Accommodation
Perhaps one of the burning questions that comes up before every vacation is “Where do I stay overnight? For the Virgin Islands it is not a big problem. After all, this resort area has a well-developed infrastructure. Only it is worth noting that staying in local hotels is quite a pleasure not a cheap one.
In more detail in numbers, the average cost per day in a hotel or guesthouse ranges from 280 to 350 dollars per tourist. Of course, you can find a more economical option.
Shopping
On the Virgin Islands can be quite profitable shopping. After all, when leaving the country duty for the export of any goods or souvenirs are charged only if their total value exceeds $ 1200.
But at the same time the price for many products is much lower than in Europe and the CIS countries. For example, on the Virgin Islands, you can buy jewelry and watches at a profit.
Cameras and video equipment also have quite reasonable prices.
Women will be interested to look at a variety of perfumes, leather goods and porcelain, the price of which is also low. The most popular souvenirs from the Virgin Islands are rum, local teas, wood crafts and various spices. You can also bring exotic fruits.
So you can save a lot of money and have fun with the traders.
Local Cuisine
As obvious as it may be, the cuisine in the Virgin Islands consists mostly of seafood. One of the dishes that you must try first of all is Kapalu soup.
It is made of stewed vegetables, greens, special seafood and spices. And also one of the traditional dishes is considered – sause. In fact, it is an assortment of pork by-products.
In different regions of the country, it is prepared according to different recipes.
A separate exotic dish can be considered fritters of seafood, which locals call konk. Also very popular are clam soups and various fish steaks.
You may also be served a meat dish decorated with fried bananas and accompanied by the local bread, which resembles lavash very much. It is also sometimes used as a base for the dish.
They put seafood and various vegetables in such bread and then put it in the oven to bake.
And among the alcoholic beverages, of course, the most popular is Rum and drinks containing it.
Accommodation
Arriving on the Virgin Islands, do not count on a cheap vacation.
Economy class hotels will cost about $ 150-180 per person per night. If you do not pay much attention to the place of residence and does not want to throw away so much money, the best option for you will be the guest houses of the budget type. They cost from $75 to $120 per person per night.
It is worth noting that the quality of service and good service you will get in any hotel. After all, here in the first place, they appreciate the satisfaction and comfort of the client.
There is another option of accommodation, which differs from all previously mentioned. In the Virgin Islands it is possible to rent an apartment or even a house near the coast. The cost of such a pleasure is from $ 1,100 to $ 5,000 per week.
Transportation
The Virgin Islands have well-developed transport links. And to get to the other islands you can use a ship or plane.
The cities themselves are small, so to travel around the islands, most tourists rent bikes for outdoor activities. You can also rent a scooter or a car.
And for an urgent trip to the other side of the island you can order a cab, they are quite enough.
Rules and Safety
It is worth noting that there is no crime as such on the Virgin Islands. This is most likely due to the economic stability of the region and a fairly high standard of living among the locals.
But sometimes, however, petty crimes can occur. Because of this all visitors and tourists are advised to always obey the rules of safety.
For example, pickpockets are most common during festivals or various mass celebrations.
When you visit a cafe, then do not forget to leave a tip for the waiter. They are about 10% of the order. In large restaurants, however, tips are counted along with the main amount.