. I had a large room, 210 overlooking the garden and with views of the sea. The windows afforded great views.

Mead’s Bay is on the west end of the island. Sirena has their own restaurant Firefly that has a special West Indian buffet and cultural evening with Mayoumba each Thur. evening.  One can also dine at some of my favorite spots nearby including Smokeys, Picante and Jacala.  It’s a great location in all regards. Mead’s Bay is a picturesque swimming beach with gentle seas most days and some rollers and waves during the winter season. If you prefer, Sirena has two lovely swimming pools.

To book Anacaona Oct. 15 please call 800-219-0118 or email ann@bonairecaribbean.com. Ann Phelan is an Anguilla expert and is happy to plan your trip and choose the perfect room for your Anguilla escape.

BOOK NOW FOR 2010 and 2011 and earn up to 20% discounts on early booking incentives. Call  or email Ann today!

Room 301

Carol Richardson recently invited me to her studio Estate Hope Art Studio located on Crocus Hill in sunny Anguilla. Carol  previously enjoying oils and pastels has now turned most of her artistic attention to quilting. Originally from Baltimore, Carol came to the Caribbean 23 years ago and later married her husband Walter. She was a nurse for many years but left healthcare to open a gallery in St. Thomas. Opportunity brought them back to the island of Walter’s heritage, Anguilla in 2001. They lived on Roaches Hill in Walter’s Mom’s home with Miss Jimmy.  Miss Jimmy’s house then had no water and occasional electricity but a recent 17 month refurbishment accomplished by Carol and Walter  has transformed this traditional home into an artist retreat.

Carol rents out the house to artists who seek to immerse themselves in the solace and sounds of this tranquil Caribbean island.  There is a studio inside and the house is situated on 2 acres with lovely gardens and outdoor art. Crocus Bay is a short distance for painting, swimming and dining.

Miss Jimmy's Artist Retreat

Carol’s home studio is where she lovingly crafts some of the most colourful and intricate quilts. She hand sews her quilts using specialized folding and sewing techniques on a variety of lovely fabrics. Many of her fabrics are donated each with a special story.  Carol spent time revealing her quilts explaining the story behind each design. She even writes a brief anecdote on the back of each.

Carol and Ann Phelan are teaming up to create a week-long artist retreat in June 2011.  They will welcome  multi media artists to meet for planned workshops as well as ample  time for creative exploration. The combination of a beautiful tranquil island setting, spectacular local cuisine, amazing beaches and scenic vistas will provide a week-long unforgettable experience.   Carol and Ann will present their program on this later this fall.  Ann will organize air, land and workshops details as well as her full Concierge services.

Miss Jimmy's on Roaches Hill, Anguilla

To rent Miss Jimmy’s or to inquire of the Artist’s Retreat in June contact Ann at 800-219-0118 or email ann@bonairecaribbean.com. You may also contact Carol direct at  264-497-8733. Carol’s gallery is open for business week days but she welcomes unexpected drop-ins. Just toot your car horn and you are most welcome.

Sirena Hotel hosts Mayoumba Folkloric Theater each Thur. night at the Firefly Restaurant and bar. This West Indian group presents music, story telling and accompanied by a lovely West Indian buffet. I recently dined last night and enjoyed the entertainment and West Indian ambiance. The price is 35 USD plus service including a lovely expansive buffet and dessert. The entertainment is included.

Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations is now booking Sirena Hotel. This oceanview property is steps away from lovely Mead’s Bay. There are two pools, expansive gardens and grounds and a lovely main building featuring a lovely boutique, charming bar and restaurant. Call 800 219-0118 or email ann@antiguacaribbean.com for more information on Mayoumba and Sirena Hotel.

The first time I went to Picante I was wowed. They really know how to make a GOOD Margarite, not the Oasis crap. The food is sublime. Lisanne and I popped over before Mayoumba for drinks and snacks. I ordered a mega pot of homemade guacamole and fresh warm chips. Lisananne order chorizo con queso that looked yummy (I don’t eat meat so did not imbibe). I ordered a top shelf tequila Margarita. It was very potent and quite tasty. Lisanne had a icy cold fresh Mojito.

Caribbean Wind & Sun offers free Concierge to all of their special clients in Anguilla. Call 800-219-0118 or email ann@antiguacaribbean.com to book your holiday in Anguilla and your table at Picante.

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HYANNIS, Mass., July 19 /PRNewswire/ — Cape Air adds a new island destination in the Caribbean with two daily flights between the Island of Anguilla and San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning on December 22, 2010. “This is our 13th year of providing inter-island service in the Caribbean and all of us at Cape Air are excited about our newest destination,” says Cape Air President Dan Wolf. “We have ensured that our Anguilla flight schedule allows for easy connections with major carriers arriving in San Juan and our convenient ticket and baggage agreements with almost all of the major carriers mean you can book your entire trip on one itinerary and check your bags through to your final destination.”

