Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOULDER(MAY-JUL)
» Crowds and prices drop off
» Trade winds lessen and the sea calms, so snorkeling and sailing are smoother
» The pace is more relaxed, with a better chance to appreciate local culture
LOW SEASON(AUG-NOV)
» Hurricane season peaks, along with rainfall
» Many attractions keep shorter hours
» Some businesses close altogether (especially during September)
Websites
»
BVI Tourist Board
(
www.bvitourism.com
)
Official site with comprehensive info.
»
BVI Welcome Magazine
(
www.bviwelcome.com
)
Lists ferry schedules, beaches and
diving sites.
»
USVI Department of Tourism
(
www.visitusvi.com
)
Official site.
»
Virgin Islands Now
(
www.vinow.com
)
USVI info from local residents.
»
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/us-virgin-islands
and
www.lonelyplanet.com/
british-virgin-islands
)
Destination information, hotel bookings, traveler forum.
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1 US$0.99
Canada
C$1 US$1
Europe
€1 US$1.37
Japan
¥100 US$1.21
New Zealand
NZ$1 US$0.77
UK
UK£1 US$1.60
For current exchange rates see
www.xe.com
.
