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Tipping/Gratuities:
Same as in the US; 10-15% depending on the service. Some restaurants & hotels will automatically add a 10% gratuity. If in doubt, just ask. Give porters and bellboys 50 cents per bag, taxi drivers 10-15% of the fare.

Telephones:
Calling international is easy from Antigua and Barbuda. Most hotels offer Direct calling service, or can connect you with an international operator for calling home.

Taxes:
Antigua & Barbuda has an airport departure tax, a room tax of 8.5% and service charge of 10%.

Electricity:
Part of the island is 110 volts, the remainder is 220 volts. Most hotels have both voltages available. The type of plug used is the standard american flat pin.

Appropriate Attire:
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants. Some hotels and restaurants stipulate jacket and tie for men and dresses for women in the evening.

Time Zone:
Atlantic Standard Time, GMT -4.

	Currency/Money: Official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar which is fixed to the US dollar. Travelers checks and major credit cards are welcome everywhere.
Banks: Banking hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm and again from 3:00pm to 5:00pm; Friday from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Banks in Antigua
American International Bank Address: Woods Estate Friars Hill Rd, St John's Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1673 Phone: (1-268) 462-3243 Fax: (1-268) 462-1262	American Pacific Trading Address: New Gate Street Phone: (1-268) 462-8000 Fax: (1-268) 462-9898	Antigua & Barbuda Development Bank Address: 27 St. Mary's Street Mailing Address: P.O>box 1279 St John's Phone: (1-268) 462-0838 Fax: (1-268) 462-0389
Antigua Barbuda Investment Bank Ltd Address: High St. Box 1679, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 480-2700 / (1-268) 480-2701 / (1-268) 480-2702 Fax: (1-268) 480-2750	Antigua Commercial Bank Address: St Mary's & Thames Sts. John's Phone: (1-268) 481-4200 Fax: (1-268) 481-4229 www.acbonline.com	Antigua Overseas Bank Ltd Address: High St. Box 1679, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 480-2700 / (1-268) 480-2701 / (1-268) 480-2703 Fax: (1-268) 480-2750
Bank Of Antigua Ltd Address: 1000 Airport Blvd Coolidge Box 315,, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 480-5300 Fax: (1-268) 480-5433	Bank Of Nova Scotia The Address: High St., St John's Mailing Address: P.O. Box 342 Phone: (1-268) 480-1500 Fax: (1-268) 480-1554	Barclays Bank PLC Address: High St. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 225 St John's Phone: (1-268) 480-5000 Fax: (1-268) 462-4910
Barrington Bank Address: Suite 2A Ryan's Place High St. Box 3376, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 481-1777 Fax: (1-268) 481-1778	Caribbean American Bank Address: Suite 7 Wood Centre Friar's Hill Rd. Phone: (1-268) 462-9210 Fax: (1-268) 462-9235	Caribbean Banking Corporation Ltd. Address: 45 High St. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1324 St John's Phone: (1-268) 462-4217 Fax: (1-268) 462-5040
CIBC Caribbean Limited Address: High St & Corn Alley St John's Phone: (1-268) 480-8500 Fax: (1-268) 480-8550	First Caribbean International Bank Ltd. Address: Old Parham Road Mailing Address: PO Box 28 Phone: (1-268) 562-2640 Fax: (1-268) 562-2641 www.firstcaribbeanbank.com	Heritage Bank Of London Address: Friars Hill Rd. Phone: (1-268) 562-1069 Fax: (1-268) 562-1071
International Exchange Bank Address: Woods Centre Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2023 Phone: (1-268) 562-0197 Fax: (1-268) 562-0195	Overseas Development Trust Corporation Address: Int'l Banking Centre Woods Ce Friars Hill Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2480 Phone: (1-268) 462-9232 Fax: (1-268) 462-9215	Royal Bank Of Canada Address: High & Market Sts. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 252 St John's Phone: (1-268) 480-1150 Fax: (1-268) 480-1190
Standford International Bank Ltd Address: 2000 Airport Boulevard Box 3300,, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 480-3700 Fax: (1-268) 480-3737	Stanford International Bank Ltd. Address: 1000 Airport Boulevard Mailing Address: P.O. Box 315 Phone: (1-268) 462-4283 Fax: (1-268) 462-0040	Swiss American Bank Ltd Address: Woods Centre Unit 4 Box 1302, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 480-2346 / (1-268) 480-2207 / (1-268) 4802208 Fax: (1-268) 462-1831
Swiss American National Bank Of Antigua Address: High St. Box 1302, St. John's Phone: (1-268) 480-2230 Fax: (1-268) 462-0274

Medical Facilities:
There are several general practitioners and specialists on the island, a hospital and a private clinic. No vaccinations are required unless the visitor is arriving from an endemic area. Recompression chambers are available by air ambulance at nearby Saba and in St. Thomas. Pharmaceutical services are widely available.

