Experts' Choice Award Sandy Island
What the experts agree on
Tiny Sandy Island delivers postcard-perfect turquoise waters and white sand just offshore, with a lagoon restaurant serving fresh lobster and tropical cocktails—the ultimate peaceful day trip from Anguilla's mainland.
“A popular day trip, tiny Sandy Island shelters a pretty lagoon nestled in coral reefs about 2 miles (3 km) from Road Bay, with a restaurant that serves lunch and great islandy cocktails”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "For even more peace, quiet, and tropical scenery, it's worth booking a boat excursion to Sandy Island, a sliver of white sand surrounded by turquoise water"
Lonely Planet "Since 1984, vacationers have made the half-day trip to Sandy Island an integral part of their Anguilla escape. Departing from Sandy Ground, your arrival at this one-mile strip of sand..."
Mix tropical adventure with island relaxation in Anguilla
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Lonely Planet "Sail to Sandy Island for a lobster lunch drizzled with coconut and ginger sauce, and a side of rice and peas (Anguilla style)"
Independent "If you hanker after a reality check, the Viceroy can organise boat trips out to Sandy Island, a tiny patch of sand topped with a brightly coloured wooden beach shack. Here, one afternoon,..."
