Climate: tropical; moderated by northeast trade winds. Weather today: click here for intellicast weather forecast. Overview: Anguilla is a safe and quiet island with many phantastic beaches. There are several high-class resorts, but only a few affordable places to stay. Without public transport a car is necessary when staying longer. The unique hotels (some charge over US$ 5,000 per night) attract mainly upscale visitors, many of whom return annually. Many Celebrities vacation in Anguilla because of the the serenity Anguilla has to offer. Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Robert DeNiro and Beyoncé are only a few of them. Accommodations: Anguilla has many five-star resorts and expensive villas, but it also has some affordable small inns and apartments. Sleep: close to villages steet dogs and cocks are noisy at night. Activities: swimming, snorkelilng, scuba diving, sailing and other watersports, rugby, cricket. Time: 1 hour ahead of Standard US Time and 5 hours ahead of Standard European Time. There is no daylight saving time in Barbados. Location: Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico. Geographic coordinates: 18 15 N, 63 10 W. Highest point: Crocus Hill 65 m. Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD). East Caribbean dollars per US dollar - 2.7 (fixed rate since 1976). The U.S. dollar is accepted pretty much everywhere on the island. While visiting Anguilla, you can receive change in either U.S. dollars or Eastern Caribbean dollars, or even both. Credit cards: Most major businesses, hotels, and restaurants on Anguilla accept all major credit cards, but it's a good idea to call ahead and ask to be sure. Costs of living: Anguilla is an expensive island. Food costs are much higher than in Europe. Entry Requirements: differ by country of origin but all visitors to Anguilla must have an onward or return ticket and need a valid passport. Extension of stay: Persons needing to extend their stay in Anguilla must collect and complete an Extension of Stay Form application. A photo must be submitted with the application along with a passport and an itinerary. The fee for Extension of stay is EC$150.00. Upon the expiration of the extended time, the visitor must leave the island. Airport: Wallblake Airport (AXA), renovated in 2005. There are no direct flights to the US or Europe. Most flights connect via St. Maarten (SXM) or San Juan (SJU) in Puerta Rico. Other flights connect via St. Thomas, Antigua or St. Kitts. Departure Tax: US$10. Ports and harbors: Blowing Point, Road Bay. Ferry Terminal: The Anguilla ferry terminal is in the village of Blowing Point. Ferries are leaving to St. Martin several times a day. Electricity: 120 volts AC on 60 cycles. North American plug. Telephone: country code - 1-264. Government type: Anguilla is an internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Legal system: based on English common law. Ethnic groups: black (predominant) 90.1%, mixed, mulatto 4.6%, white 3.7%, other 1.5% (2001 Census). Religions: Anglican 29%, Methodist 23.9%, other Protestant 30.2%, Roman Catholic 5.7%, other Christian 1.7%, other 5.2%, none or unspecified 4.3% (2001 census). Literacy: 95% of the total population (male: 95%, female: 95% (1984 est.). Industries: tourism, boat building, offshore financial services. Agriculture-products: small quantities of tobacco, vegetables; cattle raising. Natural resources: salt, fish, lobster. GDP - per capita: $8,800 (2004 est.). Unemployment rate: 8 % (2002).
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