 When
we started EscapeArtist the British Virgin Islands (BVI) was an oft mentioned
location for expat living and offshore banking.
That was then; this now, and now things are different. Since Tony
Blaire laid down with George W. Bush (who the USA has not yet sent to the
Hague) Blaire, in the best form of immitation, betrayed the British people.
Now thanks to these blood-suckers, there is nothing special left about
the BVI as an offshore haven, and the only ones who care to live there
are for the most part Brits. We are no longer inundated with articles nor
resources for the BVI, but with that said we should mention some vital
facts, and that is that the BVI is exceptionally beautful and is a great
place to live. There is also some indication that the BVI is a good
destination for medical tourism. Okay, we get an occasional real
estate listing for the BVI, and we do have some articles about the BVI
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Living: Sanctuaries of the BVI -
The Beef Island Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport was rebuilt
in 2002. It now has a new sleek passenger terminal building of 46,000 square
feet, an extended runway of approximately 4,700ft. A fire station and an
air control tower and administration, and finally provision for re-fuelling
have made a tremendous difference to air access to the BVI. The airport
is just twenty minutes from the capital of the BVI, Road Town, and a one
minute taxi ride to many of the ferry terminals for the outer resort islands
like Peter, Necker, Virgin Gorda and Guana. The airport runways and apron
are a sort of up market parking lot with priceless views for a number of
private jets and charter helicopters. These elite aircraft ferry people
discreetly in and out of the islands against the breathtaking backdrop
of the ocean and Guana and Scrub Islands. |
 Maintaining
Good Health and Upgrading Wellbeing - A review of Healthcare in the BVI
- The territory of the British Virgin Islands is home to over 27,000 people,
but during the year it is the host to thousands of visitors who come to
enjoy our beautiful islands, sailing, diving, vacationing in our hotels,
inns and villas, and visiting on cruise ships. The government, private
and voluntary organisations of our small country are not only responsible
for the care of the residents, but also of our visitors, visitors who may,
quite unexpectedly, suffer life-threatening or crippling accidents or medical
emergencies, as well as the minor injuries and loss of pills and medications
that are a normal part of life. Tags: Cuba
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-The Next Expat Property Hotspot? - There
are countless articles floating around about Cuba's potential to become
the next property hotspot - some imply that lifting travel restrictions
on American tourists will kick start a rise in property prices as they'll
fall for Havana's faded charms, or the beautiful Caribbean beaches, and
want a piece for themselves - so what's the reality? Two hurdles stand
in the way of a real estate boom in Cuba (three if you include the need
for a stable, democratically elected government). Allowing American tourists
in won't make a difference to the country's property market. In fact, tourist
numbers hit an all-time high this year. This country's a mainstream destination
for Canadians and Europeans. Cuba received more than a million tourists
in the first four months of 2010. That's double the number during the same
period in 2009. Tourism minister Manuel Marrero released the figures at
a tourism fair in Havana this month. He also spoke about government plans
to boost real estate development, and specifically tourism amenities--marinas,
spas, and golf courses. |
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Tale of Two T'ings: Money and Time – Buying Property in the B.V.I. By A.J.
Edwards - So you think that you would like
to relocate and buy a home in in the British Virgin Islands? There is an
old saying: If you need to ask the price of a fancy item, you can’t afford
it! There is a lot of truth in this and it can be applied to the situation
in the British Virgin Islands, particularly with respect to buying property.
