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The Fountain. A national park and home of the Anguilla Museum which houses artifacts from aboriginal archaeological digs. The Fountain Cave has enormous stalagmite and ancient rock carvings.
Scilly Cay. A secluded, peaceful island for excellent snorkeling, lush greenery and barbecued lobster & crayfish feasts at the main restaurant. Addr: Two minute boat ride from Island Harbor Jetty.
Festivals
A week long celebration beginning at the end of July. Parades, music, boat races and sporting events. Ph: Anguilla Tourist Office 497-2759. Wallblake House: An old plantation house (1787) echoing rumors of high living and dark intrigue. Owned by St. Gerard's Catholic Church. Addr: Cross Roads, The Valley Ph: 497-2405 for viewing.
US currency is widely accepted throughout the island. Prices on menus, in hotels and for activities are generally quoted in US dollars.
ATMs on Anguilla accept international bankcards. Currently there are five ATMs located conveniently throughout the Island: one each at National Bank of Anguilla (NBA), Scotia Bank, Caribbean Commercial Bank, Ashley & Sons Grocery and Roman Grocery.
Driving is on the left. To rent a car on the island, a valid driver's license from the resident country is needed to obtain a local driver's license. Local driver's licenses are available at car rental agencies and cost $20. Rental cars are readily available; however reservations for 'in season' car rentals and children's car seats should be made in advance .
There are no nude beaches on Anguilla; topless sunbathing is not permitted.
There are no casinos.
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brilliant turquoise sea in Anguilla
Boating & Sailing...Anguilla is the perfect place to try all kinds of water sports. The major resorts offer complimentary Windsurfers, paddleboats, and water skis to their guests.With lots of places to rent powerboats and the and sailboats, and organizes snorkeling, sightseeing, and fishing expeditions.
Diving...Sunken wrecks, a long barrier reef, terrain encompassing walls, canyons, and hulking boulders, varied marine life including greenback turtles and nurse sharks, and exceptionally clear water make for excellent diving. Prickly Pear Cay is a favorite spot. Stoney Bay Marine Park, off the northeast end of Anguilla, showcases the late 18th-century El Buen Consejo, a 960-ton Spanish galleon that sank here in 1772. Other good dive sites include Grouper Bowl, with exceptional hard-coral formations; Ram's Head, with caves, chutes, and tunnels; and Upper Flats, where you are sure to see stingrays.
Fishing...Albacore, wahoo, marlin, barracuda, and kingfish are among the fish angled after off Anguilla's shores. You can strike up a conversation with almost any fisherman you see on the beach, and chances are, you'll be a welcome addition on his next excursion.
Horseback Riding...The scenic Gibbons nature trails, along with any of the island's miles of beaches, are perfect places to ride, even for the novice. Ride English- or western-style at the many ranches.
Sea Excursions... Catamarans available for private charter or scheduled excursions to nearby cays. Glass Bottom Boats, Snorkel trips and instruction are available, too. Picnic, swimming, and diving excursions are a super fun day...
Sightseeing Tours... Anguilla's best-preserved historic edifices, including Ebenezer's Methodist Church (the island's oldest), the Warden's Place, and typical turn-of-the-20th-century cottages (most housing galleries) and so much more...
Anguilla's diving is considerably shallower but also offers the option of wreck or reef diving. Counts with
seven marine parks: Dog Island, Prickley Pear, Seal Island Reef System, Little Bay, Sandy Island, Shoal Bay Harbour Reef System and Stoney Bay Marine Park.
All are a sight to see for diving and snorkeling...
Tourists love Anguilla for its powdery white sand beaches.One of their beaches
Shoal Bay East was consider the beast beach in the world,
by many top tourist magazines and authorities
.This island has over 30 beaches to explore, not counting those on the offshore cays and islands. There are no clothing-optional beaches on Anguilla. In fact, topless bathing is also illegal. All beaches in Anguilla are public, but there are no lifeguards on duty. Be cautious swimming at remote beaches, especially if the surf is high.
Visitors can ride horseback along white, sandy beaches and scenic trails, and even 'take a dip' with their horse.
Anguilla has a number of nightlife
options and musical entertainment to offer its visitors. Classical pianists and guitarists, a quiet saxophone, reggae, steel drum and calypso bands are just a few options.Many resorts and hotels offer nightly entertainment and an incredibly romantic ambience of candle light, moonlight and the music of a classical pianist, guitarist or one of Anguilla's acclaimed reggae, soca, steel drum or calypso bands. That give you the
opportunity to dance barefoot to Caribbean tunes that move your body and shake your soul...