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ourist Board (BVITB) invites families to plan a spectacular summer getaway by taking advantage of incredible offers throughout the 60
class watersports, and some of the best sailing around, the BVI is the ultimate summer destination. This year, Summer FREEdom offers focus
vacation like a celebrity can book Sir Richard Branson’s private island, Necker Island, where kids can enjoy special activities like a treasure
la Rental’s portfolio of beautiful luxury villas, on the beach or in the hills, where kids under 12 can stay for free. “For the third year in a row,
ke a family getaway to our 60 beautiful islands and cays more affordable than ever,” said Sharon Flax-Mars, Director of Tourism. “The variety
ion homes gives travelers the freedom to experience the BVI however they’d like, and discounts geared toward families mean the kids can come
FREEdom program, visit www.bvitourism.com/summer or call 1-800-835-8530.
Charter Yachts
las and Vacation Homes
Villa Rental Experience
luxury of a private villa
summer. Choose from
ortfolio of beautifully
ointed villas with private
ls, on the beach or in the
s. BVI Villa Rental’s Summer
EEdom package allows kids
der 12 to stay free.
er is valid from June 1 to
ober 30, 2016.
avaberry Spring Bay Vacation
mes – Package 1 allows kids
lay and stay for free. The
r includes a one-bedroom
se with air conditioning and
mplimentary gift for each
d. Package 2, the Endless
mmer FREEdom Package,
udes a one-bedroom house
h air conditioning and a
mplimentary one-day vehicle
al. Both packages include
mplimentary WiFi and snorkel
ipment.
er for package 1 is valid
m June 1 to August 31, 2016.
er for package 2 is valid
m September 1 to October
2016.
titche Point Greathouse
ers five double bedrooms and
one kids’ bedroom. The family
package allows kids under 12
to stay for free and teenagers
to pay half-price. Guests can
stay for seven nights and pay for
six. The package also includes
a rental car, shopping-onarrival service, beach toys and
snorkeling gear, free Internet,
WiFi, local and international
phone calls, a full-day maid
service, and a villa concierge
service to arrange island
activities.
Offer is valid from June 1 to
October 30, 2016.
Red Rock Villa & Spa Offers
three highly luxurious double
bedrooms and a private SpaSuite. The Family Package
allows kids under 12 to stay
for free and teenagers to pay
half-price. With this package,
guests can stay for seven nights
and pay for six. The family
package also includes a rental
car, personalized Spa-Package,
shopping-on-arrival service,
beach toys and snorkeling
equipment, free Internet, WiFi,
local and international phone
calls, full-day maid service, and a
villa concierge service to arrange
A pristine and romantic island paradise evoking
a bygone era, the British Virgin Islands are
nonetheless easily accessible for U.S. travelers
flying into Tortola/Beef Island’s Terrence B.
Lettsome International Airport (EIS) via frequent
connecting service from nearby Puerto Rico,
St. Thomas, Antigua, or St. Maarten/St. Martin.
Visitors traveling to the BVI from St. Thomas can
also travel via ferry. Despite its status as a United
Kingdom territory, the BVI conveniently uses the
Braveheart Charters Inc.
Sail and dive on Catamaran
Braveheart this summer and
bring two kids for free. Full
scuba certification is offered
and certified divers dive for
free. Guests can sail around the
BVI and enjoy a multitude of
watersports. The offer is valid
with a minimum of five paying
guests and has a maximum
10 person occupancy. Offer is
valid from April 4 to May 31,
2016.
Necker Belle Explore the
Caribbean in style aboard
Richard Branson’s luxury
catamaran, the Necker
Belle, which sleeps up to 12
guests. Guests who charter
the Necker Belle for seven
nights can enjoy a free night
onboard. Offer is valid from
June 1 to October 30, 2016.
Sail Caribbean Sail
Caribbean’s Teen Summer
Camp allows students ages 11
to college age to live with a
staff captain and mate aboard
co-ed yachts. Voyages are
14 to 21 days and include
activities such as sailing, scuba
diving, watersports, marine
science, community service,
and cultural exchange. With
Summer FREEdom offers,
students receive $400 off
2-week trips or $550 off
3-week trips. Offer is valid
effective immediately. Sail
Caribbean is currently
accepting applications for
Summer 2016.
The Moorings Guests who
book a Moorings Bareboat
sailing charter will enjoy 20
percent savings. The offer is
valid for a minimum of sevenday sailings.
Offer is valid for travel from
April 1 to September 30,
2016.
U.S. dollar as its official currency.
For more information on all that the British Virgin
Islands have to offer, visit the official BVI Tourist
Board website at www.bvitourism.com or contact
1-800-835-8530.
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