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Laze on sparkling white sand beaches, snorkel in crystal clear waters, and explore top resorts and local haunts on the Caribbean island of Anguilla (open in new tab), about an hour by ferry (open in new tab) from St. Maarten. Spend your vacation touring the top resorts and local haunts. The island is only 35 square kilometers in size, but you can rent a car and roam at your leisure. Still, no one will judge you if you spend your entire stay swaying in a hammock under a coconut tree! Whether for relaxation or adventure, we've compiled the following ideas for an idyllic stay in Anguilla.

Grab your snorkel, paddleboard, or sailboat and enjoy the crystal clear visibility of Meads Bay. With its impressive coral reefs, diverse marine life, and silky soft white sand, Meads Bay is the perfect spot to spend a day at the beach.

Perched on a bluff between two beaches, the Four Seasons Anguilla (open in new tab) is a five-star resort with luxurious accommodations and a prime location. The 2- to 5-bedroom villas have private infinity pools and hot tubs.

The restaurant SALT (opens in new tab) first wows with stunning ocean views, then pays homage to Anguilla's history. Anguilla was once a major salt producer, exporting 90,000 barrels a year. Today, no commercial salt is harvested or exported, but one can still taste the locally produced salt in the restaurant that bears its name.

A 10-minute boat ride from the mainland of Anguilla is the pristine island of Sandy Island (open in new tab). A solar-powered beach bar and grill offers cold drinks and fresh lobster at picnic tables.

Sip cocktails over Burns Bay while enjoying live music by the island's favorite artist, O'Malley 360 (opens in new tab). Or see what cover bands are playing at beach bars around Anguilla. Either way, it's a warm night and a rum punch to dance to the island's tunes.

One of Anguilla's most iconic spots, the Arch is a natural wonder carved out of limestone cliffs on the southwest coast.

Anguilla is known for its crawfish, and for good reason! They are sweet and buttery, soft and seductive, with no fishy smell. Try it at Blancher's Restaurant (opens in new tab), a charming spot along the beach that is considered one of the best restaurants in Anguilla.

At Liquid Glow Kayak (opens in new tab) in Island Harbor, kayaks glow in the dark in a disco-style arrangement. Through the transparent kayak, one can check out turtles sleeping on the ocean floor and ballyhoo fish that may or may not try to jump into the kayak!

If you fall in love with Anguilla Island, book your trip here (opens in new tab).