THE FACTS ABOUT ANGUILLA


Anguilla has replaced St Barts as the spot where A-listers can escape to for total privacy and seclusion. Only 15 miles long, this British Overseas Territory regularly plays host to the likes of Robert de Niro, 50 Cent, Brad Pitt, Uma Thurman and Rod Stewart. One of the best things about Anguilla is that every beach is publicly owned, and thus accessible to everyone. Stay at the Anguilla Great House, a collection of gingerbread-style cottages located on the lovely Rendezvous Bay (anguillagreathouse.com, from £106). The swankier Cap Juluca sits along two miles of a fabulous pristine white-sand beach. Celebrities flock here because of the privacy, discretion and exclusivity on offer: each white-domed villa has a dedicated butler and breakfast is served on your private terrace (www.capjuluca.com, from around £270). Gwen's Reggae Grill is Rod Stewart's favourite place to eat. It's located in a prime position in Shoal Bay East next to one of the island's few coconut groves.