CaribbeanTravel.com Directory - (Page 2) ANGUILLA for bird watching; more than 136 species have been spotted here. History enthusiasts will want to view the Arawak petroglyphs in the caverns at Big Springs Heritage Site and the 1,000-year-old artifacts at the Heritage Collection Museum, as well as the 18th century Wallblake plantation and old salt factory. To get grounded in current lore and happenings, Johnno’s, on the beach at Sandy Ground, is the place. Lunches are served on the beach or inside; evenings bring reggae and other live music. The nearby Pumphouse is another popular spot. Local reggae legend Bankie Banx often performs at his restaurant/ club, The Dune Preserve, and sponsors the MoonSplash Music Festival every March. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport and return or onward ticket are required. A visa is not required by UK, USA, Canada and certain other (mainly Commonwealth) nationals. For further information on visa and entry requirements for Anguilla, please see: http://anguilla-vacation.com/getting_ here2.htm#docs. HOW TO GET THERE: AIRLINES: American Eagle, Caribbean Connection Plus’ Shared & Private Charters, LIAT, Trans Anguilla, Windward Island Airways, Island Air Charters. AIRPORT: Wallblake Airport is located 5 mins drive from the capital, The Valley. TAXI FARES FROM AIRPORT: Fares are fixed and range from $12 to $24 for 1 or 2 persons, depending on final hotel destination. Each additional person pays $4. For night fares add $2. Two pieces of luggage are free; extra bags are $0.50 each. GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES: Antigua: 35 mins. Puerto Rico: 1 hr. St. Kitts: 30 mins. St. Maarten: 6 mins. St. Thomas: 30 mins. TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES: Judicial Department, The Valley, Anguilla. Tel.: 264-497-2377/3347. PET REGULATIONS: All animals must be accompanied by a health certificate issued by a veterinarian in the country of origin. Permit fee: EC$10/US$4. Inspection Fee: EC$25/US$10. Contact Anguilla’s Department of Agriculture. Tel.: 264-497-2615. SIGHTSEEING: Explore caves and grottos. The Wallblake House, a restored 17th century plantation house, is the oldest on the island. Lobster village at Island Harbor. Salt ponds at Sandy Ground. An Island tour 1 or 2 persons is US$50. Each additional person pays $10. Dolphin Discovery, a pool where one can actually interact with the dolphins. Big Spring, an ancient Amerindian cavern with petroglyphs carved into the face of the rock walls. Contact the Anguilla National Trust at 264-497-5297; e-mail: ant@anguillanet.com. The Warden’s Place is Anguilla’s second oldest property, dating back to the 18th century (and it makes a charming settings for a Caribbean wedding). Heritage Collection Museum, 264-4974092; fax: 264-497-4067; e-mail: petty@ anguillanet.com. There is a fee of US$5 for adults, US$3 for children 6-12. DINING: Anguilla’s extraordinary dining general information Wallblake Airport departure tax: Adults US$20 or EC$53. Children ages 5-12 years US$10 or EC$26.50. Ferry departure: US$3 or EC$8 no charge for children under 12 years of age. Government room tax: 10%; room service charge: 10%. GASTRONOMY AND GALLERIES World-class culinary experiences, blending the styles of the Caribbean, Asia, America and Europe, are the focus at dozens of acclaimed restaurants such as Blanchard’s, Pimms’ and Hibernia. For an authentic Caribbean beach barbecue, visitors catch the free launch to Scilly Cay for grilled lobster and rum punch. Art aficionados will find plenty to explore right on Anguilla. Its 16 galleries showcase local and Caribbean crafts, including wood carving, hand-blown glass and fine art. Brightly painted wooden fishing boats, still in use around the island, are an art form in their own right, especially every August during Race Week, as they sail from bay to bay. August is also Carnival time, when Calypso bands and costumed troupes dance and parade through the streets. AIRPORT CODE: AXA CURRENCY: The Eastern Caribbean dollar is fixed to the US dollar at US$1 = EC$2.70. Credit cards and travelers checks are generally accepted. US dollars are widely accepted. ELECTRICITY: 110 volts. 60 AC. AT&T: Access Number: 1-800-872-2881. www.att.com/traveler. MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS: Couples scene offers discerning travelers a robust variety of gastronomic diversions with more than 70 dining experiences ranging from elegant, intimate gourmet seaside restaurants to casually chic beachfront bistros and festive, affordable roadside grills. Tipping at restaurants is discretionary at 10% or 15% since a 15% service charge is added to each bill. NIGHTLIFE: Most resorts and hotels offer nightly entertainment in season and there are several excellent local bands who perform frequently at such venues as Johnno’s, The Pumphouse, Road Well Café and Ripples in Sandy Ground; Rafe’s and the Red Dragon Dance Club in South Hill; and The Dune Preserve on Rendezvous Bay. TRANSPORTATION: Temporary license/ may marry under the authority of a special marriage license. The license application can be obtained from the Judicial Department during weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm and takes approximately 48 hours to process. Both parties must present proof of citizenship of resident country, a valid passport, birth certificate, and/or a driver’s license with a photograph. If either party is divorced, a divorce decree must be presented. If either party is widowed, a death certificate of former spouse must be presented. All documents must be in English; if not, they must be translated and notarized. If one of the partners has resided in Anguilla for at least fifteen (15) days before the date they plan to marry, the cost of the license is US$40. If their stay is shorter, the cost is US$284, which includes stamp duty. Two witnesses are required for the wedding ceremony. The Minister should be contacted. For further information, contact: Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages, permit requirement: Presentation of a valid driver’s license from country of origin. Cost: US$20 at any car rental agency. TOURIST OFFICES: ANGUILLA: Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch, Director of Tourism, Anguilla Tourist Board, Box 1388, The Valley, Anguilla, B.W.I. Tel: 264-497-2759. 800-553-4939. Fax: 264497-2710. E-mail: atbtour@anguillanet.com. Web Site: www.anguilla-vacation.com. USA: Marie Walker, Regional Director, Anguilla Tourist Board, 246 Central Avenue, White Plains, New York 10606. Tel: 914-287-2400. Fax: 914-287-2404. E-mail: mwturnstyle@aol.com. 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