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Northshore January February 2020

Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.

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88 That's because Anguilla, which rhymes with "vanilla," bans large airplanes, commercial cruise ships (over 500 passengers), casinos, Jet Skis, most fast-food chain restaurants and duty-free stores. Thus, what you do get is a serene sense of seclusion on an island, roughly the size of Nantucket, with dozens of creamy- white sand beaches, exquisite hotels and resorts, standout food, and a warm and welcoming culture that feels authentic. Not to be confused with Antigua, Anguilla lies 165 miles east of Puerto Rico and can be reached in 20 minutes by ferry from St. Martin, which is where most airplanes from Boston land. The Arawak and Carib peoples founded the long, slender cay, which became a British colony in 1650 when British settlers arrived and named it after the European term for eel. Now Anguilla functions as a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom, meaning you'll need a passport per British law and the locals speak English. "Anguilla is a small, noncommercialized island with friendly people, wonderful cuisine, and a safe environment," says Paulo Paias, general manager of Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa, a luxurious beachfront resort on the north side of the island. Voted the #1 hotel on Anguilla and #2 in the Caribbean by U.S. News & World Report in 2019, the intimate 65-room getaway lies nestled on six lush acres drenched with fuchsia bougainvillea and palms overlooking the warm, turquoise waters of Shoal East Bay. Rooms and suites blend into the natural surroundings with decorative elements in wood, wicker, cotton, and stone. The spa, tucked into an authentic, 300-year- old dark-wood Thai home, has the only hammam on the island, along with five treatment rooms, a yoga deck, and a pebble-filled meditation sanctuary. A second-level adults-only lounge pool offers a quiet place to read and relax, while a lower-level pool lies steps from ABOVE AND BELOW: Anguilla's Zemi Beach House Hotel & Spa offers white sand beaches and clear blue waters. OPPOSITE PAGE: CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa on Anguilla is a 5-star resort. When you need a break from freezing New England, there's always the Caribbean. Of all the lovely islands there, Anguilla stands out, partly for what it doesn't have— hordes of tourists. White sand beaches and f irst- class accommodations make this Car ibbean destination a must visit . PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF ZEMI BEACH HOUSE HOTEL & SPA TRAVEL Authentic Anguilla By VICTORIA ABBOTT RICCARDI

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