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09/16/2015 10:23 AM
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After traveling to SXM for 16 years we are again contemplating going to Anguilla for our first time. Blame it on sand gravity. Can anyone give us a "benchmark" price for a taxi from Blowing Point to Shoal Beach East? One way or round trip?
Thanks!!!
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Last year, it was $26 from the ferry terminal to Gwen's. And $26 back. For two people. Expensive but worth it.
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I'm not sure what the taxi fare is but $26 isn't that much more than what we pay from the airport to Marigot. The driver on Anguilla will give you a little tour of the island. People are very friendly on the island! Have a great time!
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OK, I'm confused. How does that relate to Anguilla?
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LOL, didn't see that it was moved to General Caribbean....LOL
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Another option is to rent a car for the day and really see the island. Not that much more expensive. Shoal Bay West has a great Italian restaurant, Trattoria Tramonto, on the beach, and chairs and umbrellas are free with a meal. Straw Hat on Meads Bay is also wonderful, and the swimming is as good a Shoal Bay East.
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Taxi is around $26.00 each way, rental car is $40-50 with another $20.00 for license. Pay in US dollars - not Eastern Caribbean. Take cash for ferry and gas and departure tax.
Depends on what you want to do, I personally never recommend a rental on the first trip as I think people should sit back and relax and take in the sights without having to worry about directions or driving on the left. If you do rent a car and go to Shoal Bay East, do not get conned into parking - park at Elodias, buy lunch and rent some chairs. Parking is free on most beaches.
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Gwen's has moved to a new spot. Too much erosion at the old one. She made a deal and swapped lots.
The road in is long and steep. A bit bumpy. But there is parking. If you aren't familiar with Anguilla a driver or taxi is a good idea.
Gwen needs to plant trees. I know they were talking of planting palms again, as there wasn't shade...just lots of scrub they were still clearing off. Tables were still being set up.
"It is good to do nothing all day, and then to rest" 
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$26 for 2 people to SBE is not a bad price! SBE is on the other side of the island so a longer taxi ride than airport to Marigot which some of us were making a comparison with. We pay $20 for 2 people to Marigot- 15 min ride. To SBE is a 20-25 min ride. Well worth the extra $6 so you can enjoy the rum punches and not worry about driving on the island!
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