This tiny British Overseas Territory in the northern Caribbean—barely 16 miles long and 3 miles wide, is one of the region’s most exclusive destinations—not because it flaunts glitz and bustle, but because it celebrates tranquility, authenticity, and understated elegance. What makes Anguilla so special is not only its postcard-perfect beaches or its high-end resorts, but its refusal to commercialize its considerable charm. Here life moves at the rhythm of the waves, and
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Why in the world should you settle for all those cheesy malls and resort gift shops, the cruise-terminal complexes and hypercommercialized downtowns clogged with cookie-cutter perfume, watch, and T-shirt shops? If you know where to look, it’s still possible to find unique local products, atmosphere, or both. There are of course various straw markets and crafts centers on various islands, of course, but here are just a few of the other favorites I’ve come across in my years covering the Caribbean
