41. U.S. Virgin Islands Travel Guide:Culture & Customs | U.S. News Travel U.S. Virgin Islands customs and culture. Similar to the residents of other Caribbean islands, Virgin Islanders dress casually but conservatively. Travel writers note that wearing a http://travel.usnews.com/US_Virgin_Islands/Culture/

Home Travel Other sections: Health Money Education Science ... Rankings Where to? Choose a region USA Mexico Europe Caribbean Canada All Destinations Travel Guides Caribbean U.S. Virgin Islands > Culture U.S. Virgin Islands Best of U.S. Virgin Islands... Best U.S. Virgin Islands Hotels Top U.S. Virgin Islands Attractions View Gallery St. Thomas at Night Graffizone/iStockphoto.com Travel Guide Hotels Things to Do Restaurants ... Culture Similar to the residents of other Caribbean islands, Virgin Islanders dress casually but conservatively. Travel writers note that wearing a bathing suit or even sandals anywhere besides the beach marks you as a tourist. Residents speak English, and believe in good manners. Saying "good morning," "good afternoon," or "good night" both when you enter and exit a room is considered the social norm, while failing to greet people is considered very rude. According to most sites, tipping etiquette is the same in the V.I. as in other parts of the United States; 15 to 20 percent is considered the standard, but more is appreciated for exceptional service. Best Vacations in Caribbean Best Caribbean Family Vacations: 2010 Best Affordable Caribbean Destinations: 2010 Best Caribbean Vacations: 2010 advertisement Top Hotels, Attractions and Restaurants

42. Cultural Life In The British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands CULTURAL LIFE No Frames Frames. Cultural Calendar Virgin Gorda Easter Festival BVI Spring Regatta August Festival Foxy's Halloween Party http://www.b-v-i.com/Culture/overview.htm

British Virgin Islands CULTURAL LIFE No Frames Frames Cultural Calendar Virgin Gorda Easter Festival BVI Spring Regatta August Festival Foxy's Halloween Party ... BVI Christmas W hile guests can only know a part of this vibrant culture , the vacation visit is enhanced by getting to know a little of this unique tropical land People Described as friendly, yet reserved , in some combination of British and island cultures, BVIslanders value education highly , it is said, as a result of their history. Noted for their entrepreneurial spirit, the BVI is typical of many West Indian island nations in this regard. Arawaks Native American inhabitants of the Caribbean islands as well Florida and coastal South America, the Arawaks were skilled potters, weavers, and woodworkers. See this unique pre-Columbian figure of a man with a bird face Extensive settlements have been found on Tortola, including an extensive ceremonial village near the Belmont Mound which the Arawaks may have worshipped as a zemi. Artifacts including two small zemis (and a cassava or yucca griddle ) recently found nearby are on display at the Virgin Island Folk Museum in Road Town. See

43. British Virgin Islands Culture And Folklore Island and Resort Your Information Source for Bahamas, Caribbean and South Florida living and Resort Development Real Estate Properties for Sale and Rent. http://www.islandandresort.com/culture-folklore/british-virgin-islands-resources

44. British Virgin Islands Travel Information And Travel Guide - Lonely Planet What happens when steady trade winds meet an islandflecked channel with tame currents and hundreds of protected, salt-rimmed bays? Every mariner worth his sea salt sails http://www.lonelyplanet.com/british-virgin-islands

45. Virgin Islands - Culture Definition of Virgin Islands from The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. http://culture.yourdictionary.com/virgin-islands

46. Virgin Islander Cuisine - Recipes Wiki An important part of Virgin Islands’ culture is represented by cuisine. As a result of the interactions between the indigenous Indians and Europeans, there are a lot of foods http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Virgin_Islander_Cuisine

Wikia Skip to Content Skip to Wiki Navigation Skip to Site Navigation Wikia Navigation Start a wiki Entertainment Fall TV Auction Hunters ... Recipes Wiki Recipes Wiki Navigation Browse Recipes Appetizers Main Dishes Side Dishes ... Family Recipes Random Page Wiki Activity My Favorites Recent changes Comments Virgin Islander Cuisine Edit this page Read more: Caribbean Cuisine Edited by Game widow View full history Browse All Virgin Islander Recipes Virgin Islander Appetizers ... Virgin Islander Desserts This article needs some work. You can help by adding some more information to it. Contents Virgin Islands US and UK - Cooking and Food Overview of Virgin Islander Cuisine History Cuisines of Virgin Islands US Preparation Methods for Virgin Islander Cooking ... Comments Virgin Islands US and UK - Cooking and Food Edit Overview of Virgin Islander Cuisine History Edit An important part of Virgin Islands’ culture is represented by cuisine. As a result of the interactions between the indigenous Indians and Europeans, there are a lot of foods common to the Virgin Islands and to the Caribbean nowadays. In this region there are many Caribbean dishes, American dishes and restaurants with different cuisines and fast food restaurants. The Europeans and the Africans were those who contributed to the local cuisine as they had different cooking styles and ingredients. Thus, the Europeans brought food products like Beef Wheat garlic , onions, limes, sugar cane , breadfruits and mangoes, while the importation of African slaves was a way of obtaining crops like

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