Hospitals in Antigua
Adelin Medical Centre Address: Fort Road, St John's Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1123 Phone: (1-268) 462-0866 Fax: (1-268) 462-2386	Belmont Clinic Address: Antigua Phone: (268) 562-1343 / (268) 562-1345

Passports & Immigration:
U.S. , Canadian, U.K. and passport holders of other European Union countries nationals require proof of citizenship, a valid passport, original or certified birth certificate. Other nationalities should contact the nearest tourist office for entry requirements.

Traveling with Pets
An import permit must be obtained from the Chief Veterinary Officer before the importation of all animals. In order to obtain this permit, the intended animal must first be micro-chipped and its blood tested for Rabies Titer at an approved laboratory. The result of such tests must then be forwarded to:

The Acting Chief Veterinary Officer
PO Box 1282
St. Johns, Antigua Tel/Fax: (268) 460-1759

Shopping Hours:
Monday - Saturday 8:00am to noon and 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Personal Safety:
Antigua & Barbuda are relatively crime free, but exercise normal precautions, and common sense; i.e. don't leave valuables unattended in rental cars or on the beach

Travel Agents and Bureaus in Antigua
Alexander Parrish (Antigua)LTD Thames Street Box 45 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-0187 Tel: (268)462-0387/4458 Fax: (268)462-4457	Bryson’s Travel Agency Long and Thames Street Box 162 Tel: (268)480-1230 Tel: (268)480-1233/4/6 Fax: (268)462-5324	Carib-World Travel Cruise Specialists Woods Centre Box W122 St.John’s Tel: (268)480-2999 Fax: (268)480-2985 Redcliff Street Branch (268)480-2990 Fax: (268)480-2995
Global Travel & Tours LTD High Street St. John’s Tel: (268)480-1001 Tel: (268)480-1002/3/4/5 Fax: (268)480-1006	International Travel Consultants LTD Thames & Church Streets Box 346 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-0811 Tel: (268)462-2053/0634/9781 Fax: (268)462-4156	Kiskidee Travel & Tours Briggins Road Box 185 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-4801 Tel: (268)463-7392 Fax: (268)462-4802

Tour Operators & Ground Handling Agents in Antigua
Alexander Parrish (Antigua) LTD Thames Street Box 45 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-0187 Tel: (268)462-0387/4458 Fax: (268)462-4457 Email: apal@candw.ag	Antours Corner Long & Thames Street Box 508 Tel: (268)462-4788 St. John’s VC.Bird Int’l Airport Branch (268)460-7374 Fax: (268)462-4799	BO Tours Box 2323 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-6632 Fax: (268)462-5336
Destination Antigua P.O Box 804 St. John’s Tel: (268)463-1944 Fax: (268)463-3344	International Travel Consultant LTD Thames & Church Street Box 346 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-0811 Tel: (268)462-2053/0634/9781 Fax: (268)462-4156	National Tours Tel: (268)462-7979 Fax: (268)462-7979
Paradise Island Tours Tel: (268)462-7208/727-5632 John Henry Tel: (268)461-8179/727-6953 Michael Joseph Email: Sales@ paradiseislandtours.com	Antigua Vacations Ltd Box 1026 St. Mary’s Street Jardine Court Tel: (268)460-7383 Tel: (268)460-7384/6919 Tel: (268)463-8959 antvacation@candw.ag	Kiskidee Travel & Tours Briggins Road Box 185 St. John’s Tel: (268)462-4801 Tel: (268)463-7392 Fax: (268)462-4802
Nicholson's Travel Agency P.O. Box 185 St. John's, Antigua W.I. Tel: (268) 463-7391/2 Fax: (268) 462-4802	Coral Island Tours Group,Tours,Transfers, Incentive Programs Redcliff Quay Box 1275 St. John’s Tel:(268)460-5625 Fax:(268)460-5626 E-Mail coralisland@candw.ag	Wadadli Travel & Tours Ltd. St. John’s Tel: (268)462-2227/28 Tel: (268)773-0364/724-0367 Tel: (268)560-5087 Email: Friday@ wadadliislandtours.com

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