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ANGUILLA STARS IN POPULAR PBS SERIES
TO DINE FOR WITH KATE SULLIVAN
The Valley, Anguilla, February 1, 2021……The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is pleased to announce that Anguilla is a featured destination on the popular PBS series TO DINE FOR WITH KATE SULLIVAN, for its fourth season. Hosted by four-time, Emmy Award-winning journalist Kate Sullivan, the show features stories of creators and dreamers who have reached uncommon success through ingenuity and innovation. Their favorite restaurant becomes the backdrop for a passionate and fascinating conversation about life, success, and what it takes to pursue and achieve the American Dream. The series has featured conversations with Ballerina Misty Copeland; Spiritual Leader Deepak Chopra; Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians; award-winning writer/director M. Night Shyamalan and Entrepreneur Mark Cuban, among many others.
The Anguilla show features renowned travel writer and Caribbean expert Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, AKA JetSetSarah, in a conversation at Sandy Island, her favorite restaurant in the world. “We are delighted to welcome Kate and Sarah to Anguilla for this production, and thrilled that Sarah chose us as her favorite location,” said Stacey Liburd, Director of Tourism for Anguilla. “The PBS audience aligns perfectly with the ATB’s marketing strategy, and we are showcasing what makes Anguilla Beyond Extraordinary – our delectable cuisine, exceptional beaches, boutique resorts, the warmth of our people, and our legendary tradition of hospitality.”
The all-day shoot at Sandy Island took place on January 26th and included a conversation with owner Simone Connor over a scrumptious meal of grilled crayfish. Located just a ten-minute boat ride from Sandy Ground on the mainland, Sandy Island is consistently rated as one of the Caribbean’s best beach bars and restaurants, famous for its local seafood and exotic fruit cocktails, its stunning beach, and crystal clear turquoise seas.
"It is an honor and privilege to be in Anguilla and to experience the rich history, stunning landscape, and beautiful people this island has to offer,” said Host Kate Sullivan. “On To Dine For, we believe food tells a story and a person's favorite restaurant begins to explain their unique story. I'm thrilled to showcase Anguilla through the lens of food and the guidance of travel expert and visionary Sarah Greaves - Gabbadon. What a beautiful paradise Anguilla really is!"
"Sandy Island is the quintessential Caribbean beach bar and restaurant, and I'm delighted that To Dine For has allowed me the opportunity to share it - and Anguilla - with the world," declared Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon.
On January 27th, the crew embarked on a full day shoot of locations across the island to give a real sense of place and highlight what makes Anguilla so special. From Crocus Hill, Anguilla’s highest point, through the Olde Valley, and on to picturesque island Harbour and spectacular Shoal Bay Beach on the eastern end of the island, the crew captured the essence of the island’s many and varied attractions.
The Anguilla Tourist Board, under the guidance of the Chief Medical Officer, ensured that all crew movements followed the established protocols. The Belmond Cap Juluca and Tranquility Beach Anguilla hotels provided complimentary accommodations; the cast and crew also had the opportunity to experience Anguilla’s amazing culinary scene, with hosted meals at several restaurants including Ember, Blanchard’s Beach Shack, Blanchard’s Restaurant, the Sunset Lounge at the Four Seasons Hotel and Epicurean Café at Meads Bay Villas. Ground transportation was provided by Olympus Chauffeur Services, and boat transfers by Calypso Charters.
The Anguilla show is tentatively slated for broadcast in Fall 2021. “TO DINE FOR” is distributed by American Public Television to PBS stations across the country. The series garners a viewing audience of 32 million across all platforms; the show airs in 97% of the US on PBS stations and repeats 2 or 3 times in almost every market. It is also available on Amazon Prime in 22 countries and on cable channel CREATETV.
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About Anguilla
Tucked away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelers and top travel magazines, to be the most beautiful in the world. A fantastic culinary scene, a wide variety of quality accommodations at varying price points, a host of attractions, and an exciting calendar of festivals make Anguilla an alluring and entrancing destination.
Anguilla lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character and appeal. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from two major gateways: Puerto Rico and St. Martin, and by private air, it’s a hop and a skip away.
Romance? Barefoot elegance? Unfussy chic? And untrammeled bliss? Anguilla is Beyond Extraordinary.
Contact:
Shellya Rogers-Webster
Deputy Director of Tourism
Anguilla Tourist Board
The Valley, Anguilla, BWI
E: [email protected]
