Anguilla Travel Guide

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Shopping

There is a good Arts and Crafts Center, and the island-built racing boats are world-famous. Souvenirs also include shells and small models of the islands archipelago. There are small boutiques offering resort clothing and accessories, swimwear and a gift shop offering international name brands in bone china, crystal and jewelry. For more extensive shopping, nip across to St Maarten.

Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0900-1700. A few shops open on Sunday.

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.

Note: The EC Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

Currency Exchange

Currency may be exchanged in the capital. US Dollars are widely accepted and prices quoted are generally in US Dollars.

Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs

American Express and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available in major cities.

Travelers Checks

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

The import of local and foreign currency is unlimited provided it is declared upon arrival. The export of local and foreign currency is limited to the amount imported and declared.

Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.

Exchange Rate