<B>BVI FACTS</B>

<UL><LI>	All visitors that enter the British Virgin Islands must have a valid passport.  To renew or obtain a US passport, go to the State Department <a href="http://www.travel.state.gov/passport" class="links">www.travel.state.gov/passport</a>
<LI>	A visa is NOT required to enter BVI (for US and Canadian citizens).
<LI>	Although part of the Empire, the US dollar is the official currency of BVI.
<LI>	UK road rules apply, drivers use left-hand traffic in BVI.
<LI>	BVI is on Atlantic Standard Time, equivalent to US Eastern Standard Time.
<LI>	Major credit cards are accepted throughout the island.  There are several ATMs throughout the island.
<LI>	Rental cars are available on Virgin Gorda as well as taxi services.
<LI>	US cell phone reception is spotty.  Internet access and wifi is available depending on your lodging option.</UL>

<B>BVI TRAVEL BASICS</B>
The most common way for visitors to travel to Virgin Gorda is to fly into either Tortola (BVI) or St. Thomas (USVI) and take a ferry to Virgin Gorda, however you can fly directly via Puerto Rico to the island of Virgin Gorda.  Check out the following web site with more detailed information on travel to Virgin Gorda as well as ferry routes and schedules, <a href="http://www.beyc.com/index.php/travel-information.html" class="links">www.beyc.com/index.php/travel-information.html</a>.

<B>TRAVEL FACTS</B>

<UL><LI>	If you are traveling via ferry to Virgin Gorda, <B>make sure to check ferry departure times prior to booking a plane ticket so you can be assured to make the last ferry of the day</B>.  Alternatively, you can plan to spend a night in Tortola or St. Thomas.
<LI>	All guests will have to go through UK customs.  Depending on your port of entry, you will either enter customs at Beef Island Airport in Tortola, the Virgin Gorda Airport or at a ferry stop in BVI.
<LI>	It is recommended to reserve ferry tickets no more than two weeks in advance, as schedules can change slightly.
<LI>	Please note that <B>direct</B> ferries from St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda leave only on Tuesday and Thursday.  This just means you will need to first go to Tortola and take a second ferry to Virgin Gorda if you are arriving/departing other than these days.
<LI>	According to the ferry map below the ferry makes several stops throughout the islands.  If you are staying around Mango Bay, our stop is the first one at The Valley (Spanishtown).
<LI>	The North Sound Express Ferry is a five-minute walk from the Beef Island Airport in Tortola, however it is recommend that guests take a short (10 minute) taxi ride from Charlotte Amalie Airport in St. Thomas to the ferry dock.</UL>

<B>AIR TRAVEL</B>
<I><B>Group Discount Code for American Airlines</B></I>:  If any part of your flight to either Tortola or St. Thomas is on American Airlines, American Eagle and American Connection services please enter the group promotional code <B>6660AX</B>.  Each guest will receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable published fare that is available when reservations are made.  Travel is valid <B>06/05/2010 thru 06/19/2010</B>.

We are also looking at getting group rates from Chicago.  If you are interested, please contact Shannon for more information.  Also note that <B><I>Spirit Airlines</I></B> does have some economical fares flying into St. Thomas.

<B>From Tortola:</B> Most major carriers connect at San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) to BVI via the main port of entry, Tortola, at Beef Island Airport (EIS).  From Tortola, you can take the North Sound Express Ferry to a few entry points on the island.  Ferry travel time is around 30 minutes.

<B>From Puerto Rico:</B> Direct flights into Virgin Gorda Airport (VIJ) can be booked on 
Air Sunshine, <a href="http://www.airsunshine.com" class="links">www.airsunshine.com</a>.

<B>From the US Virgin Islands:</B>  Major carriers travel to Charlotte Amalie Airport (STT) in St. Thomas.  From St. Thomas, guests can take several ferry operators to Tortola and Virgin Gorda.  Ferry travel time is around 90 minutes.
>Group Ferry Rates from St. Thomas:  Please let us know if/when you plan arrive at in STT, we can receive group discounts for travelers depending on the size of the group.

<B>FERRY SERVICES</B>
For more complete USVI and BVI ferry information and operators, visit <a href="http://www.bestofbvi.com/info/info_bviferry.htm" class="links">www.bestofbvi.com/info/info_bviferry.htm</a>.

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<a href="http://www.cheaptickets.com" class="links">www.cheaptickets.com</a>
<a href="http://www.travelocity.com" class="links">www.travelocity.com</a>
<a href="http://www.sidestep.com" class="links">www.sidestep.com</a>
<a href="http://www.kayak.com" class="links">www.kayak.com</a>
<a href="http://www.orbtiz.com" class="links">www.orbtiz.com</a>
<a href="http://www.expedia.com" class="links">www.expedia.com</a>









