Two beaches in Anguilla earned top 10 honors at the 2024 USA Today’s Reader’s Choice Awards. Meads Bay Beach and Shoal Bay Beach came sixth and eighth respectively in a competition to name the world’s best beaches.
Anguilla Minister of Tourism, Hon. Haydn Hughes praised the achievement, saying: “This award highlights the incomparable beauty of our beaches. Anguilla’s pristine beaches are not just spectacular, they are an inspiring and captivating experience for all who visit.”
He continued: “We invite the world to share in the unique and unforgettable experiences Anguilla has to offer.” The Minister also spoke about the variety of experiences on the island that attract a wide range of visitors. These experiences include “delicious cuisine, world-class golf, top-notch tennis facilities, diving adventures, offshore reefs and luxury spas.” These experiences “encapsulate all of our warm hospitality that makes Anguilla an unrivaled destination.”
Ms. Melisha Maccow-Niles, Chairperson of Anguilla Tourism Board, emphasized the importance of this honour. “USA Today is the third-largest print newspaper in the United States with a digital readership of more than 2 million,” she said. Mrs Maccow-Niles sees the nomination of Meads Bay and Shoal Bay beaches as a major achievement. Being ranked as two of the top ten beaches is an outstanding compliment for Anguilla. She also said, “This recognition reaffirms Anguilla’s reputation for breathtaking beaches and promising offerings and is a proud moment for Anguilla’s tourism industry and, most importantly, the people of Anguilla.”
Director of Tourism, Ms. Stacey Liburd also expressed her enthusiasm. “Having Anguilla’s beaches named one of the Top 10 Beaches in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards is an exciting way to start 2025. We are grateful to all our readers who voted, and we warmly invite USA Today’s audience to visit Anguilla in 2025,” she said.
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source: USA Today Readers Choice Names Anguilla’s Beaches Top 10 (Visit Anguilla)
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