07 June 2008 - Hi there again. Here I am sitting on the beach peering through the Anguilla channel and wondering if I meet my visitors' needs to the best of my ability.

Its a clear day with a 20% cloud cover and absolutely no rain. I suppose that's all you need to hear. This is Paradise.

With its busy yacht schedule and a sea grape fence, Tintamarre brings an 'Augh' to the lips of visitors and a dreamy sensation that allows any one forget about the job.

This beach is owned by the French and is one of the many nature reserves on the Island.

Its white sand beach stretches for about 200 meters straight into the iron oxide, tinted rocks that stick out at the end allowing it to be classified as a bay.

On approach to the Tintamarre Island from the mainland, Tintamarre reveals itself as a non commercial destination. On the more northerly end a snapshot of the Grand Canyon seems appear in front of you with its multi layered veins of rock exposed due to wind erosion.

As I sit and watch a baby Stingray hug the shoreline for protection, I can't help but wonder how magnificent God's creation is.

The view is simply spectacular. Out on the horizon sits the British Isle of Anguilla and the French side of the island. Orient beach can also be seen from here. As you take a brief walk across the terrain the French Isle if St Barths pops its head up from beneath the trees.

The highlight of this spot is the popular mud baths. The mud baths are known for its exfoliation properties and lures even the toughest skeptic. I know. I've done it.

Besides looking pretty, the minerals in the mud at Tintamarre Island go a long way to boosting your immune system. Read about mud by Jordan Ruben.

If you're not here for those benefits, at least you'll get to play in the mud as you did many years ago. Oh by the way, a facial, pedicure and manicure should run you about $300. Here at Tintamarre you'll do your entire body for free.

Tintamarre shares an interesting history between the Dutch and French. Rumor has it that the island served in world war two as an air base for the Germans. The airstrip and a few wrecks still remain on the Island today.

I'll let the graphics in this article describe the beach and water. I can't seem to find the words.

Oh one last thing. You'll need to jump on a day excursion to get here. Transportation is by water. Bring lots of water and something to eat if you're doing it alone. You wont find a single restaurant here.

There are many such trips to Tintamarre on a daily basis.

I hope you enjoy this one. Bye, until my next article.