Long Bay itself is a slice of plush white sand that snakes for almost a mile between two picturesque bluffs. Most Caribbean hotels price their rooms the same for one or two guests. The island of Anguilla has more than its fair share of superb beaches. There is no better sweep of pearly white sand on the island than Meads Bay. All have sea views, and some are right on the sand.
Tennis courts are across the street, and a few water sports are available.
In exchange for Carimar's bare-bones infrastructure, prices are reasonable, and in summer when they drop 56 percent, there's no better buy on Anguilla. But you can cavort within shouting distance of the Hollywood and New York power sets without breaking the bank. The hillside hotel offers 21 rooms in a cluster of stone and wood cottages. Each has one or two bedrooms, a full kitchen and a private terrace. A quartet of standard hotel rooms with twin beds and a mini-fridge are a steal, and a small pool and moderately priced Italian restaurant round out the facilities.