British Virgin Islands Local Customs

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

As tourism is very important to the British Virgin Islands economy visas are not required..

Travel Health

Peebles Hospital in Road Town (Tortola) offers a full range of medical services and there..

Local Currency

The official unit of currency in the British Virgin Islands is the US dollar, which comes..

Weather

The climate of the British Virgin Islands is maritime tropical, which means warm..

Local Customs

Like other Caribbean commonwealth territories, the British Virgin Isles culture has been..

Languages

The official language of the British Virgins Islands is English, although Virgin Island..

Transport Options

There are no direct flights into the British Virgin Islands from the US, Canada, Europe..

Local Food

Travelers looking to sample Caribbean cuisine should head for local eateries in the major..

Local Timezones

Local time in the British Virgin Islands is GMT -4, or Eastern Time (US and Canada).

Dutyfree Limits

Travelers to the Virgin Islands over 18 years do not have to pay duty on up to 200..

Local Customs

Like other Caribbean commonwealth territories, the British Virgin Isles culture has been influenced primarily by Britian and the US. The predominant religion is Christianity and the major denomination are Methodist, Anglican, and Baptist.

British Virgin Islanders are relatively conservative sartorially, so smart-casual attire is appropriate for the night-life. Beach-wear should not be worn on the streets.

Islanders are friendly and laid back, but also polite as well, and visitors will do well to follow suit. It is impolite, for instance, to take photographs of islanders without their permission.

A 10-15% tip is customary for good service in restaurants and porters will expect $1 per bag. Hotels often add a service charge to accomodation and food bills, however, so check at the desk before tipping other staff members.

Highlights of British Virgin Islands

Cane Garden Bay Information

Set on Tortola’s north shore, this long, lovely, curved bay is sheltered from heavy winds, making it a popular..

Elizabeth Beach Information

A broad expanse of fine white sand, the north shore’s Elizabeth Beach (also known as Lambert Bay) gives sun..

Savannah Bay Beach (Virgin Gorda) Info

Just north of Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, and a short drive from Spanish Town, pristine Savannah Bay is a long, quiet..

The Baths (Virgin Gorda) Information

Perhaps one of the most picturesque and recognizable beaches on the planet, The Baths are made up of a series of small..

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