LGBT and Gay Friendly Vacation Rentals in Anguilla

French St. Martin and the Dutch side of St. Maarten have been welcoming gay and lesbian guests for years and they have a fantastic reputation as a major gay-friendly hot spot for fun in the sun. There are numerous secluded beaches and private villas where straight and gay couples blend together.

“An island divided by French and Dutch territories, St. Martin/St. Maarten has plenty of European charm in a classic Caribbean setting. Famous for the perilously close positioning of Maho Beach to the Princess Juliana International Airport runway, visitors clamor to the sand to snap seemingly death-defying pictures of planes coming in for landing.

Nightlife in St. Martin/St. Maarten might not be as plentiful as Puerto Rico and Curaçao, but there are definitely hotspots to hit up during your stay. Bliss is the island’s gay megaclub under the stars on Maho Beach and Eros (erosclub-saintmartin.com) in Marigot has been the heart of LGBT nightlife for more than 30 years — their Saturday night parties are legendary.

For the only drag show and cabaret, head to L’Escargot (lescargotrestaurant.com) in a funky Creole cottage. The place also dishes up delicious French cuisine. Le Cottage is another excellent French restaurant with lobster preparations in every imaginable way (think: doused in ginger, swimming in coconut milk or prepared in a bisque over puff pastry).”
(From http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/gay-south-florida/palette-magazine/article16930298.html#storylink=cpy)

After all that clubbing and partying, you are going to need to take it down a notch and relax in a luxurious, private, low-key and romantic setting.  Magnificent Anguilla – the darling of the Hollywood Elite and world famous musicians – is a quick ferry ride away from St. Martin/St.Maarten.

Anguilla has 33 of the best beaches in the world. US News and World Report Travel section voted Mead’s Bay Beach the #1 beach in the Caribbean, with its white powdery sand and crystal clear turquoise water.

Couples or groups looking for villas offering privacy and luxury with their own pools choose Twin Palms Villas at Mead’s Bay in Anguilla. These gorgeous villas are right across the street from this famous beach. Loungers, beach chairs, and umbrellas are set up on Mead’s Bay for the exclusive use of our guests.

Anguilla is world-renowned for its sun, sea and sand, with 33 spectacular beaches…but there’s much more to do more than just relax on our white sand beaches or dine in our world-class restaurants. Luckily, there is a wide array of watersports to choose from. Some of the many fun water-centric activities on Anguilla include: kitesurfing, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, zodiac boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, and so much more.

This Caribbean region also offers some of the most spectacular scuba diving sites in the world thanks to its dramatic underwater landscapes, colorful ocean flora and fauna and rare marine life. Discover awe-inspiring shipwrecks, untouched reefs, and an abundance of vibrant sea life.

Viewing Anguilla by boat is probably the best way to see this breathtaking island. Visitors are always impressed by the sheer exotic natural beauty of Anguilla’s white beaches and turquoise waters, the limestone caves of Little Bay, and the magnificent architecture of the beachside resorts and upscale villas. Whether you prefer sailboats, catamarans or powerboats, Anguilla has a large array of boat charter companies to choose from.

Music & Nightlife on Anguilla is thriving with a live music scene that features an incredible amount of local talent. Visitors to the island love listening to their favorite band while enjoying fine dining or relaxing on the beach. Favorites include Sproka, The Musical Brothers, British Dependency, Omari Banks, and Bankie Banx…just to name a few.

Anguilla is one of the Caribbean countries that have remained under British rule which legalized same-sex activity in 2001 after the British government unilaterally repealed local laws against homosexuality. Other include the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands — Similar laws were repealed in French and Dutch territories. It is also important to note that although widely considered LGBT-friendly, nudity is not permitted on Anguilla beaches and it’s still advisable to be discreet in certain instances, as Anguilla is an English territory with some conservative, religious locals and visitors with families and children.

Join us at Twin Palms Villas at Mead’s Bay for luxurious and private villas across the street from one of the best beaches in the world. Enjoy famous five-star restaurants are within walking distance. Twin Palms Villas at Mead’s Bay are considered the BEST VALUE VILLAS in the Mead’s Bay area and the exclusive West End.

The owners of Twin Palms Villas at Mead’s Bay have long been allies and supporters of the LGBT community and are excited to offer their property to the gay community.

The two properties on the estate – Beach Palm (2 bedroom/4 persons) and Coconut Palm (3 bedrooms/6 persons) are perfect for both large and small groups. Both villas can be rented together (5 bedrooms/10 persons) and are connected by a lit garden path.  Each villa can also be rented separately and are strategically situated on the site so that each villa enjoys complete privacy, including the pool area.

The living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens have cathedral ceilings with French doors opening to the pool area.  Twin Palms also offers free property-wide WiFi and large flat screen cable televisions.

All bedrooms are en-suite with air-conditioning. Coconut Palm’s poolside master features a soaking tub and outdoor shower. The garden masters also have flat screen cable televisions.

Each villa boasts a state-of-the-art kitchen with granite counters and full size appliances including pots and pans, dishes, glassware, utensils – everything you need for gourmet dinners. Our Twin Palms Concierge Service can also arrange for a private chef.

For our guests who wish to dine out, Anguilla is the restaurant capital of the Caribbean and offers many famous five-star restaurants to choose from – many of the best are within walking distance from Twin Palms Villas on the beach.

If you want to be pampered, spa treatments on Anguilla are the gold standard for healthy vacations. Revitalize and rejuvenate your body and soul and focus on re-centering your mind. Surrounded by breathtaking beaches and turquoise blue waters, your spa experience will be a sanctuary for the spirit. Indulge in a holistic massage, reflexology, or body ritual as you are soothed by the sound of waves. Enjoy a spa treatment or a couples’ massage on your private poolside lanai surrounded by natural beauty and warm personal attention.

For our guests who are looking to stay fit on their vacation, Malliouhana Hotel (next door) has offered guests of Twin Palms Villas temporary memberships to their state-of-the-art fitness facility for a small fee. “Tune up your physique in our well-equipped fitness center that offers the latest technologies in cardio, strength training, and spinning. Take one of our resort bicycles for a ride, or go for a run on our almost mile-long white sand beach. Innovative fitness classes use the ocean as a training companion with paddle board yoga and sea-based aqua classes. Personal trainers are available to help you along your fitness journey.”