Malliouhana Travel and Tours: Anguilla's Original Concierge on Wheels
Family-run destination specialists smoothing the SXM-to-Anguilla journey since 1982.
Why Go
Arriving in Anguilla usually means a plane into St. Maarten, a taxi to a ferry dock, an immigration line, a boat across the channel, and another taxi at the other end. Malliouhana Travel and Tours quietly stitches that whole chain into one seamless handoff, which is why so many repeat visitors and villa owners never book their own transfer twice.
The Experience
Founded in 1982 and based out of The Valley, Malliouhana is one of Anguilla's oldest full-service travel outfits and one of the few local operators affiliated with the Virtuoso network. That combination shows up in the small things: a name-boarded greeter waiting the moment you clear customs at SXM, a porter who already knows which villa you're headed to, and a driver on the Anguilla side who calls ahead if the ferry runs late. Beyond airport transfers they act as a full destination management company - stitching together island tours, wedding logistics, hotel and villa bookings, private charter flights out of Anguilla's own airport, cruise bookings, and bespoke excursions. The vibe is more trusted family fixer than corporate tour desk; you'll often deal with the same coordinator from your first email through your departure wave-off.
What to Try
Book the full 'meet and greet' package from the SXM arrivals hall through to your Anguilla accommodation - it's their signature service and the single biggest stress-reliever for a first visit. For a half-day out, ask about their island orientation tour: a customized loop through Sandy Ground, Shoal Bay East, Little Bay lookout, and the Heritage Collection Museum, timed to end at a beach bar for sunset. Wedding parties and multi-generational families should ask about their group logistics service, where they coordinate transfers, restaurant reservations, and excursions for everyone in one master itinerary.
Insider Tip
If you're flying into SXM, send Malliouhana your flight details at least 48 hours out and specifically request the private charter option to Anguilla's Clayton J. Lloyd airport instead of the public ferry - it's a 10-minute hop, skips the ferry terminal chaos entirely, and when split among 3-4 travelers can cost less than you'd expect. They can bundle it into your ground-transfer quote so you only get one invoice.
The Practical Stuff
Located at The Quarter, P.O. Box 237, The Valley, Anguilla. Phone: +1-264-497-2431. Standard business hours Monday-Friday with after-hours support tied to client flight arrivals. Payment accepted in USD or ECD; most services are pre-booked and pre-paid via email or through your Virtuoso travel advisor. Book transfers at least 24-48 hours in advance during high season (Dec-Apr); further out for holiday weeks. They serve both the St. Maarten (SXM) and Anguilla (AXA) sides of any itinerary.
Pair It With
- Sandy Ground — A natural first stop after arrival - Malliouhana can drop you straight at Roy's Bayside Grill or Elvis' Beach Bar for a welcome rum punch before you even check in.
- Shoal Bay East — Anguilla's postcard beach and a classic half-day tour destination; easy for Malliouhana to build into a customized island loop.
- Heritage Collection Museum — A small but excellent primer on Anguillian history that pairs well with their orientation tour on your first full day.
- Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport — Their charter-flight partners fly in and out here, offering a faster alternative to the SXM ferry route Malliouhana can arrange end-to-end.