Anguilla had almost no visitor facilities just a decade ago, but it made a decision in the 1980s to develop tourism with a slant towards luxury hotels and villas. It has since become one of the trendier top-end destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. The interior of the island is flat, dry and scrubby, pockmarked with salt ponds and devoid of dramatic scenery. Anguilla's main appeal to visitors are its beautiful fringing beaches, aquamarine water and its nearby coral-encrusted islets, which offer great swimming, snorkeling and diving. Inexpensive ferries shuttle between Anguilla and bustling St Martin, making Anguilla easy to visit as a day trip.
Unpaved roads lead to beaches.
Traffic drives on the left. Taxis are available at the airport and seaports with fixed prices to the various hotels. Island tours can be arranged on an individual basis. In addition, there are numerous car hire agencies available, including Apex and Budget. Bicycles and mopeds can also be hired.