Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
The tropical island of Anguilla is an English speaking country, but the local dialect of English can be puzzling
for english-speaking travelers.
Today most natives in Anguilla speak a British-influenced variety of “Standard” English. Other languages that are [...]
January 1st
New Year’s Day
Public Holiday.Family reunions, beach picnics, and other social activities. This day also denotes the end of Christmas
festivities.
February-2nd Week
National Cultural & Educational Festival Anguillian culture is colorfully depicted through song, dance, games, art, food etc.
March 26th-28th
MOONSPLASH is an annual music event showcasing talent from around the western hemisphere. Bankie Banx, the founder [...]
LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
Anguilla Tourist Board
P. O. Box 1388
The Old Cotton Gin Factory Plaza
The Valley
Anguilla
Tel: 497 2759 or 497 2451
Fax: 497 2710.
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad:
Note that the Bahamas , Cuba , Haiti , and Jamaica
are on Eastern Time. All others are one hour ahead.
Note: Some (809) area [...]
SHOAL BAY SCUBA & WATERSPORTS PADI International dive resort from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster courses. Daily scuba, snorkeling, fishing,sailing trips. Exclusive diving to the historical shipwreck
“El Buen Consejo”.
Tel/Fax: 1 (264) 497 4371
E-mail: sbscuba@anguillanet.com http://www.shoalbayscuba.ai
CHECKERS FUN TOURS:
Fun boat trips – Snorkeling – Fishing – Offshore cays – Sightseeing – Full or half day with open [...]
Time Zone* EST+1
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:38 AM to 6:51 PM
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:40 AM to 5:43 PM
Average Temperature Summer: 85 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 40″
Rainiest Months: October-December
Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F
Water Temperature Winter: 78 degrees F
Average humidity: 70%
Dry Season: January-April
Hurricane season: June-November
By Bike & Moped:
Scooters start at $27 per day from A & S Scooter, which also rents bicycles — a great way to get around for $10 per day. They will pick you up at Blowing Point or at your point of arrival and deliver you to your scooter.
A & S Scooter (South Hill, The [...]
San Juan via American Eagle and LIAT
St. Thomas via American Eagle, LIAT, TransAnguilla and WINAIR
St. Maarten/Martin: St. Maarten via scheduled and chartered air with WINAIR, LIAT
TransAnguilla and Island Charters. St. Martin (Marigot Bay) via regularly scheduled ferries.
Antigua via LIAT and Caribbean Star
St. Kitts via LIAT and Caribbean Star
Airline reservation numbers/websites:
American Eagle/American Airlines
1-800-433-7300
www.aa.com
LIAT
1-264-497-5002
www.fly-liat.com
TransAnguilla
1-264-497-8690
Caribbean Star
1-264-497-8690
www.flycaribbeanstar.com
WINAIR
1-264-497-2748
www.fly-winair.com
Island Charters
1-264-497-4064
Ferries:
Anguilla / [...]
When is the best weather in Anguilla?
The average temperature is around 80 F, and average humidity is just over 70%. The trade winds provide constant breezes. Average rainfall is about 35 inches. Frequently the tropical rains will just last a few minutes as a single cloud goes by. Anguilla’s eastern breeze keeps the island cool [...]
Why Anguilla?
Uncrowded beaches – turquoise waters- diving – snorkeling – sport fishing – sailing – bird watching – interesting sightseeng – beachfront Rrestaurant – ferry ride to nearby St. Martin for casino gaming and nightclubs – and more…
About Anguilla
Anguilla is known as a quiet, peaceful island, with miles and miles of white sand beaches, all [...]
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