ALONG THE BEACH
BANKIE BANX ’ S THE DUNE PRESERVE
PHOTOS : MATT OWEN
No visit to Anguilla is complete without stopping by The Dune Preserve , a cultural landmark of western Anguilla just steps from Aurora Anguilla ’ s Rendezvous Bay suites . For years people have associated Anguilla ’ s famous reggae artist , Bankie Banx , with his seaside spot , a rickety beach bar refitted with hanging boats and pieces of wood that sprawl across the beautiful white sand of Rendezvous Bay . Peppered with fun trinkets and treasures from the Caribbean Sea and all over the world , The Dune Preserve serves up excellent drinks and entertains with exceptional funky live reggae tunes . The Dune is also home to Bankie Banx ’ s annual Moonsplash Festival , and a line of unique homemade rums . Bankie Banx himself performs on Wednesday nights ( starting at 9:45 p . m .) and his son Omari Banks often takes to the stage as well .
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