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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
[Re: rmg49]
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10/06/2015 01:06 PM
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My wife and I a couple years ago did 3 days in SXM and then 7 in AXA. Anguilla is lovely place and a day trip will only make you long for more time on island. Driving on island is not hard or confusing. Do a search on Anguilla in the SXM trip report section and you will find lots of info by folks who did day trips.
“Every time I open a bottle of wine, it is an amazing trip somewhere!” José Andrés
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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
[Re: loislynn]
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10/06/2015 02:02 PM
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loislynn,
This is just my personal opinion and I know many others may think differently, but IMHO, AXA is not a place to go and to do, but more of a place to go and to chill and enjoy the wonderful and equally beautiful beaches and dining ops across the island.
The first time we went we did an island sight-seeing tour but that was probably 35 years ago, and for the next few years we were pretty much content to just go and enjoy the beaches - each one is just a little different from the one before and they're all gorgeous.
Then we started doing 3-4 night stay-overs and that was really the best of the best. We didn't do anything there that we couldn't do on St. Maarten/St. Martin but it's a very different vibe there as far as I've experienced. It's way more laid-back and much calmer than many of the islands we've explored, but if you're not into the water activities or the simple acts of beaching and dining, we never found much more to do. It's not a shopping mecca, for sure, but it's a great place to chill and enjoy.
We never bothered with renting a car but I know it's a very easy thing to do - there will be people there right outside of immigration and at one time, you could even make the arrangements on the ferry over. You do have to get an island driving permit - basically show your license and pay the fee - and remember, it's opposite side of the road drive from in the States. Not much traffic but just be careful on the roundabouts and watch for wandering animals darting in front of your car.
As for the ride over, unless the seas are very rough, I truly doubt you'll have a problem with seasickness but wrist bands would probably help if you think it necessary, and if the seas are that rough, you probably don't want to go anyway.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
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10/06/2015 03:38 PM
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Andy's car rentals are very easy ( www.andyrentals.com). He can arrange everything. Even has a US #, 215/550-7010. Also, try GB Ferry service. They're across from the airport and use high speed boats that only hold 6-8. They're more expensive than the regular ferry in Marigot, but smoother and quicker. Serenity Cottages on Shoal Bay East are sublime if you want to stay over for a day or so.
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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
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10/06/2015 03:56 PM
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Best to do something that long in a word document and then cut and paste to here.
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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
[Re: Andrewb222]
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10/06/2015 07:28 PM
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Depending on how long you have the cab, where you go and the number of people, I would count on $35-$50 total plus tip for two people. One you get past 2 people the cost per person goes down. If you want an island tour, beach time, etc, you can negotiate but rates are pretty much set. There is a taxi dispatcher at the ferry terminal and they will have up to date information.
Personally, I would go with a cab and not do a car rental.
J.D.
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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
[Re: rmg49]
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10/06/2015 07:41 PM
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Correct on the passport. There is a departure tax that is paid when leaving SXM and again when leaving Anguilla. It will vary depending on which side of SXM you are returning to also.
J.D.
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Re: Day Trip to Anguilla
[Re: ruralcarrier]
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10/06/2015 07:46 PM
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I agree. Do not rent a car, just take the public ferry from Marigot to AXA, do it on a weekday. Take your passport and cash. When you get to AXA tell the taxi you want to go to Elodias on Shoal Bay EAST. It will be about $30.00 each way. Tell him what time you want to be picked up last ferry is around 6pm- give yourself enough time for the return to the dock. Set up there, they rent chairs, towels, umbrellas; they have good lunches and drinks. You are on one of the top ten beaches in the world it is what drew me to Anguilla many moons ago a picture in the 1996 Conde Nast Traveller front page entitled World Best Beaches.
Forget renting a car, driving on the left, roundabouts and drinking do not mix. Maximize your time with the cab the ferry is 20.00 each way per person and 5.00 departure tax all cash.
Have a fun trip Anguilla is magical special, and unsurpassed for beauty, quiet and endless empty beaches.
Ellen
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