Bon à Savoir

“Une petite île tranquille, le repos assuré, des plages magnifiques, des restaurants et des lieux de loisir de classe internationale, et des habitants à l’hospitalité exceptionnelle : Anguilla est devenue une véritable Mecque pour VIP.” - USA Today

Nous souhaitons que votre séjour sur Anguilla soit aussi reposant et paisible que possible, et nous avons rassemblé ici les réponses aux questions les plus fréquemment posées.

L'île en quelques mots

L'île en quelques mots

L'île en quelques mots

Langue officielle : anglais

Gouvernement : Territoire britannique d’outre-mer

Capitale : The Valley

Dimensions : 90 km carrés ; 26 km de long sur5 km de large au point le plus large

Population : 14 886 (selon le dernier recensement)

Situation : dans les Caraïbes orientales, Anguilla est la plus septentrionale des îles sous le vent

Climat et Température: La température moyenne est de 26,5°C , ce qui fait que celle de l’eau est généralement comprise entre 21°C et 26°C .

Précipitations : 89 cm par an : la saison des pluies a lieu de septembre à octobre, et les mois les plus secs sont février et mars

Electricité : 110 Volts AC.

Devise : bien que le Dollar est-caribéen soit la devise officielle d’Anguilla, le Dollar américain est largement accepté sur l’île. Des distributeurs automatiques de billets sont à votre disposition et facilement accessibles. Toutefois, nous vous conseillons de retirer de l’argent le vendredi si vous avez l’intention de passer la fin de semaine sur l’île. Les Euros sont également acceptés.

Eau : l’eau est potable. De l’eau en bouteille est également disponible dans la plupart des hôtels et des boutiques.

Conduite automobile : la conduite se fait sur le côté gauche de la route et un permis de conduire est requis.

Locations : des voitures, jeeps, scooters et vélos sont disponibles à la location.

Aéroport : l’aéroport de Wallblake se trouve immédiatement en bordure de « The Valley », centre administratif et commercial de l’île. La piste de Wallblake a été récemment agrandie et fait maintenant 1 660 m. Bien que l’aéroport ne soit pas un aéroport international, il est fréquenté par American Eagle/American Airlines et peut accueillir des appareils petits à moyens comme le Dash 8 et le Super ATR 72 et la plupart des jets d’entreprise. Le terminal est modeste et il est utilisé par deux grandes compagnies régionales et de petites compagnies locales . Une société locale, agréé, propose également des services complets de réapprovisionnement en carburant, de gestion au sol et de conciergerie.

Accès internationaux : Les points d’accès internationaux les plus proches se trouvent à San Juan, Puerto Rico et Antigua (1 heure de vol) ainsi qu’à St. Maarten/Martin (7 minutes de vol).

Ferry : Les liaisons par ferry commencent à 7h30 et partent toutes les 30 à 45 minutes jusqu’à 19h00 de Marigot à St. Martin. Le dernier ferry de la journée au départ d’Anguilla quitte Blowing Point à 18h15. La traversée dure environ 20 minutes. Des ferries privés sont également disponibles. Les tarifs varient selon les opérateurs. Des liaisons sont également en place au départ de Blowing Point et à destination de l’aéroport Princess Juliana et Simpson Bay.

Entrée : passeport et billet de retour ou de poursuite de voyage requis. Contactez le Ministère de l’agriculture (1-264-497-2615) pour obtenir des informations sur l’introduction d’animaux de compagnies et de chiens d’aveugle à Anguilla.

Taxe de départ : une taxe de € 16,00 s’applique à tous les touristes qui quittent Anguilla, que ce soit par avion ou par ferry. La taxe est de € 8,00 pour les enfants de 5 à 12 ans. La taxe de départ pour les voyages d’une journée dans les îles alentour est de € 3,00 au départ du Terminal de ferry de Blowing Point seulement. Les résidents d’Anguilla et de St. Martin/St. Maarten sont également soumis à la taxe de départ de € 3,00 au Terminal de ferry de Blowing Point.

Code vestimentaire : Décontracté mais de bon goût. (Shorts courts, bikinis, brassières et torse découverts sont indésirables dans les lieux publics ; monokini et nudité interdits sur les plages). Toutes les plages sont publiques. Sachez également que la saison des moustiques a lieu de mai à novembre.

Getting Around

Driving is on the left and the speed limit is 30 mph. To rent a car you’ll need your valid driver’s license from your resident country and $20 to purchase a temporary Anguilla driver’s license. These temporary licenses are available through most car rental agencies.

