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concerts, band and calypso competitions, street dancing, food stalls and boat races. Not to be missed: the Caribbean Beach Party that begins with J'Ouvert (street dancing) from 4 a.m.-10 a.m., followed by the August Monday boatraces from 1 p.m.-5 p.m., and live entertainment and main stage performances by groups from around the Caribbean throughout the day up to 2 a.m. the following morning. Fast Facts November TOURISM WEEK November 30-December 6 Not what it sounds like, Tourism Week focuses on the importance of tourism to Anguilla and celebrates the contribution of individuals to to the tourism sector through the Tourism Gala and Awards. The Valley Street Festival in the People's Market offers a wonderful opportunity to experience Anguilla's traditions and heritage. The festival features local music, art and craft, face painting, games, a cycling race for local children, live cultural performances, and great Anguillian food. NEED MAP December FESTIVAL DE NOEL December 17-20 Pageantry and sporting competitions on the grounds of the Old East End School. The odds of stumbling upon a good BBQ stand are in your favor. NATIONAL HERO'S AND HEROINES' DAY December 19 Also known as Separation Day, this public holiday honors past and present heroes of the Anguilla Revolution-i.e., the separation from St. Kitts. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE December 19-26 (The week before Christmas holidays) This festival is presented by the Lions Community Club, The Valley. In Anguilla, they light mahogany, not spruce trees, on Coronation Avenue and the old Valley Well area. The event includes great BBQ, live performances and local music. CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY December 24/25 It's always a good experience to attend church services in Anguilla, but not surprisingly, these services are special. Expect a full house. BOXING DAY December 26 An official holiday that has nothing to do with fisticuffs and everything to do with the British heritage. g Location: Anguilla lies about 200 miles east of Puerto Rico and five miles north of St. Maarten/Martin. Climate: Daily highs tend to be in the 80s, and rainfall is fairly sparse. The only reliably rainy month is October, when quite a few of the hotels and villas are closed. Population: The latest census figures (2011) show Anguilla's population to be a bustling 13,037. Most of the population is of African descent. Language: English. Spanish is also spoken throughout. Getting There: Anguilla is easily accessible from the major gateway cities of the U.S. and Canada with flights directly into Anguilla (AXA), connecting via San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). Alternately, visitors can fly from the mainland into St. Maarten (SXM), transferring to Anguilla via a commuter flight of seven minutes, or a short ferry ride of 30 minutes. Private charters by sea or air are also available from St. Maarten/St. Martin. Private jet service directly to Anguilla, or via connections in St. Kitts, Tortola or St. Maarten is another option for consideration. For more information, see our "Getting To Anguilla" section. Getting Around: Car, jeep, and bike rentals are available on Anguilla, as are taxis. Entry Documents: Passport required for U.S. and Canadian citizens; must be valid up to six months beyond leaving the country. No visa required for stays up to 90 days. Country Telephone Code: 264. Time Zone: Clocks are one hour ahead of clocks on the east coast of the United States in winter, but in summer, when North America is following Daylight Savings Time, Anguilla-which does not reset its clocks-is the same time as the east coast of the United States. Electric Current: 110 volts, as in North America. Money Matters: While the Eastern Caribbean Dollar is the official currency of Anguilla, the U.S. dollar is widely accepted across the island. Approximate exchange rate: US$1 = $2.6882 XCD. Departure Tax: $23 (cash) Contact Information: (264) 497-2759; ivisitanguilla.com A23 22-23 FestivalFF.indd 23 11/21/13 2:17 PM http://www.ivisitanguilla.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend December 2013

Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Canyon Ranch
Tour Talk: Insight Vacations
17th Annual Recommend Readers' Choice Awards Winners
Cruising 2013
Discovering North America
Caribbean Trends
Anguilla Travel Agent Specialist Program
Asia & The South Pacific in the Rearview Mirror
Mexico 2013
Latin America in 2013 and Beyond
Africa + The Middle East Continue to Make Stides
Nostalgic for Europe

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