Ok, not yet on SXM, but since we're spending three nights on Anguilla on our way there, I think it's OK to post a little here. Our flights were completely uneventful; we were among the first off the plane and through immigration and customs in no time. Got the first taxi in line, and they give you the cost in writing right then, so there are no surprises. Our driver was quite friendly, and we had a nice conversation on the way to Turtle's Nest. Our studio has a tiny balcony with a partial view of the ocean, but that's fine for three days.
Went to Straw Hat for dinner last night, which was excellent and within walking distance of our resort. It's safe to walk on the beach at night here, which is great, since we didn't rent a car for our short stay.
Please tell us about your flights. On our late October SXM trip AA was over booked and offering money to take a flight to AXA. We did not take the offer but it was substantial. Might consider it if offered again. Will you fly to SXM or go by boat?
We absolutely enjoyed our short stay at the Turtle's Nest. Meads Bay is my favorite over Shoal Bay.
Just a short walk down the beach is Blanchards Beach shack for lunch. The supermarket just up the hill has good local take away lunches. We have talked to Diane Keaton shopping there.
We usually stay at Turtle's Nest if we don't get a villa. Just an FYI, Rainbow Beach Club in Cupecoy is their sister property. When we stayed there two weeks ago, the condo's layout is the same.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest"
Georgia and others--are cars really expensive there, or you do plan on walking everywhere?
When we went with Junior and rented a car, which has been a long time ago, it was 50% more to double the cost on SXM, along with the AXA driver's license and gas about 50% more also. Not at all cheap.
I don't think that rental cars are that bad on Anguilla, even compared to SXM. We were on Anguilla 4 weeks in February/March, and the cost was reasonable:
Rental cost: $1,080 including insurance (at an overall rental rate of $270 weekly/$50 daily).
There was the additional coast of a license: $25 governmental fee for each temporary driver’s license.
Georgia, you picked a great spot to stay, within walking distance to several beach bars and restaurants. Carol, cars are 40-45 per day, and you have to buy a license, around 15.00 for 3 days, or 25.00 for 3 months. Driving on the left is confusing at first but we got used to it. Taxi's are very expensive.
Georgia and others--are cars really expensive there, or you do plan on walking everywhere?
We're walking, so I don't know. I do know you have to get an Anguilla driver's license. Todd rented a car, so maybe he'll chime in.
We rented what Andy's Car Rental refers to as a luxury car, which is a large Toyota Crown sedan. The rates seem to run for any car from $35 per day to I think we are at $50 per day, drivers license was about $20 give or go $5. Basically not enough money that I paid attention to it.
Food and drink are a bit more here, lodging in general and other cost are higher in my opinion than SXM but all good. Guessing gas is in the $6.50 range per gallon here.
As for this being a sister property of Rainbow, it sure doesn't seem to me to even have a similar layout let alone same. Are you sure Rainbow?
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