ABOUT ANGUILLA

ANGUILLA-Located in the Eastern Caribbean, Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands. It is 16 miles long and 3 miles wide, with a total area of 35 square miles. The island has a resident population of approximately 10,000.

ACCOMODATIONS- Anguilla offers a wide range of accommodations, including ultra-contemporary hotels and resorts as well as charming, old world-style guesthouses and villas.

CALLING ANGUILLA-The international dialing code is (809) 497 + 4 digits.

COMMUNICATIONS- The island is easily accessible through worldwide direct-dial telephone systems as well as telex and Internet services.

CREDIT CARDS - All major credit cards are widely accepted as are traveler's checks.

CURRENCY-The currency on Anguilla is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar EC $2.68=US$1.00. US currency, however, is accepted throughout the island.

DRINKING WATER-Bottled water is popular for drinking. Nearly all buildings on the island are built to collect rainwater from the roof. This water is stored in large cisterns and used for household purposes. Until recently, all water in Anguilla was collected in these rooftop cisterns, but today a desalinization plant is being constructed that will supply the entire island with fresh water.

ELECTRICITY-As in North America, 110 Volts AC.

TIME-Atlantic Standard Time

WHAT TO WEAR-The dress code is informal by day and casually elegant by night. Swimsuits are not allowed in public areas and nude or topless swimming or sunbathing is strictly prohibited.