Anguilla Travellers Guide: Travel Information

Money / Currency                                  Safety advice                                      Visas                                                    Health
 Electricity                                               Public Holidays                                  Climate

Money / Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. The currency is linked to the US dollar, and US dollars widely used. It is advisable to take travellers cheques in US Dollars.

Safety Advice

Genarl travel safety rules apply

Visas

Up-to date visa and travel advice is available from Anguilla Visa HQ

Health

Hepatitis A jab is reccommended, and a yellow fever innoculation is required for people arriving from a yellow fever area.  There are no specific health threats associated with the region.  GP's are available on the island and minor emergency work can be performed.  Travel insurance is reccommended.

Electricity

110/220 volts AC, 60Hz.

Public Holidays

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day. 
21 Mar Good Friday. 
24 Mar Easter Monday.
1 May Labour Day.
12 May Whit Monday.
30 May Anguilla Day.
9 Jun Queen's Birthday.
10 Aug Constitution Day.
19 Dec Separation Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

Weather & Climate

Hot throughout the year, hurricane season is from July to November.  Rainfall is 35cm per year.