The British Virgin Islands is an attractive holiday destination for kids. Although there aren’t a huge amount of children’s attractions such as play centres and theme parks, the amazing natural surroundings will provide a wonderful playground for curious kids. Explore the granite boulders and sheltered pools of The Baths for safe and easy paddling, go snorkelling in the sea caves of Norman Island, go kayaking in the calm bays, charter a yacht with the whole family, or spend your afternoons collecting sea shells and conch shells from the beach. There’s so much to do and so much to see, and with no language barriers in the BVI, getting around, shopping and eating out should be extremely easy.

Food in the British Virgin Islands is very much centred around fish and seafood – always caught fresh and always full of flavour! The most popular seafood is lobster, with the Anegada lobster holding the reputation of being the finest around and other seafood eaten here include snappers, whelks, mussels, shark and conch. Other than fish chowders, conch stew and mussel pie, traditional menus will often include spiced meat pate, roti (East Indian flat bread), Fungi (cornmeal and okra dish) and a wide selection of tasty local fruits such as papaya, mango, pineapple, soursop, sugar apple and passion fruit. Many hotel restaurants also offer continental menus or buffet style dining options so for families travelling with fussy children, there will always be something to eat. All hotels add a 10% – 12% service charge to the bill automatically so you won’t need to leave a tip but if you are eating out elsewhere, be sure to check the receipt to see if this has been added.

The history of the British Virgin Islands can be defined by five key periods; The Pre-Columbian Amerindian settlement, the Nascent European settlement, British rule (1672 to 1834), the era of Emancipation (1834 to 1950), and the modern day. The centuries have seen the Spanish, British, Dutch, French and Danish compete for control over the BVI and today, the culture of the islands takes on these European influences whilst still have very distinct cultural features of its own. British Virgin Islanders reflect many traditions and customs of Britain and the population are mainly Christian (including Methodist, Anglican and Roman Catholic). Today, the islands boast a vibrant culture and the people are often described as friendly yet reserved. Education is valued highly in the BVI and many travellers will find Islanders to be warm and hospitable.