THE INDEPENDENT ISLAND GUIDE
Discover
Anguilla.
Extraordinary beaches. Island stories.
A new arrival. A world of possibility.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR ANGUILLA
A warmer welcome.
A wider horizon.
Anguilla’s new airport terminal marks a milestone in the island’s connection to the world. Discover the story behind its name, explore your arrival options and plan the first moments of your stay.
Terminal opening ceremony: December 12, 2025. Wider airfield development continues separately. Sources & travel details.
MAKE THE ISLAND YOUR OWN
Where would you
like to begin?
Follow the coast, find a place to stay, or get to know the island beyond its beaches. Every collection leads to practical guides and local contacts.
Explore Anguilla
Beaches & the coast
Explore the interactive beach map, find your coast and plan your island days.
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Stays & celebrations
Choose your accommodation and arrange the occasions that bring you here.
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Plan your journey
Make each connection, arrival and practical detail part of one considered trip.
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Food & island life
Explore food, festival traditions and local contacts for your island days.
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People & public money
Follow .ai income, public services and the evidence of progress.
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Business & incorporation
Understand the commercial registry, prepare an enquiry and explore a presence on the island.
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GO A LITTLE FURTHER
One island.
So many ways to know it.
From the western bays to the eastern fishing villages, find the places and people that make each day different.
TAKE A MOMENT. TAKE IT IN.
Above the coast,
closer to Anguilla.
A drone journey over five beaches, filmed by Anguilla Beaches. See Shoal Bay East, Katouche, Little Bay, Rendezvous and Limestone Bay from a different angle.
Film: Anguilla Beaches · 5 Stunning Beaches in Anguilla. Poster: archive photograph, Roy Googin / CC BY 3.0; not a frame from the film.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES & SERVICES
Let your visit
make a local connection.
Meet the people behind your island days. Arrange a transfer, enquire about a stay, plan a meal or find a guide. Our directory links you to public business contacts, with a source on every listing.
Explore the business directoryHISTORY & HERITAGE
Understand the island
beyond its beaches.
Indigenous settlement, the lives of enslaved Africans, maritime communities and the 1967 revolution: explore the history that shaped Anguilla.
Read Anguilla’s historyPlan a heritage visitPRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
Plan each part with confidence.
Entry & arrival
Passports, visas and the separate requirements for an arrival through St. Martin.
02 / ON THE ISLANDFood & restaurants
A practical starting list, with direct restaurant links and advice on reservations.
03 / YOUR BUDGETMoney & trip costs
Compare complete quotes and account for transfers, meals and local transport.
04 / BEYOND THE BEACHNature & conservation
Discover wetlands, heritage walks and guided experiences with the National Trust.
PEOPLE & PUBLIC MONEY
A small island.
A global .ai story.
The .ai domain is Anguilla’s country code on the internet. Explore how global interest connects to island revenue, public services and opportunities for the people who live here.
Explore the collectionFROM DOMAIN NAMES TO ISLAND LIFE
Why .ai belongs to Anguilla →The economic atlas: follow the money →Follow the income →Healthcare and everyday life →Opportunity for young people →What is planned and what has happened →Public sources · Clear graphs · Real photographs
PLAN THE DETAILS
Arrivals, stays and celebrations.
The airport guide
AXA connections, arrival arrangements and the story of Clayton J. Lloyd.
Weddings & honeymoons
Prepare the ceremony, contact suppliers and plan your time together.
Villas & apartments
Compare rental homes, booking platforms and local providers.
Official visitor resources
The Tourist Board’s brochure and public contact details.
YOUR ANGUILLA ITINERARY
Plan your days
on the island.
Choose your trip length, group and interests for a suggested base and daily outline. Save or print it, then confirm arrangements with your providers.
Open the full trip plannerYour starting point · 5 nights
Make Meads Bay your base.
Start with Meads Bay if you want to combine beach time with dining nearby. Check the actual walking route from your room, especially after dark.
Explore this areaYour arrival. Compare the complete journey into AXA with a flight to SXM plus onward transport. Include ground transfers, baggage, fees and a missed-connection plan, not just the flight price.
For two: compare a smaller beachfront property with a full-service resort. Decide whether the beach, dining, or in-room amenities deserve most of your budget.
Your day-by-day outline
- Day 1: Settle in, take a short beach walk and keep dinner close to your accommodation.
- Day 2: Spend a full day at your home beach. Leave space for lunch and an unhurried afternoon.
- Day 3: Explore a different coast: compare Meads Bay, Shoal Bay East and Rendezvous Bay, then choose one you have not visited.
- Day 4: Consider a guided sail or snorkeling outing. Confirm the departure island, weather policy and what the price includes.
- Day 5: Make time for Island Harbour and a locally owned restaurant. Arrange your return transport before heading out.
- Day 6: Depart with the buffer your airline or transfer operator recommends. Recheck the pickup time and departure fees.
A suggested starting point, not a reservation or a live availability check. Confirm opening dates, sea conditions and travel arrangements with providers.
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