Bike and Scooter Rentals

Our flat land is friendly for bikes and scooters. Bikes can be rented for about $10 per day; scooter rentals start at about $20 per day.

Exotic Plus
1 (264) 497-8528
Premeire Bicycle Rentals
1 (264) 235-8931
Sydans

Mopeds and scooters are available at Sydans for $45 per day.

1 (264) 729-1738

Car Rental Services

Apex/AVIS Rent a Car
1 (264) 497-2642
1 (264) 497-5032
Bass Rentals
1 (264) 497-2301
Boo's Car and Cycle Rentals
1 (264) 497-8523
1 (264) 498-8523
Bryan's Car Rental
1 (264) 497-6407
1 (264) 476-6407
Carib Rent a Car
1 (264) 497-6020
1 (264) 498-6021
Connor's Car Rentals
1 (264) 497-6433
1 (800) 633-7411
1 (264) 497-8410
Freeway Car Rental
1 (264) 497-6061
1 (264) 497-6019
High-Way Rent A Car
1 (264) 497-2183
1 (264) 497-2306
Island Car Rental
1 (264) 497-2723
1 (264) 497-3723
Romcan Car Rental
1 (264) 497-6265
1 (264) 497-6145
http://www.romcancars.com
Summer Set Car Rental
1 (264) 497-5278
1 (264) 497-5778
1 (264) 497-5444
Thrifty Car Rental
1 (264) 497-2656
Triple K/ Hertz Car Rental
1 (264) 497-2934
1 (264) 497-2503
Uncle Ernie's Car Rentals
1 (264) 497-2542

Taxis

Taxis are great for tours and transportation. Fares depend on the time and travel plans, though most fares are set.

Brochures & Publications

Downloadable Brochures & Materials

Publications

A Field Guide to Anguilla’s Wetlands

by Anguilla National Trust
This handy and informative guide should be carried along as you tour the island’s ponds. The book was a joint effort of many people and was published by the Anguilla National Trust. Copies are available from the Trust for US $15 each. 1-264-497-5297

A Jewel Made of Sand: A Collection of Poems

by Patricia J. Adams
Poems depicting aspect of Anguillian Life, available at the National Bookstore and The Anguilla Drug Store.

A School and Its Community: The East End School, 1917-1975

by Colville Petty
A heartfelt description of the development of the symbiotic relationship between East End School and its community. It can be purchased at the Anguilla Drug Store.

A Shorter Sleeved Way of Life

by T.H. Patten
Join a well-meaning but hapless vacationer on a trip to an island of breathtaking beaches, rich history, and sumptuous resorts and restaurants. Anguilla, a Shorter sleeved Way of Life covers the wanderings, discoveries and perceptions of a first-time visitor to the island. Extraordinarily rich in photographs and incidents, goats and toasts, palms and fronds, this book is one part guidebook, one part travelogue, and quite a few parts fuzzy recollection. It is available for purchase at www.elizabookspublishing.com or at www.amazon.com. In addition, the book can be purchased at numerous places on the island, including The Anguilla Drug Store, The Overlook, Straw Hat, Pumphouse, Something Special & Irie Life.

A Trip to the Beach

by Melinda and Bob Blanchard
A personal account of moving to, living on and trying to survive the hilarity and confusion of being a foreigner in Anguilla. The authors are the owners of the popular “Blanchard’s Restaurant.” This book can be purchased at www.amazon.com.

Anguilla Archaeological & Historical Society Review 1981-1985

Contributions by Nik Douglas

” An interesting collection of articles on topics ranging from artifacts and petroglyphs found in the Fountain Cavern to pirate tales.” This fascinating 120-page book has scholarly studies of The Fountain and other Amerindian sites, news clippings on the Revolution, and articles on historical sites such as Wallblake House. Copies are available for US$15 at The Arts and Craft Center.

Anguilla Beyond the Beaches

by Brenda Carty
A colorful and informative guide. The author, Brenda Carty, says it “is intended for the visitor who wants to know more about Anguilla: beyond the beaches, restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions.” Other books by Brenda include Anguilla: Tranquil Isle of the Caribbean, co-authored with Colville Petty. Available for about US$5 from The Anguilla Drug Store, Anguilla Arts & Crafts, National Bookstore, The Heritage Museum and others.

Anguilla Tranquility Wrapped in Blue

A coffee table style book with information and photographs of Anguilla. There is also a special section of local business numbers and email addresses. The stories and informative articles were written by people living and working on the island of Anguilla.

