Richard Branson came up with the idea for the British Virgin Islands Kite Jam after an informal kiteboard race with Google founder Larry Page off of Branson's private island.
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British Virgin Islands
Friday Fun: Richard Branson Hosts the BVI Kite Jam
Princess suspends Virgin Islands tour after passenger killed in accident
Princess Cruises has suspended a popular shore excursion in the British Virgin Islands in the wake of an accident this week that left one of ...
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Richard Branson hosts Kite Jam in British Virgin Islands
Filed under: Surfing , Caribbean British billionaire adventurer Richard Branson is throwing a kite boarding festival in the British Virgin Islands starting this weekend, with top kite boarders from around the world descending on the topical paradise to challenge the big winds, big waves, and one another. Dubbed the BVI Kite Jam ,...
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Top Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands offer the Caribbean's best sailing but there are parties, restaurants and rum distilleries on Tortolla for landlubbers to enjoy as well.
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Chasing the offshore tax cheats – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Chasing the offshore tax cheats Sydney Morning Herald Eleven countries have signed such treaties with Australia: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, ... and more??
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Clouds hover over tax hunt – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Clouds hover over tax hunt Sydney Morning Herald Countries to sign with Australia include: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cook Islands, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, ...
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Richard Branson’s Underwater Plane for Necker Island
Virgin founder and entrepreneur Richard Branson has recently unveiled his most recent development on conquering the luxury travel industry. The Necker Nymph is an underwater plane that can dive up to 130 ft. underwater in Caribbean's private island Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
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Daily Pampering: Relax Like a Dignitary at Arundel Villa
Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations Arundel Villa was once the vacation home of political advisor and international lawyer Lester S. Hyman.
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Electric outlets of the Caribbean
Here is a brief guide to electric systems used around the Caribbean. If you’re not familiar with the different plug types, you can see illustrations here.
Anguilla, 110V, 60Hz, North American NEMA1-15, North American NEMA 5-15
Antigua, 230V, 60 Hz, North American NEMA1-15, North American NEMA 5-15
Aruba, 127V, 60 Hz, North American NEMA1-15, North American NEMA...
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Languages of the Caribbean
A number of languages are spoken in the Caribbean, most of a European origin. You can get by just about anywhere with English, but it’s fun to explore the islands and hear the local languages.
Anguilla: English
Antigua: English
Aruba: Dutch, Papiamento, English, Spanish, Castilian
Bahamas: English
Barbados: English
Bermuda: English, Portuguese
British Virgin Islands: English
Cancun: Spanish, English.
Cayman Brac: English
Curacao: Dutch,...
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