“I Must Come Back to Anguilla”
There are many people who have never been to Anguilla. There are very few who have been to Anguilla only once. Learn why one of its most popular songs is Dumpa Martin’s, “I Must Come Back to Anguilla.”
Anguilla, BWI is a British overseas territory in the northeast corner of the Caribbean. Its greatest asset is its 15,000 industrious, conscientious, fun-loving, and welcoming people. With tourism as their largest industry, Anguillians are committed to showing you their beautiful island with pride and hospitality.
English is the official and spoken language. American currency is accepted everywhere, and most establishments accept all major credit cards.
Spectacular Beaches, Glorious Weather
The island is long and thin, creating an endless shoreline and over 30 of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Many are over 1½ miles long; not one has a high-rise. Some are entirely unoccupied; some have beach bars, visually pleasing hotels, and spectacular villas. All beaches are public and entirely uncrowded.
The waters off of these beaches are equally spectacular. Anguilla is a snorkeler’s paradise. Go in directly off of the beach, or take one of the many dive boats for snorkeling or scuba.
Weather is warm (highs in the high 80’s; lows in the low 70’s) but always breezy. The winds come from the east and keep you cool during the day. Blue skies with puffy clouds are the norm. Brief showers reinvigorate the foliage.
Getting to Anguilla
Anguilla is in the Caribbean “Leewards,” 6 miles north of Saint Martin and less than 200 miles east of Puerto Rico. It has its own airport, Clayton J. Lloyd International (“AXA”). BeachCourt Villa is a simple 10-minute ride from the airport.
There are 3 primary ways to get to AXA from the USA: 1) direct flight from Miami directly into AXA; 2) fly to neighboring St Maarten, Sint Maarten (“SXM”) and cover the 6 miles either via ferry or smart plane; or 3) some flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico (“SJU”) into AXA. See details below, remembering that all schedules are seasonal and there are time changes (e.g., Anguilla does NOT use daylight savings time—from March to November, it is the same time on AXA that it is on the American east coast. When America “falls back,” Anguilla is one hour “ahead” of the east coast, e.g., when it is 12:00 noon on AXA it is 11:00am in NYC).
1) Miami to Anguilla:
Since 2021 American Airlines (“AA”) flies directly from Miami (“MIA”) to Anguilla, typically every day, leaving Miami around 10am (check with AA, as there are frequent adjustments to precise departure time). Many people connect with an early morning flight from their “home cities” in the US. Others prefer to get to Miami the night before and stay at the airport hotel.
AA uses an E75-Embraer 175 (seats approximately 70) for the 3-hour flight. That plane then takes on passengers and returns to Miami, typically leaving AXA around 1:30pm (adjust for daylight or eastern standard time—again, check with AA).
2) St. Maartens to Anguilla:
Most Americans (as well as Europeans and South Americans) fly to SXM, served by many carriers, including Jet Blue, American, Delta, United, and Air France. The “final leg,” SXM to AXA, is accomplished either by a 20-minute ferry ride (public, semi-private, or charter) or 6-minute flight. Your travel agent or our manager can assist you with travel from St. Martin to Anguilla. You will arrive either at the ferry terminal at Blowing Point (on Anguilla’s southside) or the airport (in the island’s center, known as “The Valley”). BeachCourt is a 15-minute ride from the ferry and 10 from the airport. A BCV representative will meet you at either point of arrival.
3) San Juan to Anguilla:
There is flight service directly into Anguilla, typically from San Juan, Puerto Rico (“SJU”), which is accessed by most major carriers. The SJU-AXA routes change frequently, depending upon the season and demand. Many domestic airlines “codeshare” with Silver Airways and Tradewind Aviation. Consult their websites or your travel agent for details. There are also occasional flights from St. Thomas or the Dominican Republic. Check with a travel professional.
Rental cars are highly recommended. As beautiful as Shoal Bay is, you will want to visit our many other beaches and outstanding restaurants. We drive on the left (which is easy to master). The rental agency will issue you a temporary Anguilla license upon presentation of your permanent license. Your travel agent or our villa management will be happy to arrange rental vehicles.
Anguilla: “Tranquility Wrapped in Blue”
Safety, security, great beaches, fabulous restaurants, hospitable people, local bands, colorful wooden boats, and many churches all await you.
Come to Anguilla and experience “tranquility wrapped in blue”.
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