The British Virgin Islands' Third Annual Summer FREEdom Program Allows Kids to Stay Free

With countless picture-perfect beaches, world-class watersports, and some of the best sailing around, the BVI is the ultimate summer destination. This year, Summer FREEdom offers focus on the whole family, allowing kids to stay free! Those looking to vacation like a celebrity can book Sir Richard Branson's private island, Necker Island, where kids can enjoy special activities like a treasure hunt or beach Olympics. Families can also choose from BVI Villa Rental's portfolio of beautiful luxury villas, on the beach or in the hills, where kids under 12 can stay for free.

"For the third year in a row, we're pleased to launch our Summer FREEdom Program to make a family getaway to our 60 beautiful islands and cays more affordable than ever," said Sharon Flax-Mars, Director of Tourism. "The variety of offers ranging from chartered yachts to luxury villas to vacation homes gives travelers the freedom to experience the BVI however they'd like, and discounts geared toward families mean the kids can come along too – for free!"

For more information about the Summer FREEdom program, visit www.bvitourism.com/summer or call 1-800-835-8530.

Hotels, Resorts, & Private Islands:

• Bitter End Yacht Club – With Package 1, Bitter End Yacht Club's signature Super Summer Family Package, kids 5 and under stay for free. The package also offers the added inclusion of a private Blue Water Day Sail. With Package 2, the 5-Night Romance Package, couples can extend their summer with the addition of a sixth night for free.
  • Super Summer Family Package is valid from June 1 to August 13, 2016. 5-Night Romance Package is valid from October 10 to 30, 2016.
• Fischer's Cove Beach Hotel & Reef Restaurant – At Fischer's Cove Beach Hotel & Reef Restaurant, kids will eat, play, and stay for free. The offer is valid for children under 12 years old who are sharing a room with parents. The package also includes complimentary beach toys, sand beach play sets or snorkeling gear, and a complimentary kid's breakfast with a menu customized for kids.
  • Offer is valid from June 1 to October 30, 2016.
• Guana Island – Guana Island is the ultimate private island experience for families. Explore seven pristine beaches, 22 hiking trails, and complimentary watersports, including Hobie Cat sailing, standup paddle boarding, kayaking, and off-the-shore snorkeling. Visit the island's organic orchard for a local fruit tasting, including mango, papaya, tangerine, sour sop, bananas, passion fruit, and more. This summer, up to two kids ages 10 and under stay for free in the same room with their parents.
  • Offer is valid from now until August 30, 2016.
• Long Bay Beach Club – Long Bay Beach Club epitomizes the tropical informality and natural beauty of the British Virgin Islands. Hidden away on one of the island's finest beaches with a mile of talcum-powder sand caressed by the gentle surf of the Caribbean Sea, Long Bay Beach Club is perfect for families seeking an island retreat. Ocean front dining and accommodations, adventure, relaxation, quality time with loved ones, and smiling faces come standard at Long Bay Beach Club. The property is offering 30 percent off summer rates plus up to two children, ages 11 and under, stay for free when sharing a room in a deluxe beachfront or beachfront suite category.
  • Offer is valid until October 31, 2016.
• Necker Island – Guests who book a room on Necker Island during Celebration Weeks can have kids ages 0 to 6 stay free. Kids stay in the super-equipped Bunk Room at the Great House, which is full of toys, books, and video games. The property can also arrange activities such as treasure hunts or beach Olympics.  
  • Offer is valid now through October 30, 2016.
• Peter Island Resort & Spa – Play and Save at Peter Island Resort & Spa! Five sugary sand beaches for endless sand castle building and activities galore await at this 1,800-acre private island paradise. Exuding a casual, welcoming informality, this luxury island resort is synonymous with relaxation and tranquility. With unparalleled service levels, "Once in a Lifetime" memories are what this property delivers. Guests can enjoy up to 30 percent off this summer plus kids 12 and under eat and stay for free.
  • Offer booking window is April 1 – October 30, 2016.
• Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina's hillside villas provide the ultimate in British Virgin Islands luxury with two-, three-, or four-bedroom private villa homes with fully equipped kitchens, master suites, private pools, and spectacular Caribbean views. Guests can enjoy even more luxury when they book five nights and receive two nights free, along with a $500 resort credit!
  • Offer is valid from June 1 to October 30, 2016.

