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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!
View of Meads Bay from the Viceroy Anguilla
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To say that I was excited about staying at the Viceroy Anguilla is a little bit of an understatement. Since the resort is a Kelly Wearstler design space, I knew we were going to be in for a treat. From the moment you set foot on the property, Viceroy Anguilla guests are all treated like VIP. The design aesthetic of the hotel is just to die for and is the true definition of laid-back-luxe.
I couldn’t get over the incredible design throughout the hotel! So many cool little details, especially in the rooms! Oh and a bonus- almost every room has a large balcony with a private pool! If you want to venture outside of your room, the resort has three pools, one of which is a designated Adults pool, so honeymooners don’t have to deal with little rascals running around. Plus there are a few gorgeous beaches with white sand and bright aqua water.
Another awesome aspect of the Viceroy is the food. It was all so delicious! The Sunset Lounge is the only place on the island that serves sushi and will even bring it to your beach chair while you soak up some rays. They also have incredible mojitos- I loved the blueberry one! The breakfast at Aleta really offers anything you could want, and then the poolside Bamboo’s Bar & Grill serves up delicious lunches and afternoon snacks by the beach.
The hotel also has a Managers Cocktail hour every Monday & Friday evening in the Sunset Lounge and we had an absolute blast! There’s a DJ, appetizers, rum punch and dancing! It was a really fun way to mingle with the other hotel guests and the staff.
Isn’t this place just amazing!!! One of my new favorite hotels, for sure!! I would absolutely recommend this for honeymoon couples!
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After our adventures on St. Barths, Summer, Lindsey, & I ventured over to the beautiful island of Anguilla. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, our time on Anguilla was cut a little short, but we finally got there and once again, found ourselves in Caribbean paradise! Anguilla and St. Barths are two very different island experiences, despite being so close to each other.
As soon as we stepped off the ferry from St. Marteen, we were immediately surrounded by a Caribbean vibe. Everyone is so happy and friendly, and gives you a warm welcome to their beautiful island. If you are looking for the quintessential Caribbean island escape, Anguilla is the place for you.
Anguilla has everything you could want in a beach destination: gorgeous beaches, laid-back atmosphere, friendly locals, & delicious food, and Anguilla has all of these things nailed. The island is only 34 square miles, but there 30+ beaches on the island, all with white sand and crystal clear warm water in every shade of turquoise you can think of. The island also has over 70 delicious restaurants ranging from Asian-infused cuisine to scrumptious creole creations.
And the people! I don’t think we ran into a single person without a smile on their face! Everyone was so warm and welcoming and the locals make you feel so comfortable and at home on the island. Now that I think about it, I don’t see how anyone can be unhappy on that island!
I am so excited about another week of Caribbean excellence, so be sure and stay tuned to hear more about the best beaches, hotels, and restaurants on Anguilla!
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