Anguilla is a 16 x 3 mile (26 x 5 kilometer) island paradise named for it's snake or eel-like shape (from the Latin anguis meaning "snake" and/or Itallian anguilla meaning "eel"). Anguilla has a fascinating and well documented history and if you have not already visited, a must see is the Anguilla Heritage Collection Museum in the East End Village, a quaint yet thorough historical museum about Anguilla with amazing historical items and documents collected, displayed and maintained by the museum's knowlegable curator, Colville Petty. Be sure to visit some of the other amazing places and experiences on Anguilla - to name just a few: view and walk on the Anguilla Arch in West End Bay; hike the unique rock and coral beaches of Junk's Hole Bay and Windward Point Bay; boat, SCUBA and snokel Anguilla's pristine caribbean beaches & waters; enjoy the super-friendly locals (who always give a friendly wave or honk to passersby); observe Anguillan nature & wildlife; and much more.
Snag this cache, one of the few on the island, and visit the nearby local establishments where you will find cool refreshments, friendly cats and warm conversation.