Anguilla
A Changing Economy and a Changing Culture
The Caribbean has long drawn tourists to its beautiful beaches and tropical isles. The islands that make up the Caribbean all have their own histories, cultures, and atmospheres. Some Caribbean islands became tourist hot spots decades ago, and others are only beginning to develop their tourist industry. The island of Anguilla has recently emerged as the "it" location for celebrities and the wealthy alike. This paper will discuss the current economic situation in Anguilla and the evolution of Anguilla from an arid island to the number one tourist destination in the Caribbean. It will further address the historical and cultural factors that have made the island so appealing to the wealthy, and lastly discuss how the growth and development on the island has influenced the culture of the islands inhabitants both positively and negatively.
Anguilla is a very arid island; the island itself is a coral atoll that is home to some......
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