Brimstone Hill Fortress in St Kitts in the North Eastern Caribbean.

Professor Beach Visits Frigate Bay Beach

St Kitts Collage

St. Kitts Beach

A view from St Kitts with Statia in the background

Tour the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis

If you are looking for a more exclusive and private beaches, Anguilla is the place!   The white sand beaches and turquoise water, as well as beautiful weather year round with temperatures ranging between 80-86 degree, make this a great place to visit.  Uncrowded beaches, water sports and a spectacular coral reef are just a few reasons to visit for relaxing and unwinding.

The best activities to take part in are scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing, charter boats and water sports.  One can also take day trips to St. Maarten and St. Barts.  There are  more then 80 species of birds, so bird watching is another great activity.  Other land activities include hiking, bike riding and horseback riding.

Anguilla is a British overseas territory, one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles.  It consists of the main island of Anguilla which is approximately 26 km (16 miles) long by 5 km (3 miles) wide at its widest point. If you are seeking a special, romantic getaway on a small island, gifted with 33 of the best beaches in the Caribbean, this could be the island you are looking for.

Yes, there are 33 beaches, each one super in their own way. They range from the really serene Little Harbor to the wild Windward Bay, from the popular East Shoal Bay & Rendezvous Bay.  And don’t forget Maunday’s Bay, Shoal Bay West and Cove Bay for starters.

You can view my photos and see more videos in a new blog about my visit to Shoal Bay

It was fun meeting Bankie Banx.  He is Anguilla’s reggae  star and local real estate mogul.  I met Bankie at the Dune Preserve in Rendezvous Bay.

We have heard that the rich and famous go to other Caribbean islands when they want to be seen, but they go to Anguilla to hide & disappear. You do not have to be rich and famous to vacation here.

Interesting – there are no chain stores or restaurants here – no franchises are allowed. This is a 100% genuine, tropical Caribbean island getaway. The shopping here is not great, but if shopping is on your agenda, a 20 minute ferry ride to St.Martin/St. Marteen is worth the ride.

Click on these links below to get more info:

Anguilla Tourist Board

Professor Beach’s Worlds Best Beachtowns Website for more information on Maundays Bay

Professor Beach’s Worlds Best Beachtowns Website for more information on Shoal Bay

Professor Beach’s New Squidoo Lens about Shoal Bay in Anguilla – West Indies

There is much to see and do in the Barbados.  You can easily rent a car or take one of the guided bus tours. If you choose to rent a car in the Barbados, the roads meander and are often unmarked, so don’t get frustrated if you get lost – seems like everybody does!  If you make a wrong turn, consider it part of the adventure of touring Barbados. You might want to pick up any of the several free maps available everywhere.  The locals are usually very helpful in getting you to your destination.  They will do their best to try to steer you the right way, even if the directions seem a bit skewed. But not to worry, you will get there eventually.

The prime resort area with its beautiful beaches can be found on the West coast.  Here you will find some small towns with a wide selection of restaurants, accommodations and duty-free shopping.

The southern end of the island is the hub of the island’s nightlife with St. Lawrence Gap as the center of activity.  You will find a variety of restaurants, accommodations, duty-free shopping and action-filled beaches during the day.   Here you can visit the nature & wildlife reserve and/or the rum distillery.

On the east Coast, with the Atlantic coastline with its crashing waves and empty beaches, this is the quieter part of the island, though very popular with island tours.   In the rugged area of the  Scotland District, you can find spectacular rock formations – this is a photographers dream.  A trip on one of the island’s Safari Tours will ensure that you will see it all.  This area is especially known for its relaxing accommodations and restaurants.

In the northern part of the island you will find secluded coves, a wildlife reserve, weathered cliffs, pounding surfs, breathtaking viewsand sleepy fishing villages. This northern section is also the least developed part of Barbados.

In the central part of the island, you will find a great experience for lovers of natural beauty, who want to see an array of botanical wonders, gullies and cane fields. You can go underground by electric tram and see some of the most beautiful caves found anywhere, or soar sky-high over the tree tops for a bird’s eye helicopter view of the shores and countryside.

You can sail along the tranquil waters on a day or night cruise, touring the lovely coastline and witnessing the beautiful sea life.  It’s fun to swim with the sea turtles or snorkel on a coral reef.  You might just want to lay on one of the many palm-fringed, coral sand beaches and relax!

There are some upcoming festivals yet to come in 2008.

The Taste of Barbados Food Festival starts October 3rd and runs through October 11th.
2008 Virgin Atlantic Music Festival Barbados starts October 30 and runs through November 8th.

More links to visit if you are thinking about a trip to the Barbados:
Official website of the Barbados Tourism Authority.

Fun in Barbados

Barbados Government

Grantley Adams International Airport

Transportion on the island is good, with ‘route taxis’, travelling to most points on the island. These small buses can at times be crowded, but will usually take the more scenic routes to destinations. They typically depart from the capital Bridgetown or from Speightstown in the northern part of the island.

There is also a helicopter shuttle service, which offers air taxi services to a number of sites around the island, mainly on the West Coast tourist belt. Air and water traffic is regulated by the Barbados Port Authority.  More information regarding the Port at Bridgetown can be found here:  The Port of Bridgetown.

Visit Professor Beach’s Worlds Best Beachtowns Website for more information!  You will find maps, photos, chamber of commerce info, airport info and more.  Just click on each link below.

Click here to visit Bridgetown

Click here to visit Bushy Park

Click here to visit Holetown

Click here to visit Oistins

Click here to visit Speightstown

Click here to visit St. Lawrence Gap

The only way to get to this island to fly in or travel by boat.  If you take the ferry, your car will have to take the ferry, too.  And, if you miss the last ferry, you’d better plan to spend the night.  Click Here for ferry information and the schedule.

Visit the Ocracoke Island Lighthouse to see North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse which is still operating but it isn’t open for climbing.   Hang gliding and water sports, including kayaking and fishing, are very popular here.

If you are a fan of Blackbeard the Pirate, You will want to visit Ocracoke for sure. They say that Blackbeard the Pirate Ocracoke’s Most Famous Visitor.  Blackbeard was the most notorious pirate in the history of seafaring.  

http://www.nps.gov/archive/caha/blackb.htm

http://www.teachshole.com/

Click on these links for more information on Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke History

Outer Banks History Center

Wild Horse Safari

Beach Information

Professor Beach Worlds Best Beachtowns for airport information, chamber of commerce and more!

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, a public authority, has a very comprehensive website listing of places to go, places to stay, and where to eat.  Click on the links for more information about Nag’s Head.

Outer Banks History Center

Wild Horse Safari

Beach Information

Professor Beach’s Worlds Best Beachtowns Website where you will find maps, photos, airport links and more!