Anguilla

WHEN TO GO

The tropical temperature—which averages 80° F—remains fairly constant all year. The only consideration is hurricane season, which runs from June to November, with the greatest incidence of hurricanes usually in September and October. Many hotels and restaurants on the island are closed during these two months.

HOW TO GET THERE

Flights from the nearest international gateways—San Juan (a 45-minute flight away) and St. Martin (a seven-minute flight)—arrive at Anguilla's Wallblake Airport. There's also a ferry from Marigot Bay on St. Martin to Blowing Point on Anguilla. It's usually a 20-minute crossing and runs at half-hour intervals (if you're inclined to get seasick, though, be warned: It can be a rough passage).

GETTING AROUND

Visitors can rent cars, Jeeps, or scooters with a valid driver's license from their home country plus a temporary Anguilla license, available at car-rental agencies for $20 (www.anguilla-vacation.com has a section on car rentals with phone numbers). Driving is on the left side of the road, as is the custom in Britain, the country that first colonized the island in 1650 and still has influence (although Anguilla is now a separate dependent territory). Taxis are also plentiful, and the drivers are particularly knowledgeable and opinionated about the island.

TOURIST INFO

Anguilla Tourist Board
Coronation Ave.
The Valley
Tel: 264 497 2759
Tel: 800 553 4939 (toll free)
www.anguilla-vacation.com

U.S. Office:
Anguilla Tourist Board
246 Central Avenue
White Plains, NY
Tel: 914 287 2400
Tel: 877 426 4845 (toll free)