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GETTING TO AND EXPLORING ANGUILLA

Getting to and EXPLORING

Anguilla

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FOR THOSE THAT LOVE TO FLY There are now more ways to fly into Anguilla than ever. With the comfort and convenience of a private charter, for the cost of a single seat, Tradewind Aviation operates a scheduled service from the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Check their website for timetables (at the time of going to press, flights are available from early December to April). Private charter flights to Anguilla are offered all year round.

Scheduled flights start at USD $195, plus taxes and fees each way. Itinerary changes can be made without penalty. A private charter from San Juan to Anguilla in a Pilatus PC-12 starts at USD $4,500.

Flights are operated in modern, turbine-powered and air-conditioned Pilatus PC-12 aircraft flown by two pilots. Complimentary refreshments, snacks, wine and beer are available onboard. And, in San Juan, you can relax between flights in the exclusive Tradewind lounge, then depart directly to the aircraft, bypassing TSA security delays.

Other things to love about this service include the fact that itinerary changes can be made without penalty, and cancellation (outside of 24 hours before departure) results in full credit on account for one year.

American Airlines offers daily direct flights between Miami (MIA) and Anguilla’s Clayton J Lloyd International airport.

Local airlines Anguilla Air Services and Trans Anguilla offer scheduled and charter services to Neighbouring islands.

The Aurora Anguilla Private Charter Service is an exclusive new way to get to Anguilla from HPN – Westchester, New York direct. The service will operate twice a week, on Sundays and Thursdays and is only available to Aurora Resort guests or members of the Aurora Golf Club. Reserve through the resort’s “Fly Direct Plane Package” which includes a private charter and luxurious Aurora Anguilla accommodation.

FOR THOSE THAT LOVE THE OCEAN Transferring from Princess Juliana International Airport via a scheduled or charter speed boat service is an easy and enjoyable experience and there are lots of good providers including Calypso Charters, Funtime Charters, GB Express and Gotcha. Check their websites to book and for current schedules to meet your flight.

Additionally, local ferries run from Marigot to Blowing Point and the trip takes around 20 minutes. Please ask your accommodation to check for current schedule.

GROUP ARRIVALS

Talk to destination management company Blue Sea Anguilla if you would like to know more about how to bring a group of guests to the island. Mimi Gratton’s exceptional team can expediate the process so you can arrive together effortlessly.

ON ARRIVAL

You will find taxi dispatchers at both Anguilla’s air and seaport. Rental car companies like Andy’s or Island Car Rentals can arrange for your hire car to be picked up at your arrival port or at your accommodation.

useful info

• Interline partners

Tradewind scheduled flights may be booked with American Airlines,

United Airlines and

British Airways for single ticket trips and automatic baggage transfer. • American Airlines offers daily direct flights between Miami (MIA) and Anguilla’s Clayton

J Lloyd International airport. • Local airlines Anguilla

Air Services and

Trans Anguilla offer scheduled and charter services to neighbouring islands.

VIP ARRIVALS Kenroy Herbert founded

Olympus Chauffeur Services

with the singular aim of providing ground transportation in Anguilla of an unrivalled level. Olympus has a range of vehicles of style and quality, and their professional and friendly Chauffeurs are basically concierges behind the wheel who cater to your special needs on the go.

helpful driving tips

STAY LEGAL

You need insurance and an Anguilla temporary driving license – your hire company will provide both.

DRIVE ON THE LEFT

In Anguilla, like the UK, we drive on the left. It’s OK to drive slowly! The speed limit is 30 miles an hour on most roads. And sometimes you will encounter livestock (look out for the goats on Jeremiah Gumbs Highway at dawn and dusk).

WHAT GOES AROUND

Anguilla has seven roundabouts (most of which can be found in our capital The Valley), four sets of traffic lights, two one-way streets – and no freeways (we have the Jeremiah Gumbs Highway). Don’t be put off by the roundabouts – they are easy to navigate – just make sure you give way (yield) to any traffic coming from the right. Cars on your left must give way (or yield) to you.

DON'T GET LOST

If you stop and ask for directions, don’t be surprised if you are told to go east or west, and then so and so, and then turn by the big grape tree. Directions in Anguilla don’t always follow the international standard!

Andy's Rentals

Island Car Rentals

DRIVING Andy Connor of Andy’s Car Rentals offers excellent service and is a fantastic resource for island Information. Andy recorded a helpful video to demonstrate how to navigate Anguilla’s roundabouts for TRUE Anguilla TV, so make sure to check it out on Chanel 8.

As a self-styled ‘beach hunter’ Andy loves to explore the island in one of his convertibles – and say’s what makes Anguilla so special “Is the freedom to explore on your own terms”. Make sure to say hello if you spot him in one of his famous Hello-I’m-Andy tee-shirts.

Collect your daily, weekly or monthly hire car from Andy or one of his friendly team at his gift shop at Blowing Point or have it delivered to a location of your choice.

Island Car Rentals have provided excellent service to visitors to Anguilla for over 45 years. Family run by the Harrigan brothers, the company is based steps away from the airport and have an impressive fleet of more than 125 cars. "We are very particular about our service. Satisfaction is our motto, and we pride ourselves on having an assortment of vehicles to please all pockets and for always giving our clients the car that they book."

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