Anguilla Island Guide

Discover | September 15, 2011

Isn’t the Viceroy Anguilla so amazing? If you didn’t get a check to check it out in yesterday’s post, you’ve got to click here and see it. Now I’ve got a little guide to all of the ins and outs of Anguilla for anyone traveling to the beautiful island paradise.

GETTING THERE

• Flying: There are no direct flights to Anguilla, so like St. Barths, you have to fly into a bigger surrounding airport. I recommend St. Marteen. Then you’ll need to take a ferry over to Anguilla.
• Ferries: One name, GB Express. These ferries are speed boats that leave directly from the port by the airport and are a much more comfortable and scenic route than the larger ferries. They take you in a shuttle from the airport to the dock, and get you quickly over to Anguilla. Its so convent! $35USD per person each way. Keep in mind, these ferries are cash only.
• To your hotel:  Once you arrive at the ferry dock in Anguilla, there are representatives from most of the hotels on the island to welcome you. They will get you in a taxi directly to your hotel.

GETTING AROUND

• Getting around on Anguilla can be a tad difficult. They drive on the left side of the road and there are roundabouts all over the island. Taxis are pretty expensive. If you do want to get a rental car, I would recommend waiting a few days to get used to being in cars driving on the opposite side of the road.

RESTAURANTS: For such a small island Anguilla has no shortage of great restaurants! Many of them are funky little places set right on the beach.

• Smokeys: Great hidden gem located on a little beach down from the hotel Cap Jaluca. Good lunch spot. Set on Cove Bay with sweeping views of St. Marteen.
• Straw Hat: Casual beach bar and grill. Their fish sandwich and rum punch are a must! If you’re looking for a casual but romantic dinner, make reservations here for dinner literally “under the stars” on Meads Bay.
• Blanchards: Probably one of Anguilla’s most famous restaurants. Sometimes closed on Sundays, so make sure and call ahead.
• Mango’s: Another great dinner place. Mango’s has a prime location located on Barnes Bay. Closed on Tuesdays.
• Oliver’s: Overlooking Long Beach Bay, Oliver’s has great views & some of the best homestyle Caribbean grub.
• Coba: Delicious Italian fine dinning at the Viceroy. You’ve got to try the tomato basil bread and the snapper. When you’re making your reservation, ask for a table overlooking the water.
• Veya: One of Anguilla’s most talked about restaurants, this is the ideal place for foodies. It’s also argued as one of the prettiest restaurants on the island.

BARS:

• Elvis’ Beach Bar: A must see on Anguilla! Try Elvis’ rum punch. The bar is a boat right on the beach!
• Pump House: Fun beach bar with dancing most nights. 
  
  Us with Elvis himself

BEACHES:

• Shoal Bay East – Best beach on the island! Filled with lots of great beach bars and grills and also fun beach activities like snorkeling.
• Meads Bay – Another fantastic beach where the Viceroy Anguilla is located.
• Sandy Island – A little island just a few miles off the shore of Sandy Ground Beach. There is a shuttle called Happiness that goes to the island frequently. There’s a restaurant and bar on the island- perfect place to spend an afternoon!

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