Any thoughts about or experiences with Anguilla? I am particularly interested in the possibility of daytrips to neighboring islands.
naxos
Feb 20, 03, 11:45 am
Spent 2 weeks there last summer. Email me if you have any questions.
KiraG
Jul 5, 03, 6:15 pm
Hi! I am also thinking of a trip to Anguilla (Honeymoon actually) in October. I would never dream of e-mailing someone without invitation, but would love any information I can get as far as must see/do activities. Anyone with suggestions as to the most affordable way to get there would be a Great help. So far the airfare into either AXA or SXM seems to be almost as expensive as our hotel package for the two weeks!
Thanks again.
JNelson113
Jul 6, 03, 5:27 pm
I have been to Anguilla twice and stayed at the Cuisinart resort both times.
Anguilla has gorgeous beaches and upscale lodging and dining but is extremely quiet. There is no night life to speak of, nor is there a downtown area or shopping outside of the resort. To get any of that you would probably boat to St. Martin.
The island itself is sandy and flat. The people are generally quite pleasant.
If you just like relaxing and beach activities, you might really enjoy it. Do keep in mind that it is very expensive and budget accordingly.
Kira, the two ways to get there are to either fly to San Juan then fly American over or fly to St. Maarten and take the ferry.
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pessini4
Jul 7, 03, 1:02 pm
Anguilla in my opinion is an island for one type of person. That type is one who enjoys peace and tranquility and in my opinion the finest dining the caribbean has to offer. It has the best beaches in the caribbean, the top 3 I'd say, Shoal Bay, Meades Bay, and Little Bay that you wont find anywhere else, and its impossible to describe why they are so special unless you are sitting there admiring them. It is true about the nightlife. There is simply none. However, Anguilla isnt meant for that type of person, so if you are looking for it I suggest you stay on St. Maarten. In addition, there are at least 5 world class restaurants on the island, Including my two favorites, Hibernia and Tasty's. Make sure you bring your wallet as it is unlikely that you will spend less than 100 per person. In short, Anguilla is for romantics and daydreamers, nothing more, nothing less. Its my favorite place to be anywhere in the Western Hemishphere, but I'm sure someone will disagree.
FromDC
Jul 10, 03, 4:06 pm
Anguilla is the greatest! We have been all over the Caribbean and nothing compares in terms of beautiful beaches, great dining and friendly people. We loved it so much that we built a house there. There is limited nightlife (Johnno's and The Pumphouse, where you can dance the night away). In terms of neighboring islands for day trips, you can go to St. Martin, St. Barts and Statia. There are also day excursions to small, uninhabited islands like *****ly Pear, Scrub and Dog Islands. GO and you won't regret it.
cactuspete
Jul 10, 03, 5:07 pm
Great trip report/info on Anguilla here: http://home.carolina.rr.com/anguilla/Anguilla2003.htm . Have also preiodically found some info on the boards at www.traveltalkonline.com (http://www.traveltalkonline.com) , for anyone else interested.
Sweet Willie
Jul 10, 03, 7:33 pm
Welcome to Flyertalk pessini4 http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/smile.gif
Time to start planning a trip to Anguilla. Probably will try to hit St. Martin and St. Barts for at least one day, maybe two, each. As far as flight and ferry schedules are concerned, is their any benefit of flying into one island as opposed to the other (I am assuming that SXM would be the easiest)?
Sweet Willie
Jun 4, 06, 6:43 pm
If thinking of buying a home on Aguilla, the 17 room Arawak Beach Inn is offering the Dream Home 4 night package starting at $499 pp.
Includes list of homes for sale, car rental, breakfast, massage for two, two dinner's, roundtrip airport/ferry dock transfers, introductions to island lawyers, real-estate agents and lending institutions.