Written By Guest Writer: Brittany Meyers who lives aboard her sailboat in Tortola, BVI with her husband and three little girls. She is passionate about all things "tropical" and blogs about her adventures in paradise and parenting over at www.windtraveler.net. 

I cannot recount how many emails I have received from people asking, “Should we really see Anegada or could we skip it?”  Well, I am here to tell you that (if you can) you *must* experience the special magic that is our neighbor to the north. While this low-lying island’s allure is captivating all year round, November 25th and 26th it plays host to the annual “Anegada Lobster Festival” which is a food fete not to be missed. But first, a little more about this lesser known British Virgin Island....

Rising only twenty-eight feet above sea level at it’s highest point means this island is flat flat flat, locals often refer to it as the “drowned” island because, from a distance, it almost appears submerged (and due to this fact is home to many, many shipwrecks).  While this fact alone makes Anegada unique to it’s more voluptuous, volcanically-formed brothers and sisters of the BVI, it’s not the only thing that sets her apart... Anegada is also home to sixteen miles of beautiful white sand beaches and is protected by Horsehoe Reef - which, at eighteen miles long is the fourth largest coral reef in the world - meaning Anegada is host to some of the most pristine diving and snorkeling of the BVI. 

Reminiscent of the low-lying islands of the Bahamas because of it’s coral and limestone base, Anegada feels like another world here in the BVI. It’s remote geography combined with very small year-round population and indigenous culture all combine to offer travelers a truly unique and authentic island experience. It’s famous Cow Wreck beach and Loblolly Bay will make any coastal enthusiast swoon - white sand that stretches for miles with unspoiled views of every turquoise color on the spectrum, gently lapping surf with inviting water, and sleepy little beach bars promising service with a smile will offer the “reset” most people look for when they come here. With wild orchids punctuating the landscape, the waters being a veritable haven for marine life, and (thanks to it’s massive salt ponds) it’s very own colony of pink flamingoes (yes! pink flamingoes!), Anegada promises to leave a special mark on your heart. 

And let’s not forget the mark she will make on your belly!