The culture of the BVI is still influenced by the European and Arab inhabitants who have resided in the islands historically, as well as by the indigenous and surrounding Caribbean peoples. However, it is the Africans who arrived on these islands during the slave trading years that are accredited with the strongest cultural influence.
Dance, music, literature, and visual arts are prominent forms of expression in the British Virgin Islands, with a number of local artists rising to fame for their talent. Fungi is the folk music of the area. Its industrious musicians use guitars and various homemade instruments such as gourds, washboards, and more, to portray the rich culture and history on the islands - through its music. The name comes from a local food, made with corn meal as its primary ingredient.
Community is central to the residents of the British Virgin Islands, yet visitors and newcomers are warmly welcomed. Enjoy a Caribbean cruise and encounter an island community that encompasses the ability to accommodate lifestyles ranging from the simple to the luxurious, saturated with distinctly earthy character.
English is the official language here, sometimes spoken with a Creole dialect. The U.S. dollar is the official currency.
The holiday of a lifetime. The company is Alaksa-owned and thhat makes a big difference to the experineces you get i.e. meet genuine First Nations tribes people. The amount of wildlife was beyond my expectation, and seeing everything on sucha small, intimate boat made it even more spoecial and unique.
Liz O
1 day ago
Adventure Life covered all the details in planning our trip to Ireland. Any questions we had were answered immediately. Any trip glitches, which always happen when traveling, were resolved immediately. There were no worries, just fun!
Kathleen Weller
1 day ago
It was an outstanding, up-close, educational vacation of nature, culture, history, animals and geology! It was everything they promised! Binoculars were plentiful on the boat, but I'm glad I brought my own. Food was excellent. Rooms had black-out shades. Pack/wear multiple layers of clothing (I carried a small backpack when off the ship). Crew were delightful and very accommodating! Remember to jump FEET FIRST first when taking the optional polar plunge! Spend as much time outdoors as you are able and ENJOY!!!
Janet Dutton
6 days ago
Excellent travel advice and service
This is my second experience working with Adventure Life. I’m sold. Jess Heuermann is an experienced traveler and provides a lot of useful information when planning a trip. These are the questions I like to ask at the outset - What’s it like to go here, there, what would you suggest, what do people report, can we add any additional side trips? Jess took the time to answer my questions and seek additional information to share with me. Petchie Colina is outstanding in helping with travel logistics and final preparations. Adventure Life has excellent guides and offers private guides and small group adventures. We enjoyed the opportunity to talk with the guides and drivers to learn more about their countries, cultures and histories. A highlight was having the guides pick local restaurants where we could share meals together. Highly recommend.
Claire Cordon
1 week ago
Our six-day tour in Iceland went smoothly with one exception. We had asked for two rooms each night. Somehow we were booked with one room with three beds. It could not be fixed at the first hotel in Reykjavik because the hotel was fully booked. Once informed of the problem, however, Adventure Life rebooked for two rooms for the remainder of the trip. As an 85-year-old traveler, I appreciated that one could participate at different physical levels at many of the stops. Iceland is a great place to visit but on the expensive side.