In the BVI, if you need to ask the price of a house here, you can’t afford
it, and if you want to know how long the process will take, you can’t spare
the time! Having decided that all of the above do not apply, the first
step is to find a suitable property. One way is to take a vacation and
simply look around, but that is not likely to help, since most of the desirable
properties are fairly well off the beaten track on Tortola. And then there
are several developments on some of the smaller islands, such as Virgin
Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke that you just cannot get to without prior
arrangements and a boat or a plane. Moreover, sometimes you can get lucky
for a cool twenty or thirty million and actually find a complete private
island on the market. But let's keep our feet on the ground. |
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the British Virgin Islands? Now Choose your Charter Boat. by Kate Johnston
- So you’ve chosen the BVI? It can’t have been a difficult decision - picture
perfect beaches, crystal clear waters and a laid back lifestyle. This area
is world renowned for its near perfect sailing conditions – steady winds,
warm waters and an abundance of secluded islands to hop between. So the
obvious choice is to explore under sail, but choosing who to charter with
isn’t always so simple. Welcome to one of the finest and most protected
sailing areas on the planet. The Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles
is a well-known and much-loved ‘sailor's playground’. It's the ultimate
Caribbean yachting destination for those who know how to sail and anyone
who has yet to try. |
 Gaviota,
The Last Cowgirl in Cuba by Kirk Stephan
- I become even more schitzy than usual when I visit Cuba. Comparing the
resilience and vitality of the people with the shards of their ramshackle
society is interesting at times and other times a heart-breaker. This last
trip wasn’t different, except for one new aspect... December 1:The first
inkling that things continued to change at an amazing pace was the absence
of “smoke” in the passenger compartment as we took off from the airport
in Cancun. I’d been used to getting some great photos of folk’s faces amidst
the air-conditioning steam that shot out of vents into the cabin just as
the Russian jets of Cubana Airline would leave the runway. Alas, no more
excitement here; Cuba has gone “Euro” with the acquisition of French planes. |
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vs The Caribbean: Which is Right for You?
- In 2009 I lived in the Dominican Republic, a small nation in the Caribbean,
for 6 months. But since 2005 I have been living on and off in Ecuador.
I love both places, but even though they may seem similar on the surface,
they are very different. Both with their pros and cons, you just have to
pick your poison, like picking between a blond and brunette. Here is how
they compare: Costs: Ecuador wins. Ecuador food, housing, public transport,
healthcare and real estate are all cheaper. The only thing that is cheaper
in the Dominican are the flights from the US. Food: Ecuador wins. Dominican
food tends to be greasy, fatty and lacks much variety. Ecuador food is
a delicious mix of seafoods, local fruits and veggies, soups and more.
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Virgin Islands Country Specific Information - Offers travel information
including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security,
crime, health and transport. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a British
overseas territory, part of the British West Indies, lying about 60 miles
east of Puerto Rico. There are about 50 islands in the BVI, many of which
are uninhabited. Tortola is the main island, other islands include Virgin
Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada. Tourist facilities are widely available.
Read the Department of State Background Notes on the United Kingdom for
additional information.
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- The World Factbook: The British Virgin Islands - Features
map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy,
communications, transportation, military and more. First inhabited by Arawak
and later by Carib Indians, the Virgin Islands were settled by the Dutch
in 1648 and then annexed by the English in 1672. The islands were part
of the British colony of the Leeward Islands from 1872-1960; they were
granted autonomy in 1967. The economy is closely tied to the larger and
more populous US Virgin Islands to the west; the US dollar is the legal
currency.
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BBC
News - Regions and territories: British Virgin Islands - Named
by Christopher Columbus in 1493, the islands were settled by the Dutch
until 1666. The main island of Tortola was annexed by the Leeward Islands
governor in 1672. The BVI as a whole became part of Britain's Leeward Islands
colony in 1872. The Leewards were administered under a federal system until
1956. After the Leewards had been de-federated, the BVI were granted separate
colony status in 1960 and were awarded a limited degree of self-rule in
1967. Subsequent legislative amendments over the next few decades gradually
extended the islands' autonomy.
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and the USA - Hopes are rising for reconciliation
between Cuba and the USA following the election of Barack Obama as president.
The main obstacles to restoring relations are that either the USA would
have to drop demands for democracy on the island, or Cuba would have to
accept and implement them. Both are equally unlikely scenarios with no
obvious middle ground on which to base a compromise. During the presidential
election campaign Obama stated that the current embargo would remain in
place to be used as a bargaining chip to bring about democratic change
in Cuba. However, many political experts suggest that a greater impact
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the people suffer. Lifting the restrictions would give the population the
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