Villas & Vacation Homes:

• BVI Villa Rental – Experience the luxury of a private villa this summer. Choose from a portfolio of beautifully appointed villas with private pools, on the beach or in the hills. BVI Villa Rental's Summer FREEdom package allows kids under 12 to stay free.
  • Offer is valid from June 1 to October 30, 2016.
• Guavaberry Spring Bay Vacation Homes – At Guavaberry Spring Bay Vacation Homes, Package 1 allows kids to play and stay for free. The offer includes a one-bedroom house with air conditioning and a complimentary gift for each child. Package 2, the Endless Summer FREEdom Package, includes a one-bedroom house with air conditioning and a complimentary one-day vehicle rental. Both packages include complimentary WiFi and snorkel equipment.
  • Offer for package 1 is valid from June 1 to August 31, 2016. Offer for package 2 is valid from September 1 to October 31, 2016.
• Katitche Point Greathouse – Katitche Point Greathouse offers five double bedrooms and one kids' bedroom. The family package allows kids under 12 to stay for free and teenagers to pay half-price. Guests can stay for seven nights and pay for six. The package also includes a rental car, shopping-on-arrival service, beach toys and snorkeling gear, free Internet, WiFi, local and international phone calls, a full-day maid service, and a villa concierge service to arrange island activities.   
  • Offer is valid from June 1 to October 30, 2016.
• Red Rock Villa & Spa – Red Rock Villa & Spa offers three highly luxurious double bedrooms and a private Spa-Suite. The Family Package allows kids under 12 to stay for free and teenagers to pay half-price. With this package, guests can stay for seven nights and pay for six. The family package also includes a rental car, personalized Spa-Package, shopping-on-arrival service, beach toys and snorkeling equipment, free Internet, WiFi, local and international phone calls, full-day maid service, and a villa concierge service to arrange island activities.
  • Offer is valid from June 1 to October 30, 2016.

Charter Yachts:

• Braveheart Charters Inc. – Sail and dive on Catamaran Braveheart this summer and bring two kids for free. Braveheart Charters Inc. offers full scuba certification and certified divers dive for free. Guests can sail around the BVI and enjoy a multitude of watersports. The offer is valid with a minimum of five paying guests and has a maximum 10 person occupancy.
  • Offer is valid from April 4 to May 31, 2016.
• Necker Belle – Explore the Caribbean in style aboard Richard Branson's luxury catamaran, the Necker Belle, which sleeps up to 12 guests. Guests who charter the Necker Belle for seven nights can enjoy a free night onboard.
  • Offer is valid from June 1 to October 30, 2016.
• The Moorings – Guests who book a BVI charter with kids for seven nights or more will receive free child safety netting. The offer applies to Moorings Bareboat and Power Charters in the BVI.
  • Offer is valid for travel from April 4 to May 31, 2016.

About the British Virgin Islands

An archipelago comprised of 60 islands and cays, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are located approximately 50 miles east of Puerto Rico, in the northwestern region of the Caribbean Sea. The main islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. Road Town, located on Tortola, is the British Virgin Islands' capital.

Renowned as one of the world's premier sailing destinations, the BVI's dynamic and vast topography provides a unique opportunity to "island hop" with ease — with each island characterized by its own cultural and natural wonders. Among these attractions are The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Anegada's Flamingo Pond, White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, and Tortola's Sage Mountain. Destination highlights also include world-class yachting, snorkeling, hiking, sustainable tourism and, for diving enthusiasts, the Caribbean's most stunning wreck dives, such as the RMS Rhone.

A pristine and romantic island paradise evoking a bygone era, the British Virgin Islands are nonetheless easily accessible for U.S. travelers flying into Tortola/Beef Island's Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) via frequent connecting service from nearby Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Antigua, or St. Maarten/St. Martin. Visitors traveling to the BVI from St. Thomas can also travel via ferry. Despite its status as a United Kingdom territory, the BVI conveniently uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency.

For more information on all that the British Virgin Islands have to offer, visit the official BVI Tourist Board website at www.bvitourism.com or contact 1-800-835-8530. 

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SOURCE British Virgin Islands Tourist Board

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