Articles

Sep 16
Anegada: Relax and Explore in paradise

Relax Anegada is a favorite get away because of its unsurpassed beauty, tranquility and laid-back luxury. The combination of hot sun and the cool waters really cannot be beaten.  The night sky in Anegada is nearly void of light pollution and star gazing is phenomenal. The wind blowing through the palms, the waves lapping up […]

Sep 16
The BVI’s Film Commission

Chasing the most exquisite topography, stunning sunsets, white sandy beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, 60 isles and cays and home of the eight wonder of the world, The Bath’s Virgin Gorda; the Virgin Islands is the dynamic backdrop for your film and production project. The Commission was established in 1992 to regulate film production activity […]

Sep 16
The Farm House – Virgin Islands Cassava Bread (Bong Bong)

This is how my grandma made it and passed it down to generations.  There are no measurements – she baked from the spirit The Process Peel, wash and grate cassava Ring the cassava in Cheese Cloth or Strainer to remove all liquid Use your hand to loosen up the casava meal after ringing Sift the […]

Sep 16
The Garden Cafe’ at Groundworks is ready to take care of your dining needs.

Imagine a venue in  the BVI that personifies the phrase, Natures Little Secrets… Picture a location that’s accessible by car and provides both a relaxing and educational atmosphere amongst the vibrant colours of nature. The Garden Cafe & Ice-Cream Parlour is nestled in the lush gardens of Groundworks BVI Plant Nursery, located in Pockwood Pond, […]

Sep 16
Wickhams Cay 2 – The insiders guide to the best shopping in Tortola

Whether you are jumping on a charter boat for a week or staying in a villa, a great place to shop for vacation essentials is Wickhams Cay 2 in Road Town. The French Deli, situated opposite the entrance to the Moorings, is a good place to start. You can grab a cappaccino whilst strolling the […]

Sep 16
HIHO: Easy To Wear Island Clothing Designed In Tortola

Over the last 10 years the HIHO clothing brand has quietly grown beyond the BVI.  From the humble roots of a famous windsurfing race, it’s now a resort and specialty store staple.  WelcomeBVI magazine sat down with HIHO owner Andy Morrell to get the info on his brand. How did the HIHO brand get its […]

Sep 16
Upgrading Virgin Islands’ Tourism Corridors

If islands could speak, Tortola and Beef Island are proudly saying “Welcome!” with two significant enhancements to our tourism corridors: the rebuild of the West End Ferry Terminal, and the construction of the Trellis Bay Welcome Centre. A tourism corridor is a “route that connects different destinations with significant tourist attractions, such as historical sites, […]

Sep 15
About Our Islands

The Virgin Islands are still popularly known as The British Virgin Islands or BVI. The archipelago of some 60 islands, islets and cays are separate from the neighboring United States Virgin Islands or USVI. They have their own almost autonomous system of government and two vibrant pillars of economic stability. Amerindians passed through the Virgin […]