Plush, powdery white sand beaches offset by radiant electric blue water - this is Anguilla, an idyllic hideaway where relaxation and pampering are assured. A British colony located off the coast of St. Martin, Anguilla boasts some of the region's most luxurious and architecturally stunning hotels. At any of its six marine parks visitors can dive pirate ship wrecks, snorkel protected coral reefs, windsurf, sail or rent brightly colored fishing boats to explore hidden lagoons. For those seeking land adventures, one can enjoy hiking, horseback-riding, bird watching, and excursions to the nesting grounds of the elusive hawksbill turtle. In the evening, romantic dinners of excellent gourmet and regional cuisine are enhanced by pink and violet-hued sunsets as they spread out across shimmering bays.