Hon. Haydn Hughes, Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Tourism stated, “Anguilla is a unique destination and Cape Air will compliment its product offerings. Our Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport and staff are ready and anxious to have Cape Air on Anguilla. This will add a new dimension to our destination and I am happy to be part of this.”

Merlyn Rogers, Anguilla’s Director of Tourism says, “We are looking forward to a great season here in Anguilla. With Cape Air’s new island service from San Juan and convenient connections with the other major airlines, access to an Anguilla vacation is easier than ever before.”

This new Caribbean route complements Cape Air’s existing Caribbean service for San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Tortola, Vieques, Mayaguez and Ponce. Tickets can be purchased on Expedia or Travelocity or at 866-Cape-Air where there is never a booking fee to talk with a Cape Air agent. Anguilla’s airport code is AXA.

About Cape Air:

Now in its 21st year, Cape Air is one of the largest independent regional airlines in the United States annually flying over 610,000 passengers to destinations around the world including New England, New York, the Caribbean, and Florida, the mid-Atlantic, the mid west and Micronesia. With a fleet of sixty-two Cessna 402s and two ATR-42s, the employee owned company operates up to 575 flights a day. Based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, Cape Air also operates flights under the Nantucket Airlines brand. Cape Air is a codeshare partner with Continental Airlines in the Caribbean and Micronesia, with JetBlue Airways in New England and American Airlines in the Midwest.  In addition, Cape Air has ticket and baggage agreements with most major airlines. Cape Air’s unique brand of customer service, MOCHA HAGoTDI,* has earned the airline accolades as ‘Best Airline’ on Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and in the United States Virgin Islands. The airline has been recognized for outstanding philanthropy in the communities it serves and Cape Air President Dan Wolf was recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award.

Capeair.com    866-Cape-Air

Stephen and Thomas have created an oasis in out of the way, Island Harbour. Most folks don’t meader that far but only about 5 miles from the Valley it is hardly a tough commute.  Cote Mer is close to Shoal Bay East villas, hotels and condos. It was a 20 minute enjoyable  ride from Viceroy.  Having spent years in Russia with two sets of diverse and interesting life experiences the Caribbean beckoned them to come set up a dining spot in Anguilla.

Cote Mer

Lisanne and I went on Sunday night and were greeted by Stephen, a delightful sincere host who insured the evening was nothing short of perfect. We started the night off with Ti Punches. Lisanne recommended I try  the tempura mozzarella salad. She chose the lobster pie. My app was amazing. Large slices of fresh tomato with a drizzle of truffle oil and pine nuts served as the bed for the lovely tufty pillows of tempura mozzarella. I was heaven. Lisanna loved her lobster pie.  The homemade crusty rolls were lovely with unsalted butter. Oh oh, Stephen gave us a taste of smoked Mahi Mahi (ya a sustainable fish) on a toast crust and creme fraiche.  It was amazing. I chose fish soup as an entree  and Lisanne chose the tenderloin. My soup had pernod in it..it was like bisque and delightful. Lisanne pronounced her tenderloin perfect in fact the best she has had on island.

Apple Fantasia

We had little room but were tempted by the menu.  I asked Stephen to choose for me and he recommended the Apple Fantasia with Calvados. Lisanne had the Cuban Night Chocolate Biscuit. We died and went to heaven. Stephen gave us homemade vodka with lime and ginger to digest our meal. Our 3 hour experience was nothing short of fabulous. I will be back Aug. 6 and cannot wait.

Tenderloin

Fish Soup

Cote Mer features a Friday Fish Night with Happy Hour 6-8. This is not to miss for seafood lovers. Everything is caught locally by the fisherman in Island Harbour. To book a table contact your island concierge Ann at Caribbean Wind & Sun Vacations. She is an Anguilla specialist having  just returned from at stay at Viceroy. Contact Ann at 800-219-0118 or 011 599 786 3134.

Cuban Chocolate Biscuit

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I was seated closest to the sea. There were two parties dining so it was pretty quiet on this glorious June day.  I ordered a crisp cold Pinot Grigio to start. A basket of hot yeasty foccacia and assorted breads came as I perused the menu. I chose pasta with local crayfish. The portion was petite and perfectly al dente. A small crayfish split lay on top. It was a light tasty meal. I am was overcome by the views of Sint Maarten and the overall setting. Alan came to welcome me as he was leaving from his own family meal. I cannot wait to come back for dinner some time. It was really peaceful and a true delight.

Contact the Ann, an Anguilla specialist at 800-219-0118 or 011 599 786 3134 to book your escape to Anguilla.