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Ani Villas in Little Bay Anguilla
hough Anguilla is awash with idyllic beaches, sometimes celebrities like an intimate escape away from all others, and Ani Villas, atop a gorgeous cliff at Little Bay, is just that. With large villas, each with multiple floors, they can entertain an entire entourage or a family, or simply a couple, depending on the need, and everything is included so guests will want for nothing. The beautifully landscaped villas are an openconcept, avant-garde design, and the cliff side gardens with hot tubs and dipping pools afford incredible sea views. This is luxury at its finest. The staff is there to take care of everything; included in the price is a personal chef, butlers, bartenders, servers, all food and drink, and a personal concierge. You can also request a fitness trainer, yoga instructor and spa treatments inside or out, and there are also tennis courts on site. Below the cliffs there is an intimate beach to which you can gain access by rappelling down the cliff or by taking a small boat. The waters there are part of a protected
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marine park and home to many sea turtles! The underwater life there was resplendent and the reefs vibrant and healthy. Anguilla has 33 pristine beaches of world renown, so Ani Villas also provides what they call “Beach Butler Service.” You choose the beach, and they will bring you and everything you need to enjoy it. They set up a big white tent, and bring a chef, server and barbecue to spoil you to pieces as you luxuriate on the sea. Incredible. Supermodel Donna Feldman and her boyfriend stayed there recently, and she said, “Though the villas and the views were mind blowing, it was really the staff that made this stay so special. They are so warm and friendly yet highly efficient and professional. And our personal chef ? Well, let’s just say I have some working out do now! We had some of the best meals we have ever had anywhere!” Ani Villas also have resorts in Thailand, Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic. Visit: Anivillas.com SUSAN CAMPBELL Twitter: @suectravel