Anguilla: Tranquil Isle of the Caribbean

by Brenda Carty and Colville Petty
A guidebook about the history of the island and its people.
Published by Macmillan Education Ltd., London, 1997. ISBN 0-333-65966-X.
This book can be purchased on the web at www.macmillan-caribbean.com and www.bookshop.co.uk for about £10.95 (US$17.57); or by calling The Anguilla Drug Store (264-497-2738). From their intimate knowledge of Anguilla, authors Brenda Carty and Colville Petty write with authority and affection for the island. Amerindian, African, French and British influences come together in Anguilla and the island’s colorful history is reflected today in its cuisine, music, place names, buildings, sporting activities and in the annual events which commemorate the past, all of which are described in detail here. Comprehensive chapters on flora, fauna and underwater life, together with an area by area guide of where to go and what to see, all combine to make Anguilla-Tranquil Isle of the Caribbean the definitive guide of interest to visitor and islander alike.

Anguilla: Where There Is a Will There Is a Way

by Colville Petty
Examines Anguilla’s political struggle, resulting in constitutional changes and the formal meeting of society and politics.

Anguilla’s Battle for Freedom: 1967

by Colville Petty and Nat Hodge
A recollection of the main events which gave birth to the Anguilla Resolution which occurred on May 30, 1967.

Annals of Anguilla, 1650-1923

by S.B. Jones
One of the few publications available recording the island’s early history. Although hard to find, www.amazon.com recently offered a used copy in good condition for US$159.00

Conch on the Sea-Shore

by Fabian Fahie
A collection of poems depicting the beauty of Anguilla’s environment.

Dictionary of Anguillian Language

Compiled and edited by Ijahnya Christian
A delightful explanation of many of the words and phrases unique to the Anguillian people. Copies can be purchased at the National BookStore (264-497-3009).

Discover Anguilla

by Clive Carty and Caroline Ward
A beautiful photographic journey through Anguilla, with photographs by the renowned Derek Fell of Pennsylvania. The Anguilla Drug Store (809-497-2738) takes credit cards over the telephone and ships this book and others.

Lit Bit a Guinea Corn Porridge and Other Poems

by Daisy “Wong” Richardson
A collection of poems depicting life in Anguilla. This poetry collection is published by the Anguilla National Trust with assistance from many quarters, and sells for US$10. To purchase, send e-mail to [email protected].

Ning Troubles

Edited by Ijahnya Christian
Autobiography of an Anguillian woman who overcomes disability and illiteracy to tell her own story.

Scrapbook of Anguilla’s Revolution

by Ronald Webster
Anguilla’s rebel leader tells his story of how the revolution was fought and won. Check www.amazon.com for availability.

Shipwrecks of Anguilla, 1628-1995

by David C. Berglund
A compendium of all known or reported shipwrecks to be found in the waters of Anguilla (updated for Hurricane Luis). The earliest known shipwreck was in 1628: one of two Spanish merchantmen returning from Puerto Rico (it has been called a “galleon” in some accounts) wrecked off the north coast of Anguilla. The most recent occurred on September 5th, 1995, involving the freighters M.V. Lady Sea Horse and M.V. Pomead, the fishing boats M.V. Christobel and M.V. Anguillita, the trading sloop Faithful Counseler, the catamarans Princess and Wildcat, and the sailing yacht Flica (recently sailed to Anguilla from Europe by island dentist Dr. Erlich). You can buy a copy of this fascinating book at The Dive Shop, Sandy Ground. 264-497-2020. Or contact David Berglund directly at Little Harbour House, Box 130, Anguilla.

To Be Somebody

by Fabian Fahie
A collection of poems dedicated to the memory of the author’s grandmother, Georgina Alice Rey.

Under an English Heaven

by Donald E. Westlake
This book is 264 pages and sells for $12 here in Anguilla. Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1973. From the cover: “Being a true recital of the events leading up to and down from the British invasion of Anguilla on March 19th, 1969, in which nobody was killed but many people were embarrassed.” This 264-page book can be purchased at www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, or from The Anguilla Drug Store (264-497-2738) for US$12.95 plus postage (VISA credit card).

Windows to Yesteryear

by Patricia J. Adams
Reflections on Anguilla’s culture and environment. Teacher Patsy’s book is available from her store called “The Fashion Closet” in The Quarter or from P. O. Box 1270, The Valley, Anguilla for US $7.50; or through the Anguilla National Trust.