Crime in Anguilla is rare and is considered to be the safest islands in the Caribbean; however, one must still do what is necessary to ensure the security of his/her belongings, as is the case in all countries/cities.

The Eastern Carribean dollar is the official currency of Anguilla. One EC dollar is equivalent to 37 cents in U.S. currency. There are no weekend banking hours. The best way to explore the island is to rent a car. A mandatory Anguillian driver’s license can be issued.

It is required that all visitors are either continuing their trip after arriving on the island or have a return ticket. Passports are the most prevalent form of identification. In lieu of a passport, one must present a photo ID with an original birth certificate or a driver’s license. United Kingdom citizens must have a valid passport.

English is the language spoken here, however, most often with a West Indian accent. The weather is always warm with their summer from July to October and their winter from December to February. The average temperature is 80 degrees. It is usually one hour ahead of U.S. time, except during daylight savings time, when our times are the same.

Carnival is an annual festival held jointly under the auspices of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism. Boat races are the national sport of Anguilla and consists of 60% of the celebration. The festival begins the Friday before the first in August and lasts a week. It reflects Emancipation Day, or "August Monday," in 1834, when all enslaved Africans were freed.

Collectors consider Anguillian postal stamps very valuable

Getting Around

The best way to tour the island is a via taxi tour and a boat trip can be arranged to tour Sombrero Island, which is 38 miles northwest of Anguilla.

Where to Stay

A. Very Expensive

Cap Juluca

Cinnamon Reef Resort

CoveCastles

Malliouhana

Sonesta Beach Resort & Villas Anguilla

B. Expensive

Anguilla Great House & Beach Resort

Fountain Beach Hotel

La Sirena

The Mariners Cliffside Beach Resort

C. Inexpensive

Easy Corner Villas

Where to Dine

A. Very Expensive

Blanchards

KoalKell Restaurant

Malliouhana Restaurant

Pimms

B. Moderate/Expensive

Ario’s

Barrel Stay Beach Bar & Restaurant

Leduc’s

Mango’s

Ripples

Top of the Palms

C. Inexpensive

Cora’s Pepperpot

Beaches

Rendezvous Bay Shoal Bay West

Sandy Isle Barnes Bay Beach

Little Bay Beach Road Bay Beach