Rockford Attorney Cheri Greenlee and Planet Beach
The weather varies little in Anguilla. There is only about a 4 degree F temperature variation between summer and winter. The temperature range for winter is 73 to 86 F (23 to 30 C) and 78 to 88 F ( 26 to 32 C) for summer. It's safe to say you are completely comfortable in a swimming suit 24 hours a day. Some people prefer to come in the summer because it seldom gets very hot, and the humidity (65 to 70 %) is always lower than in the Midwest or on the East Coast. Just remember to put on sun screen if you are in the sun. There is almost always a refreshing breeze on island, especially at the Wesley House because of its Navigation Hill location. Although seldom necessary, the bedrooms of the Wesley House are air conditioned. Often you will prefer to sleep with a ceiling fan on. Anguilla is an arid island but it is not unusual for it to rain. When it does rain it is usually only for a few minutes and often the sun never stops shining. It's a regular rainbow factory. The rain rarely spoils your plans. All Three bedrooms are air conditionned. There is no need for a sweater or rain jacket. You will never be cold. A horrible cold spell will result in temperatures plunging to 74 or 75 F at night. You can wear your swimsuit 24 hours a day. Style is the only thing, which will force you to change clothes.US dollars are taken everywhere on the island. Most prices are quoted in US dollars, especially in places that cater to tourists. You may however, get change back in the official currency, which is the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar. Both currencies are used everywhere and are completely interchangeable. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is linked to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 2.68 EC to one US dollar. Don't be afraid to ask if the price is in US or EC dollars. You are more likely to find prices in EC dollars in a place like a hardware store or certainly in a government agency such as the post office. It does vary so don't be afraid to ask. We have supermarkets that are good, but you often have to go to more than one to find everything you want. There are 4 large supermarkets on the island. There are several smaller markets in Island Harbour less than 5 minutes away. If you want fresh meat, high quality produce, or a larger quantity of frozen meat or seafood, the Merchants Market (497-5533) is a great place. They sell primarily to restaurants, but they do sell retail as well. Tropical Flower (497-4315) is a wholesale beverage supplier that also sells retail. We have two fabulous wine stores on island, which have good prices by US standards. Because there are so many upscale restaurants which need to be supplied on island, we have an amazing selection of quality US and French wines. Usually the French wines are better priced because of import and distribution situations. Ask your manager, your villa manager, for help in finding the best wine shops and fresh seafood.Needless to say the local seafood is about as fresh as you can imagine. If you like, you can probably meet the native who caught the fish. Your villa manager can help you track down just about anything you want, including some of the more "colorful" natives. Don't hesitate to ask. Please don't do the dishes unless you really enjoy it. You're on vacation. Enjoy!There are so many upscale restaurants you just can't keep up. The best native chefs on the island seem to migrate from one restaurant to another each season. Ask your villa manager to suggest what's hot this season. Also look at the sample menus we have collected from what we think are some of the best.There are also affordable restaurants featuring local cuisine, and many inexpensive beach bar - burger type places.If you bring your own laptop we have Wireless Broadband access to the Internet. You may use your 802.11g (supporting 802.11g or 802.11b) wireless adaptor to connect or plug directly into the router with your CAT5ethernet cable.We rent a 7 passenger fully loaded Minivan with the House for a mere US$350 per week. If you would like a different car there are many car rental agencies on island. For more information on the car click on the rates page. If you want something special, ask your villa manager to arrange for it in advance. There are not many luxury vehicles on island. Your villa manager can usually obtain the best discount available, probably better than your travel agent. Don't forget we do drive on the left on Anguilla. We are British. If this bothers you, you better take taxis.The most popular activity on Anguilla by far is going to the BEACH!! It's no wonder. We have the nicest beaches in the Caribbean. Ask your villa manager for tips. Do you want solitude or partying? They really vary. If you want golf, tennis, fishing, snorkeling, boating, windsurfing, or SCUBA, just ask your villa manager to make arrangements for you.
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Added: October 16, 2008