British Virgin Islands

Friday Fun: Richard Branson Hosts the BVI Kite Jam

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips

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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Princess suspends Virgin Islands tour after passenger killed in accident

February 25, 2010
By USA Today

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

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips
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

February 15, 2010
By Island Tips

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

February 14, 2010
By Island Tips
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

February 14, 2010
By Island Tips
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

February 2, 2010
By Island Tips
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

January 26, 2010
By Island Tips
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

September 5, 2006
By Ken

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

August 15, 2006
By Ken

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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