Social ConventionsThe government is anxious to set limits to the commercialization of the island and visitors will find that social life is centered on the tourist areas. The atmosphere is relaxed and English customs prevail. Beachwear should be confined to resorts. Topless and nude bathing is prohibited.
International Travel:Getting There by AirTrans Anguilla Airways (tel: (264) 497 8690; website: www.transanguilla.com) run charter planes between Anguilla and neighboring Caribbean islands. Most tourists fly to St Maarten and then take the boat
across to the islands.
Departure TaxUS$20. Children: US$10 (five to 11 years of age); children under five years of age are exempt.
Main AirportsWallblake Airport (AXA) is in The Valley.
To/from the airport: Transport to the city center is by taxi (journey time – 5 minutes).
Facilities: Limited but disabled facilities, light refreshments and tourist information are available.
Getting There by WaterMain ports: Blowing Point, Road Bay, which handles ships of up to 1,000 tons.
Departure tax: US$3.
OverviewThe following goods may be imported into Anguilla without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco.
• 1.136l of wine or spirits.
Internal Travel:Getting Around by RoadTraffic drives on the left. The road network is good but basic and the main road is asphalt, stretching throughout the 25km (16 miles) length of Anguilla. Unpaved roads lead to beaches.
Taxis are available at the airport and seaports with fixed prices to the various hotels. Island tours can be arranged on an individual basis.
Bicycles and
mopeds can also be hired.
Car hire: There are numerous agencies available, both local and international.
Regulations: Speeds are restricted to 30-50kph (20-30mph).
Documentation: Visitors must buy a temporary Anguillan license. This can be issued by the car hire companies or the traffic department in The Valley on presentation of a national driving license.
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