Anguilla Travel Tips
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Where is Anguilla? The island of Anguilla is located in the British West Indies, approximately 6 miles from St. Martin in the Eastern Caribbean. (See maps of the Caribbean and Anguilla)
- Anguilla is the northern-most of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles. Latitude is 18N and Longitude is 63W.
- Anguilla’s weather is idyllic. The average temperature is 80F. Northeastern trade winds keep the island relatively cool and dry.
- Anguilla is sixteen (16) miles long and three (3) miles wide. The island is thirty-five (35) square miles.
- Topography – flat and low-lying with white sandy beaches.
- July to October is the hottest period; December to February is the coolest
- Rainfall averages 35.4 inches annually
- Time Zone – Atlantic time
- Capital – The Valley
- Population – approx. 15,000.
- Anguilla is a British Overseas Dependent Territory with an elected Chief Minister.
- Language – English
- Currency – Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC) / US $ are widely accepted.
- The exchange rate is US $1.00=EC $2.68
- Immigration and Passports: All persons traveling to and from Anguilla must have a valid passport and clear Customs & Immigration at either the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal or at Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. Persons traveling by private boat must contact and clear Customs & Immigration at Sandy Ground.
- Departure Taxes: Departure tax applies to all tourists departing Anguilla through the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport:
- Credit cards are now accepted for departure taxes.
- For more up-to-date information, visit the Anguilla Tourist Board site.
- Day Trippers:
- To St. Martin – Departure Tax of US $8 and Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $11) for persons 12 years and older / For persons under 12 years of age, Departure Tax is free plus US $3 per person for Security Fee (total US $3).
- To St. Maarten – Departure Tax of US $8 and Security Fee of US $3 per person plus $5 to enter St. Maarten (total of US $16) for persons 12 years and older / For persons under 12 years of age, Departure Tax is free plus US $3 per person for Security Fee plus $5 to enter St. Maarten (total of US $8)
- Departing Tourists / Embarkation Tax:
- To St. Martin – Ages 12 years and older Departure Tax of US $25 plus Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $28) / Ages 5-11 Departure Tax of US $12 plus Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $15) / Under 5 years of age Departure Tax is free plus Security Fee of US $3 per person (total of US $3).
- To St. Maarten – Ages 12 years and older Departure Tax of US $25 plus Security Fee of US $3 per person plus US $5 to enter St. Maarten (total of US $33) / Ages 5-11 Departure Tax of US $12 plus Security Fee of US $3 per person plus US $5 to enter St. Maarten (total of US $20) / Under 5 years of age Departure Tax is free plus Security Fee of US $3 per person and US $5 to enter St. Maarten (total of US $8).
- Drivers’ licenses – Temporary driving permits allow holders of foreign driver’s licenses to drive locally for up to 3 months. The cost is $27.00 US.
- Cars drive on the left-hand side
- Electricity – 110 volts AC
- Informal and relaxed dress code. Swimsuits in public areas are not appreciated.
- Nude and topless sun bathing is illegal on public beaches.
- Airport – Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (aka Wallblake Airport)
- Healthcare – Princess Alexandra Hospital is located in The Quarter / the 911 system is in use.
