Accommodation
Hotels
A wide range of hotel accommodation is available; a full list can be obtained from the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (see Contact Addresses section). There is a 7 per cent hotel accommodation tax added to all hotel bills. For further information, contact the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association, PO Box 376, Wickham’s Cay, Road Town, Tortola (tel: 43514; fax: 46179; e-mail: bbchand.ccha@surfbvi.com; website: www.bvihotels.org).
Grading: Although there is no grading structure, many hotels in the Caribbean offer accommodation according to one of a number of plans. FAP is Full American Plan; room with all meals (including afternoon tea, supper, etc). AP is American Plan; room with three meals. MAP is Modified American Plan; breakfast and dinner included in the price of the room and, in some places, British-style afternoon tea. CP is Continental Plan; room and breakfast only. EP is European Plan; room only.
Self-catering
Villas, houses and cottages can be hired on a weekly or longer basis. Information on properties is available from the Tourist Board.
Camping
Only permitted on authorised sites. Details of sites and facilities are available from the Tourist Board. Backpacking is actively discouraged.
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