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The Caribbean is known for many things - - crystal-blue waters, flawless weather and award-winning restaurants, but the island of Anguilla specializes in the region's most coveted commodity, pristine, powdery beaches.

Anguilla, which is known as "tranquility wrapped in blue," offers 12 miles of white sand, and coral beaches that grace the perimeter of the 35-square mile island. Bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, this is a beach lovers paradise,

While all of Anguilla's beaches are distinct from one another, all are equally inviting, with clear calm waters, ranging in color from aquamarine to royal blue, lapping gently at the shoreline.

The island is laid-back and casual, offering a wide range of accomodations for newlyweds, from world-renowned resort hotels to villas costing $15,000 a week; there are apartments, condos, cottages and guesthouses. There is something for every taste and budget on this tranquil island.

And when you do decide to leave the beach, Anguilla has lots to do -- daytime and nighttime. Explore Anguilla by car, taxi, or bicycle (one main road and a handful of traffi c lights make it easy). Visit an Anguilla art gallery and take home an original watercolor for a permanent memory of the most romantic time of your lives. Unhurried, uncomplicated, and easy-to-explore Anguilla invites bike tours and hiking excursions. You can fi sh for Wahoo, Marlin and Swordfi sh off- shore, or simply scuba dive. If you're adventurous, you can windsurf or parasail.

When it comes to dining, Angular is home to the pinnacle of gastronomic delights including more than 70 dining experiences presented by a cadre of world-renowned international and awardwinning local chefs, and enlivened by roadside barbecues and beachside bistros and grills.

But those beaches!

Take an afternoon stroll, and leave only two sets of footprints on the stunningly white, exquisitely soft white sands. Each cove, bay, and stretch of sand is marked by unique characteristics such as varied rock formations and picturesque tropical blooms. Committed to achieving environmental sustainability, Anguilla is protecting its natural beauty and resources by caring for its beaches, dunes, reefs, shorelines, and coastal waters.

The calm, gentle currents and long crescent shapes make swimming and strolling on Anguilla's beaches safe and enjoyable, and so the island attracts visitors of all ages. The constant but tender breezes of the trade winds, coupled with average monthly temperature of 80 degrees, keep the beaches comfortable as well.

Many of the island's inviting and varied resorts and hotels are situated directly on one of the island's 33 beaches, which means you can put your toes in the water first thing in the morning and be lulled to sleep by the soothing waves at night.

Furthermore, with all of Anguilla's beaches open to the public, visitors can take their pick. Making the choice of which beach to visit even more difficult is the fact that many of them also share the beachfront with restaurants ranging from fine dining establishments to colorful, beach bistros, and bars with live music.

For Anguilla's honeymooners and couples seeking a special, romantic getaway, there are wonderful resorts, such as the newly opened Temenos Greek for "sanctuary."

Located on Long Bay Beach, the resort consists of three lavish villas, Sand, Sea, and Sky, which invite tranquility and seclusion. Temenos offers guests amenities, including tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fi tness center and inspiring views that encourage yoga, stretching, or self-meditation. The resort also provides guests with the use of a private 32- foot fi berglass boat.

Temenos is not for everyone, however. Its peak season rate is $50,000 a week, but you get all this and a staff to fulfill your every wish, Temenos' guests will undoubtedly experience the absolute ultimate in luxury.

The CuisinArt Resort & Spa on Rendezvous Bay exudes classic Caribbean style. Luxury suites and rooms are spacious yet private, airy, and sunny, providing the ultimate setting for relaxation. Guests will enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables grown in CuisinArt's own Hydroponic Farm. The Venus Spa offers an all-new health-and-wellness program using the resort's homegrown vegetation. During peak season, rooms are priced from $695 to $2,000 per night.

Cap Juluca, which occupes 179 acres of land and inland waters, rests on Maunday's Bay, celebrated for its two and a half miles of white beach. This glorious property, encircled by vast ocean views is comprised of 18 individual Moorish-inspired beachfront villas. Some of Cap Juluca's luxurious accommodations and services include a fully equipped fi tness center, Main House library, a lounge, scuba diving, live entertainment weekly, and an intimate Continental breakfast served upon your private terrace. Cap Juluca offers three exquisite dining spots including Pimms, an internationally-acclaimed restaurant with award-winning chef, George Reid, who provides a light healthy French Asian cuisine. Depending on the type of room, rates run from $825 to $5,400 per night during the winter months.

Quiet, elegant and sophisticated, this tiny island consistently ranks as a top destination of choice for honeymooners

For more information on Anguilla, visit www.anguilla-vacation.com, or contact the Anguilla Travel Board, 246 Central Avenue White Plains, NY 10606; 914-287-2400; fax 914-287-2404.

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