Anguilla: A sustainable approach to luxury travel

If you're planning an exotic getaway, you should seriously consider the small Caribbean island of Anguilla.  Famed for its crystal clear water and white sand beaches, it's also renowned for its five-star cuisine and resorts.  It's a quiet and remote island with a handful of kickass bars, but is a 20 minute ferry ride from cosmopolitan St. Marten.  You may even share the island with a handful of celebrities.  Scenes of the pristine beaches are featured in a recent Rick Ross music video for "Diced Pineapples."  Check out the video just to see the beaches.

You'll be stunned by the marine life and beaches, but you may also be impressed by the local use of natural resources.  I say "may" because Anguillians don't often brag about their use of green methods and technology.  They don't broadcast it-- they just use the free resources that nature courteously provides in a quiet and respectful manner.  For instance, almost every home in Anguilla collects rainwater and stores it in a cistern.  This is the primary source of water for locals, and they use it year-round.  Furthermore, many homes use solar panels connected to their water tanks for heating bath water.

If you're interested in marine life, luxury, or sustainability, you'll doubtlessly be enchanted by the colorful culture of Anguilla.

Jah bless!