Frangipani Beach Club, in Anguilla, British West Indies, offers the ultimate in elegant vacation resorts. The prestigious Frangipani Beach Club is set in lush tropical gardens on an incomparable stretch of white sand beach with beautiful turquoise waters. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Anguilla/frangipani/hotel/976/23/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:33:22 EST The resort is built in an attractive Spanish Mediterranean style to reflect the feel of an elegant baronial villa. It offers beautiful deluxe beachfront units, with one-, two-, and three- bedroom suites and a very special penthouse suite. Frangipani Beach Club consists of deluxe beachfront suites, which are masterfully designed to capture classical elegance, typical of the most romantic Spanish Mediterranean Baronial Villas. While each suite enjoys its own signature style, all exude a warmth and residential ambiance uncommon in hotel living. Frangipani Beach Club, located in the center of magnificent Meads Bay beach, offers several beautiful deluxe beach front units, comprising one, two and three bedroom suites, deluxe rooms and a very special penthouse. AMENITIES: Guest rooms are light and airy, reflecting the relaxed ambiance of the island, and come furnished in soft pastel colors set against natural rattan furniture. All enjoy individually controlled air conditioning as well as paddle ceiling fans. King sized beds, telephone, cable TV, radio, hair dryer and daily maid service are standard. All interior spaces reflect the island sense of beauty and quiet repose, and afford guests the ultimate in Caribbean elegance. The service is impeccable yet unobtrusive. Picturesque French doors open on to spacious terraces and balconies. All suites are complete with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities and fabulous marble bathrooms. Frangipani assures pleasant hospitality and privacy in discriminating elegance. ACTIVITIES: Like a beautiful sea gem, Anguilla lies on the most northerly tip of the Eastern Caribbean Islands. The island is rapidly becoming the "new tourist destination" of the Caribbean with over thirty magnificent snow white beaches lining the clear turquoise sea. Anguilla's charm lies in tranquility, serenity and friendliness. The island has been discovered by many visitors and celebrities as a restful haven. Year round there are warm sunny days and cool breezy nights; an ideal climate with low humidity and constant temperatures. Anguilla is a place where a simple sensuous lifestyle is ruled by friendliness, sunshine and sea. Enjoy the best of all worlds; a 15 minutes ferry ride or a five minute flight connects Anguilla with cosmopolitan St. Maarten/St. Martin for shopping, casino gaming and golf, while on Anguilla we will soothe you and slow you down to our way of life. The island and its off-shore cays are surrounded by several magnificent coral reefs, exhilarating for both scuba diving and snorkeling. Lobster diving is an important part of the economy and the tropical fishes are abundant. Anguilla offers water-skiing, wind surfing, sailing, glass-bottom boating, fishing, horseback riding, jogging, hiking, biking, dancing, dining or picnicking on any of the many cays. Once you have discovered "the best kept secret in the Caribbean", you will find, like others, that you will want to visit us every year. DINING/RESTARUANTS: One of the Caribbean's most unique dining experiences. Now in its fifth season, our seaside restaurant promises to captivate you, providing elegant dining ambiance, breathtaking views, irresistible gourmet delicacies, and a "Jewel of a Wine Cellar". The exquisite interior is designed by Collette Anderson with a theme of the Frangipani tree and its flowers. Spectacular chandeliers hang from open rafter ceilings and the feature table by Paul Lindquist is an innovative masterpiece of art. The 12 foot "Wall of Wines", designed by Christine Hawley is truly a "Jewel of a Wine Cellar". Two thousand bottles of wine rest quietly behind beautifully hand carved, etched glass doors with soft, slender Frangipani and flowers. The white wines and champagnes are stored at 42 degrees; the red wines are stored at 57 degrees. The subtle ambiance, soft lights, sparkling crystal, and fine Royal Doulton china all contribute to an exquisite dining experience. It has beautiful ocean-view seating on the veranda, and optional open-air or air-conditioning in the dining room. Restaurant Frangipani is fast becoming one of the best places to dine on Anguilla. Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Anguilla/frangipani/hotel/976/23/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:33:22 EST