"newfinon94" wrote in message
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> We're off in mid-May for three weeks of wandering around the beaches
> of Anguilla, St. Martin's and St. Bart's. In addition to beach combing,
> hiking and sunning, we'll have our snorkel gear and will be looking for
> areas that have plenty of colorful fish and flourishing coral. Are there
> any 'not-to-be-missed' snorkel spots (either shore-based or excursion)
> on these islands or is it all just pretty much average for the
> Caribbean? We'll be monitoring the newsgroup for the next few weeks and
> any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
In Anguilla, a great snorkel spot is Little Bay. There are two ways of
accessing this remote spot: climbing down a rope ladder (not recommended if
you aren't in excellent physical shape--you have to climb back up too) or
taking the water taxi. The latter is $10 per person. If you want to use
the water taxi, go to Crocus Bay and ask any local you see for Calvin.
http://news.ai/ref/littlebay.html
Also, for excellent shallow snorkeling, try the secluded lagoon at Corito
Bay. Mild to no surf, lots of coral reefs, and the depth rarely exceeds 4'.
http://news.ai/ref/corito.html
Shoal Bay is one of the finest beaches in all the Caribbean; indeed in all
the world. It regularly makes the list of the World's Top Ten Beaches in
many publications, and was voted #1 this year by the Travel Channel. Plenty
of services, water sports, live island music, the works. The snorkeling
isn't bad either:
http://news.ai/ref/shoalbay.html
Another fine beach but much less used is Shoal Bay West:
http://news.ai/ref/shoalbaywest.html
In Anguilla, all beaches have public access and are free to use anytime.
Not all beaches have services, though (restrooms, cafes, etc.).
For more information, check out these websites:
http://beaches.ai
http://www.caribline.com/ag/agforum.shtml
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