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| The gorgeous white sand beach at Shoal Bay on Anguilla. |
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| The beach at Meads Bay on Anguilla. |
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| The beautiful beach at Rendezvous Bay on Anguilla. |
We spent 11 days visiting the island of St. Maarten/St. Martin in March of 2013 for our honeymoon.
This blog entry will cover the day trip we took to the nearby island of
Anguilla.
Prior to planning our trip to St. Martin, I had never even honestly heard of the tiny island of Anguilla. However, while completing research for the trip, I read many rave reviews and recommendations for the island. Anguilla is known by many as being one of the most beautiful islands in the entire Caribbean. In comparison to nearby islands (such as St. Martin, St. Barts, the US Virgin islands, etc) Anguilla has remained relatively isolated due to the fact that the only way to reach the island is either by boat or via a small plane from a neighboring island (St. Martin, Puerto Rico, Antigua, St. Kitts). Because there are no direct flights to the island from mainland North America, the island has remained serene and uncrowded. Anguilla is famous for its secluded white powder beaches and aquamarine waters, its high-end luxurious properties, and its sophisticated dining scene. Unlike St. Martin or St. Barts, Anguilla is not known for its shopping, so don't come here expecting to find fancy designer stores; they simply don't exist. The island is long, narrow and flat, making it so much easier to drive on compared to the windy roads of St. Martin and St. Barts. Anguilla is a British overseas territory, which means that drivers drive on the left side of the road. The island uses a currency called the East Caribbean dollar although the US dollar is widely accepted.
Lucky for those who visit St. Martin, the island of Anguilla is located just a quick 20-25 minute ferry ride away from the town of Marigot, located on the French side of the island. After boarding the ferry, try to grab a window seat so that you can enjoy the passing views and scenery.
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Marigot Harbor |
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| Ferry ride from St. Martin to Anguilla. |
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| Ferry ride from St. Martin to Anguilla. |
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| Ferry ride from St. Martin to Anguilla. |
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| Ferry ride from St. Martin to Anguilla. |
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| Approaching Anguilla from St. Martin. |
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| Ferry ride from St. Martin to Anguilla. |
The ferry will eventually bring you to Blowing Point Harbor, where you will be required to go through customs, so don't forget your passport! Directly outside of passport control are car rental vendors. We had reserved our car rental ahead of time through the highly recommended
Andy's Car Rental. Andy himself was actually waiting for us as soon as we stepped off of the boat, allowing the rental process to go very smoothly and without confusion. As previously mentioned, when renting a car you'll have to be ready to drive on the left side of the road. However, once you've got that down, driving will be a breeze since the island is flat, sparsely populated, and only has two major traffic lights.
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| Blowing Point Harbor on Anguilla. |
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| Blowing Point Harbor on Anguilla. |
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| Blowing Point Harbor on Anguilla. |
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| Blowing Point Harbor on Anguilla. |
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