Anguilla Local Customs

 
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Local currency: East Caribbean Dollar

by pumarega

The local currency in Anguilla is the East Caribbean Dollar (currency code XCD). It's exchange rate has been pegged to the US dollar at USD 1 = XCD 2.7000 since 1976. The locals refer to their currency as "EC". In the smaller shops, most of the prices are listed in EC instead of USD. Most shop keepers will convert this for you if you ask for the price in "US".The major graphic items on this 1 dollar note are Queen Elizabeth II, a windsurfer, and a coastline.

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Honking your car horn is not a...

by Mulattomama

Honking your car horn is not a reprimand in Anguilla. It's say 'hi'.Everyone waves at everyone here so don't be shy about doing it. Wave at those ontheir porches and those by the roadside. You'll get a wave or a smile in return.Everyone is extremely friendly.

Most Anguillians are extremely...

by ianrmillard

Most Anguillians are extremely polite, quite friendly and very honest on an everyday level (eg I lost my wallet in a supermarket and it was handed in, intact...with over a hundred dollars in it).Fairplay Supermarket - AnguillaDon't be surprised if you give a local person walking by the side of the road a ride in your car and then that person gets out without thanking you, even if you have detoured to take them to their destination...don't know why, as most islanders are usually friendly and polite...they just seem to take it as their due!Anguilla is a small island of about 8,000 people, largely dependent on British aid and assistance (with defence, offshore regulation etc)pretending to be a country...This leads to a few unfortunate repurcussions, such as seemingly interminable waits at customs and immigration, especially at the airport: 30 mins may not be long, objectively speaking, but...

if you want to hang out with...

by stopatnothin

if you want to hang out with the locals and meet some other travelers then you should definately go to Grand Case ( beach area ) . this is where you will find local bars and places to eat as well as mingle .

Local Festivals

by TheHingas

Besure and drop by any local gatherings you see. We saw a "field day", made friends, had great chicken and the girl that was with us found a penpal and friend for the rest of the trip.

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Q:  Hi all! My wife and I will be traveling to Anguilla/S. Bart's at the end of the month. We'll be staying on Anguilla for 4 days... 

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