1. US currency is widely accepted throughout the island. Prices on menus, in hotels 
and for activities are generally quoted in US dollars.
2. ATMs on Anguilla accept international bank cards. Currently there are five ATMs located conveniently throughout the Island: one each at National Bank of Anguilla (NBA), Scotia Bank, Caribbean Commercial Bank, and Ashley & Sons Grocery.
3. 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. Rental cars are readily available; however reservations for 'in season' car rentals and children's car seats should be made in advance.
4. Electricity is 110 AC voltage, the same as in the US.
5. Water is potable; however, bottled water is available at hotels and convenience stores.
6. Dress code is casual. It is generally advisable to bring a light sweater or wrap for evenings.
7. There are no nude beaches on Anguilla; topless sunbathing is not permitted.
8. There are no casinos.
9. There is very little crime in Anguilla; however, travelers should take normal precautions such as locking doors and securing valuables.
10. Anguilla is a dry island with an average annual rainfall of 35 inches and average monthly temperature of 80ºF. The island is continually cooled by prevailing trade winds, with little change of temperature in the summer.
11. Water temperatures are in the upper 70ºs to lower 80ºs. Optimum diving conditions are in the summer months when visibility is at its highest and there are little or no ground seas.
