US Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands Division of Tourism, c/o Destination Marketing,
Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road, Chiswick, London W4 5PY
T: 020 8994 0978, E: usvi@destination-marketing.co.uk, W: www.usvitourism.vi
Thomas alone, each offering peace
Size 133 square miles
and tranquility. In addition to natural
Currency: US dollar
beauty, the US Virgin Islands has a
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 340
rich history in colonial forts, restored
Population: 90,000
plantations, art galleries and house
Main city: Charlotte Amalie (St
museums. Accommodation ranges
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from scenic campsites to luxurious
Local time: GMT -4
resorts, private houses, villas and
apartments.
Language: The official language
is English
Outdoor adventure is abundant,
including tennis, golf, horseback
THE US Virgin Islands are made up of riding, biking, sport-fishing and
over 50 islands, from the best-known hiking. Watersports includes
islands of St Thomas, St John and St scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing,
Croix to tiny islets, cays and rocks. windsurfing, parasailing and
St Croix is characterised by its “snuba”, a combination of
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opportunities. great dining and duty-free shopping. the world. This is accompanied by environment while allowing visitors
Two thirds of St John, the smallest Charlotte Amalie is a bustling 43 other stunning beaches on St to enjoy its pristine wonder.
Venezuela
Venezuela Tourist Department,
c/o The Embassy of the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela, 1 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2HR
T: 020 7584 4206, E: comercio@venezlon.co.uk, W: www.venezlon.co.uk
Size: 352,144 square miles (912,050
shellfish are found on the menu.
square kilometres) Most visitors are drawn to the country
View from the front line
Currency: Bolivar
for popular destinations such as the “Venezuela is a spectacular
simply stunning Angel Falls, the Orinoco destination with a combination
Dialling code from the UK: 00 58
Delta, the Andes, the Los Rocues of stunning scenery and
Population: 25,730,435
Archipeloago National Park and sightseeing opportunities
Main city: Caracas Venezuela’s own Caribbean combined with the beach. It
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beaches, mountains, plains and undiscovered. dishes, the museum in five-star hotels.It has simple
nature. It has over 3,000 kilometres As one of the most of modern art, several accommodation for people to
of Caribbean coast where coconut bio-diverse regions in the shopping centres and a range just lay their heads in a
palms complement the sandy beaches world, the diversity of the landscape of national parks, Caracas caters for all. convenient way.
and 5,000 metres of snow-capped and distinct habitats has resulted in Overlooked by the Avila Mountain Not many families in the British
mountains. It is situated in the the evolution of Venezuela’s flora and and close to the coastline, it has a tourist market are currently
southernmost part of the Caribbean, in fauna. Species of mammal include the unique climate. booking for Venezuela as children
view of Aruba, Trinidad and Tobago and jaguar, puma, capybara and the bird Caracas boasts impressive modern need many vaccinations before
its own island of Margarita. population includes the pelican and architecture. Sights include the Plaza going there. However, families
This country combines the best of the toucan. Bolivar and the Casa Natal de Bolivar. with teenagers would opt to go
four distinct worlds. It is bounded to There is an abundance of mangos, The beauty of Venezuela is there as it does provide glorious
the luxury of the Caribbean by its north papayas, coconuts, guavas and passion characterised by a mix of the Andes, weather all year round.”
coast, Brazil by its south, Guyana by the fruit to name a few. Venezuela also the Orinoco and the Caribbean, which Gillian, Geodyssey, London
east and Colombia by the west. In spite has many traditional fish dishes. Trout, combines together to present an
of everything it has to offer, Venezuela red snapper, catfish, oysters and other experience to treasure.
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