Most food is imported but local island specialities are often available. These include lobster and fish chowder , snapper, mussel pie, conch stew, shark and other fish delicacies. In addition to the hotels, eateries can be found on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke. All kinds of rum punch and cocktails are served, plus a wide selection of imported beers, wines and spirits.
Many hotels have special nights with live music or dancing.
A full moon party takes place on the beach at Apple Bay, Tortola every month. The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board publishes details of all forthcoming events in its publication, The Welcome , which appears every two months. Apr 14-16 Virgin Gorda Easter Festival. May 28 Foxy's Wooden Boat Race . The British Virgin Islands remain linked to the British Commonwealth, and the islanders reflect many British traditions and customs.