About the island
Anguilla is a collection of flat, low-lying
islands of coral and limestone in the Caribbean Sea. The main island
is located 146 miles (235 km) east of Puerto Rico.
The name 'Anguilla' means 'eel' and describes the
islands long, thin shape.
Capital: The Valley
Location: Anguilla is a Caribbean island located
between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto
Rico
Size: 39 square miles (102 square km), half the size
of Washington, DC
Population: 12,300
Language: English
Climate: Tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds.
Rainfall is low by the regions standards
Terrain: Flat and low-lying island of coral and limestone
The highest point on the island is Crocus Hill at 213 feet (65 meters).
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Medical care: Medical care is limited. There is no
hyperbaric chamber; divers requiring treatment for decompression illness
must be evacuated from the island.
Tourism
info: Call Anguilla Visitor Information at (800) 553-4939.
Getting there from Miami: Anguilla is located 1,213
miles (1,953 km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the Island
is to fly.
Travel Requirement: Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting Anguilla to
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
There are many tour opperators that offer sightseeing trips and tours,
mainly involving fishing, snorkelling and dolphin watching. If you
would like to explore Anguilla yourself, the best
way is to drive. Start from the western point of the island and drive
east.
At the western tip of Anguilla you can
see the island of St. Martin, the small island of
Anguillita, and Blowing Rock.
Driving to the East End of the island, you head over the highest area
and up towards Shoal Bay Village. If you drive this
way, you pass through Anguilla's first National Park. Nearby Fountain
National Park & Cavern is a popular Arawak archaeological
site.
Shoal Bay (East) is the best beach on the island it's the
perfect place to stop off, relax and get something to eat. Further
north is Island Harbour a fishing village and the
centre of local lobster catching. In the middle of the Harbour is
the tiny picture-perfect Scilly Cay. Photo opportunities
are truly excellent here.
Temenos Golf Club in Merrywing West End provides
golfers with an ultimate experience combining a competitive Greg Norman
course with breathtaking views of the Caribbean. The beautiful scenery
is emphasized from the first hole featuring a spectular view of St.
Marten and the Caribbean Sea to the 18th hole which ascends 40 feet
through rugged terrain to the green carved through native shrub.
See a birds eye view of the region with
our Google Caribbean
Map.
Getting around
Wallblake Airport is located close to the island's
resort areas. With the exception of American Airlines American Eagle,
no major North American carriers fly into the Anguilla airport. For
more information on the Anguilla airport, call (264) 497-2719.
Between 7:30am and 5pm, a ferry service makes the 20-minute trip to
and from St.Martin. A one-way ferry fare costs $15
(plus $4 departure tax) in the day, and $17 in the evenings. For more
information on Anguilla ferry, call (264) 497-2231.
If you plan
to rent a car in Anguilla, be aware you will be driving on the left.
The only islands in the Caribbean where you drive on the right are
Aruba, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and
the Netherlands Antilles.
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary,
they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and scooters are
also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
You can use your home driver’s license but you'll need to purchase
a temporary Anguilla driver's license for $20. Remember, when you
take to the road, British rules apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians
should remember to look right before crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to Anguilla.
United State diplomatic representation
British Embassy
19 Observatory Circle N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
Phone: (202) 588-7800
Fax: (202) 588 7850
British Consulate
Brickell Bay Office Tower, 1001 Brickell Bay Drive Suite 2800, Miami,
FL 33131
Phone: (305)-374-1522
Fax: (305) 374-8196
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Web links
Anguilla
- Wikipedia
Visit Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
CIA
Factbook -- Anguilla
The CIA factbook says Anguilla was administered by Great Britain,
when the island - against the wishes of the inhabitants - was incorporated
into a single British dependency.
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