Well, if it’s good enough for Justin Timberlake who opined: ‘Forget your face, I swear I will, St. Barths, Anguilla anywhere I chill’. An invite then to Netflix and chill in Anguilla with Timberlake and the jet set.
JT isn’t alone in singing the praises of the British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.
Paris Hilton is a fan of the Anguillans and called it her ‘secret island’.
She only revealed this was her dream getaway after she’d left.
Jay-Z and Beyonce decamped to Anguilla in the early days of their courtship.
While Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy are visitors.
As are Denzel Washington, Liam Neeson, Leo DiCaprio, Sandra Bullock and Michael Jordan.
Although not that we know all at the same time.
For us we are restricted to watching on and living our dreams vicariously through things like Netflix.
And such as the World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals Season 2.
Each episode explores one unique, one on a budget and one luxury option from destinations around the world.
On the Waterfront explores the ultra-luxury Long Bay Villas Anguilla.
And thanks to our friends at Anguilla Tourism we are reminded that the prices range from £180 to £24,000+ a night.
Flutter by butterfly
The Little Butterfly: And this is a one-bedroom luxury apartment on the mezzanine level of Papillon Villa.
Feel like an emperor or empress butterfly.
With a king-sized bedroom and Jacuzzi tub, open-plan living and dining areas, and an outdoor deck with vistas of the Caribbean and the mountains of St Martin. Prices are from £183 per night.
Cove love
Fletch’s Cove: Inspired by modern Mexican architecture, Fletch’s Cove is a two-bedroom oceanfront villa which opens onto a pool terrace with views of the Caribbean and the neighbouring islands.
Prices are from £320-£680 per night for two in one bedroom. And from £497-£760 per night for four guests in two bedrooms.
Long and short of it
Long Bay Villas Anguilla: A celebrity spotters’ dream, only they’re secluded, so you’ll have to shell out the £2,500-£10,600 for your five bedrooms in this 7,000sqft villa complex.
The trio of these villas is title Sand, Sea and Sky… sounds ethereal.
You’ll have an oceanfront terrace with heated infinity pool and hot tub and exquisite living and dining areas.
Five-star bespoke services are provided by the butlers, beach attendants, house keepers and concierges.
Villa thrilla
Cerulean Villa: Right, that’s two at our end of the price budget but we do love to dream so here’s the exotic Cerulean Villa.
Sold in a private group basis, this is a nine-bedroom and multiple beachfront 20,000sqft villa.
With dining and lounging terraces, expansive pool deck, infinity pool, tennis courts, private gym and dedicated spa room.
Guests can choose one of two options: Cerulean A La Carte or The Cerulean Experience.
The Cerulean Experience offers a staff of 18 including a private chef.
Prices from £73,200-£124,425 per week for Cerulean A La Carte while prices for the Experience are on application.
Green for go
And the good news is that Anguilla is green from October 4 for fully vaccinated visitors.
British Airways (Gatwick and Heathrow) and Virgin Atlantic (Heathrow) fly out to Antigua followed by a short flight to Anguilla.
Or by KLM/Air France via Amsterdam/Paris to St Maarten followed by a boat or plane transfer.
And our friends at American Airlines which is launching twice-weekly flights between Miami and Anguilla from December 11.
So Netflix and chill in Anguilla with Timberlake and the jet set.