Anguilla Shopping:
Anguilla shopoing is not exactly a mecca, but it is just a short ferry ride to St. Martin for serious shoppers. Anguilla shopping has great local crafts and luxury fashion (think islands, not 5th ave.) Specialty island fashions dominate shopping in Anguilla; with sunglasses, jewelry, swimwear and sportswear dominating. These items carry weight, as Anguilla shopping does not have the luxury of a duty-free shopping structure. Anguilla shopping can be a treat of local flavor though, head to the Valley (the biggest arts and crafts gathering for shopping in Anguilla) and find local artists newest works alongside carved island symbols in a great contrast of Caribbean art.
Boutique at Malliouhana:
For upscale shoping on Anguilla; it sells designer jewelry, La Perla swimwear, Go Silk resort wear and other upscale items.
CuisinArt Resort & Spa Art Gallery:
Located at the resort on Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla Antonio Nimiaci’s gallery displays a nice selection of original art from Italy by world-renowned artists.
Devonish Gallery:
The Devonish Gallery on Anguilla features wood, stone and clay creations by internationally acclaimed Courtney Devonish a sculptor who works in wood and ceramics. The gallery, also, features other artists and a collection of antique maps as well as bead jewelry.
Glass Island:
Italian artist Gianni Bracciali produces original platters, tiles, jewelry and decorative objects in this working glass studio.
Java Wraps:
Carries batik clothing for the entire family.
La Romana:
Swimwear, Fendi fashions and good luggage.
Anguilla Shopping (groceries):
Visitors will find the supermarkets in Anguilla are well stocked and offering a staggering array of exotic and distinguished speciality foods for the good life. There are large grocery stores on Anguilla in The Valley and smaller convenience stores located all over the island, some are open until 9:00 PM and some are even open on Sunday.
Anguilla ATMS:
Anguilla offers several ATMS and they are located in The Valley including one at Scotia Bank which accepts most international cards. Presently, there are five ATMs located on Anguilla; one each at National Bank of Anguilla (NBA), Scotia Bank, Caribbean Commercial Bank and Ashley & Sons Grocery.
Anguilla Banks:
Banks on Anguilla are open from 8 AM - 2 PM, Monday-Thursday and from 8 AM - 4 PM on Fridays.
Anguilla Villas-Budgeting/Costs To Rent A Villa on Anguilla:
In addition to the weekly rental rate for a villa on Anguilla, the additional costs involved include but are not limited to the following:
Air Transportation
Car Rentals
Groceries & beverages
Tip for the staff
Anguilla Currency:
The Eastern Caribbean dollar which is fixed to the U.S. Dollar at US $1.00=EC $2.68 is the legal tender on Anguilla. Major credit cards are widely accepted as well.
Anguilla Pre-stocking:
For the villas on Anguilla that include the services of a staff, it is advisable to have the villa pre-stocked for your arrival at the villa. By pre-stocking the villa for a guest’s arrival, it enables the staff to provide a meal on arrival for tired and weary guests upon their arrival on Anguilla.