The Leeward Islands - Anguilla and St Barts
A guide to Charter in in the Leeward Islands - Anguilla and St Barths
If you are looking for quiet and relaxation, we know where to find it. If you are looking for Caribbean versions of San Tropez packed with activities and other people, we can take you there as well. The information in this itinerary is only a sampling of what we have to offer in the Leewards.
AnguillaAnguilla has been one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets but is becoming one of its most exclusive and sought after destinations. Anguilla is an English island where cars drive on the left side of the road. There is a palpable friendliness on the island making it a relaxing charter destination. Charter clients can fly into the Anguilla airport directly now that the airport has been expanded for private jets. Alternatively, Anguilla is just six miles to the north of St. Martin and reachable in about 20 minutes by boat. Although these two islands are geographically close, they are worlds apart in terms of their character. Anguilla does not have deep-water ports for large cruise ships as St. Martin does. It has become a destination because of its natural beauty and the privacy it affords the celebrities and wealthy visitors who spend time there. Charter Yachts on Anguilla Boatbookings.com can find you the charter yacht you desire for Anguilla, be it a sailboat, motor yacht, catamaran or Super Yacht. We have extensive yachts available of high quality, both crewed or bareboat. Click here for a list of our Anguilla Charter Yachts. Beaches and an Elegant Spa There are over thirty beaches on the 35-square mile island of Anguilla. The island geography is mostly flat with bays all around the island, each with its own beach. Most beaches are safe for swimming.
There an exclusive spa/hotel at the end of the beach called the Malliouhana Hotel, a perfect spot to spend the afternoon being pampered! But don’t worry, you don’t have to deal with the buzz of Shoal Bay to find a funky beach bar. At Junks Hole Beach on Savannah Bay, try the Palm Grove (1-264-497-2738), a beach bar specializing in rum drinks, crayfish and lobster. It was written up in the New York Times with the ultimate compliment…”Happiness awaits…” NYT October 27, 1996. Happiness also awaits in the lovely gourmet restaurants that help create the “hidden Beverly Hills” reputation of the island. Restaurants One of the most famous restaurants in Anguilla is Blanchard’s in Mead’s Bay owned by Bob and Melinda Blanchard. The couple moved to Anguilla from New England and have written a book about the experience entitled Live What You Love. Have you ever thought of chucking your life and moving to an island? If so, this book could be dangerous! Many other gourmet restaurants can be found on the island including:
Saint Barthelemy, "St Barth's", "St Barts"St. Barth’s is decidedly a French island of only eight square miles. The food and wine are delicious and the sense of style and fashion, unmistakable. The island has been, for some time, a destination for those seeking both relaxation and sophistication in the Caribbean…a true taste of the Mediterranean! Gustavia Harbor can now dock up to sixty yachts (200’ maximum) in the inner harbor with anchorages for another 100+ yachts in the outer harbor. The steep, mountainous island is home to gorgeous, unpopulated beaches, fine restaurants and fashionable shopping (but no golf courses). For twenty-two years, St. Barth’s also hosts cultural events such as the annual Classical Music Festival which now has been expanded to include jazz and ballet. Charter Yachts on St Barths Boatbookings.com can find you the charter yacht you desire for St Barts, be it a sailboat, motor yacht, catamaran or Super Yacht. We have extensive yachts available of high quality, both crewed or bareboat. Click here for a list of our St Barths Charter Yachts. Beaches on St Barths There are fourteen beaches on the island (see map above). Each has its own character, making the island fun to explore. All are white sand beaches, protected from ocean swells by a reef that Dining Many guests find that they while away their days at the beach, and spend their evenings at local restaurants. There is a wide range of choice from hip bars in the Port of Gustavia, to local beach restaurants serving Creole food, and sophisticated French gourmet restaurants overlooking the sea. A sampling includes: Hip Bars La Bete à Z’Ailes in Gustavia Le Ti in Pointe Milou Restaurants La Vela in Gustavia The Eden Rock Restaurants at the beach in St Jean Le Gaiac at Toiny Le Bartolomeo at Grande Cul de Sac For more information on restaurants in St. Barth’s check out: Shopping St. Barth’s is also a duty free, shopper’s paradise with shops selling clothes, jewelry, watches and shoes some of the best-known Italian and French designers in Gustavia and St Jean. The fashion style of the island is “casual chic”, but shops sell a full range of clothing and accessories. Spa Treatments For pampering and spa services, visitors can unwind at the Guanhani Spa. This spectacular Clarins spa opened at the Guanhani Hotel in 2004. It offers pure elegance and complete relaxation. Some of the open air treatment rooms overlook the sea. Other Helpful InformationThere are infinite ways to spend your holiday in the Leeward Islands. It is important match your (and your party's) desires and goals to the itinerary. It is just as easy to find a quiet cove each night for a peaceful diner on board with your group, as it is to find the many restaurants and bars for late night entertainment. If you'd like any suggestions about the Leewards, or any other yacht charter destinations, please feel free to contact us.
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The Leeward Islands are to the east of Puerto Rico in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. They are some of the most beautiful yachting destinations in the world…something for everyone…from pristine, private beaches to chic shops and restaurants. 
To name a few….West End Bay is a perfect crescent, ideal for those seeking privacy, a hike along the cliffs, or a beautiful sunset. There are no restaurants or bars, just nature and the white sand and turquoise waters that have made Anguilla famous. Forest Bay is a beautiful beach with shallow water for swimming. Little Harbor is protected on all sides and has no waves. Rendezvous Bay is a long beach (almost a mile) with good swimming and clear water. Mead’s Bay is an expansive beach, excellent for a romantic walk, with nearly a mile of white sand. Even at the height of tourist season, it remains virtually empty. 
rings the island. St Jean is divided by the Eden Rock Promontory and offers a number of restaurants and water sports. Saline is wide open and great for sunbathing. Colombier is remote, requiring either a half an hour walk on a nature path or approach by boat. The pristine beauty of this spot is worth the effort! (http://www.st-barths.com/beaches/index.html)
