Frequently Asked Questions

About the Island

How do I get there?
You can fly American's American Eagle to Anguilla(AXA) from San Juan or other Caribbean Islands. More major airlines fly into Juliana Airport in Sint Maarten(SXM) and from there you can take a 20 minute ferry ride over from Marigot to Blowing Point on Anguilla.

What are the entry requirements for Anguilla?
A passport is required for everyone including US citizens.

What is the language and currency?
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory so English is spoken here. The island uses US dollars and Eastern Caribbean dollars interchangeably.

Can I use credit cards or access ATM machines?
Unfortunately, credit card acceptance is not universal on the island. Certainly most restaurants and car rental agencies accept credit cards (though you should probably ask first) and you will find some grocery stores (Ashley's, IGA and Lake's) that also accept them. But do not expect to use them at gas stations on the island. So do bring cash and Traveler's checks. There are ATM's on the island where you can get cash advances on your credit cards...for the requisite fee.

Do I need currency adapters for my personal electronic devices?
Electricity is 110 Volts AC.

Can I use my cell phone and/or call 800-numbers?
You cannot access toll-free numbers on Anguilla. You can call those numbers but you will be charged regular, long distance rates. You can make phone calls charged to your major credit card, however, by calling 1-800-CALL-USA. You can use your cell phone if your home carrier has a roaming agreement with Cable & Wireless or Digicel.

Is internet capability available?
Yes, the villa has DSL and wireless access if you bring your own laptop. If you prefer, the island now has several internet cafes or access locations.

About the Villa

Is the villa air-conditioned?
Yes the bedrooms are, but the rest of the house is not. The tropical breeze here is so refreshing that we prefer to sleep with the windows open (the windows are all screened) so we can enjoy the sounds of the ocean and the fresh air. It is usually cool at night in Anguilla (quite so, in fact, in the winter months), and there are ceiling fans in all the rooms.

Do I need insect repellent?
Again, because Banana Wind is a coastal home away from any stagnant salt ponds and benefiting from that persistent breeze, there are rarely any mosquitoes or other biting insects (except perhaps in the warmer, rainy months of late summer) and even then only for a day or two at the most. However, if you are sensitive to insect bites, it might be a good idea to bring some along.

Are there laundry facilities?
Yes, there is a washer and dryer in the house.

Since Anguilla is a semi-arid island, where does the water come from: and is it safe to drink?
Water is a precious commodity in Anguilla and every effort is made to conserve water. The water in the villa comes from rain water. It is perfectly safe to drink (we do so all the time), but there is a reverse osmosis water filtration system hooked up to a drinking water faucet at the prep sink in the kitchen for your convenience. Bottled drinking water is also available all over the island.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us at:
510-315-0550 from the States
264-497-6120 on island
-or-
solucky@anguillanet.com