On 11/22/2008 12:21 PM Allodoxaphobia did a "happy dance", then made
these writings:
> On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:29:58 -0800, Tamzen Cannoy wrote:
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>> If money is no object my first choice in islands is Anguilla
>> but it's very expensive.
>>
>
> Horse Hockey!
>
Are you implying that they play Polo in Anguilla? Horse Hockey = Polo :-)
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> My wife and I have visited Anguilla in each of the last 10 years -- a
> 3-week stay on each trip. We have always stayed at The Ferryboat Inn
> and I would never refer to it as "very expensive."
>
> Of course, if you insist on staying in one of the all inclusive
> compounds, then you can have a a very expensive experience. Myself, I
> don't need mints on my pillow, nor 'attendants' at the beach.
>
> There are other 'inns' on Anguilla -- places that offer "self catering"
> apartments. I like to refer to it as
> "Self catering accommodations for the
> "self-sufficient traveler."
>
> I will agree that eating out in the 'fancy' restaurants on Anguilla can
> be quite expensive. However, I do *not* travel to Anguilla to eat out.
> I can do that at home.
>
> Ditto for shopping.
>
>
>> The Cuisinart Resort there has lots of kids and the
>> beaches on Anquilla are some of the very very best in the world.
>> I have stayed at several places there and love the island dearly.
>>
>
>
>> Very very untouristy.
>>
>
> Agree. We always go around October-November -- fairly off season -- and
> find it uncrowded. And the Anguillians (the friendliest people I've
> ever encountered) have more time to spend with you.
>
> Jonesy
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