Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine October 2018 | Page 205

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including Bitter End Yacht Club and Rosewood
Little Dix Bay.
Traveling to the BVI has never been easier. We
have regained full capacity in terms of airlift and
ferry service, with some airlines even expanding
service between San Juan and Tortola.
Over the past several months, we have hosted
major events like the annual BVI Spring Regatta
and the Emancipation Festival, a celebration
that highlighted our culture and resilience.
This November, BVI Food Fete will return with a
fantastic lineup of culinary events.
As we reflect on the lessons learned from
Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the BVI recognizes
the need to plan for the future. The government
successfully restored 100% of power across all of
our islands by May 2018, while continuing efforts
to strengthen our infrastructure in anticipation of
future storms. Click here for information on the
Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Act.
There is also a new Disaster Alert App launched
by the BVI Department of Disaster Management
to improve disaster alert notifications for our
residents and guests.
For those looking to off er their support to the
BVI, the most vital way to help -- as always -- is
by booking a trip and patronizing our local
hotels and businesses. The Tourist Board will also
continue running the Seeds of Love program
to replant the islands’ indigenous trees and
vegetation in Tortola, Virgin Gorda and other
islands. Donations can be made here.
General donations for the territory are still
welcome through the BVI Recovery Fund.
The BVI is grateful to all of the volunteers and
“voluntourists” who have devoted time and
energy to our recovery. We thank everyone for
their passionate support, as the British Virgin
Islands continue to progress, and we look
forward to providing ongoing updates on the
status of our cherished islands.”