Tortola, British Virgin Islands, April 30, 2014 The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board is proud to announce its inclusion in Pack for a Purpose. Through the programme, visitors may bring much needed items such as, school and artistic supplies, books, games, and toys that may be donated to BVI schools, community projects and charities.

Pack for a Purposecombines volunteer tourism with humanitarian outreach that is tailored to suit the needs that have been specified by our local participating organisations. The programme provides a wonderful opportunity for our visitors who may wish to make a contribution to the destination through an experience that is both meaningful and impactful, said Sharon Flax-Mars, Director of Tourism.

Scrub Island Resort & Spa and Guana Island are already on board with Cooper Island Beach Club, Peter Island Spa & Resort and Necker Island joining the initiative shortly.

Scrub Islands choice of cause is The BVI Autism Centre, which is dedicated to supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorders. The BVI Autism Centre requests materials such as books, toys, and art supplies.

Guana Island is supporting the Youth Empowerment Program (YEP), a project set up on Tortola to provide youths with the opportunity to engage in activities, which allow for positive outcomes. YEP requests include encyclopaedias and alphabet flash cards.

We passionately believe that BVI businesses should give back to the community. Our guests fall in love with our islands and our people. Returning guests often ask us for ways they can contribute.Pack for a Purposeticks both boxes for our hotels to give back and our visitors to feel included. For very little effort,Pack for a Purposecan make a huge impact to the BVI and the BVI Tourist Board is delighted to be able to support such a simple, yet greatly effective initiative, said Ginny Hawksley, Manager UK and Europe, BVI Tourist Board.

For a full list of the projects requirements, please visit the British Virgin Islands section on the Pack For A Purpose website atwww.packforapurpose.org/destinations/caribbean/british-virgin-islands

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 worlds premier sailing destinations, the BVIs 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, Anegadas Flamingo Pond, and Tortolas Sage Mountain. Destination highlights also include world-class yachting, snorkeling, hiking, sustainable tourism and, for diving enthusiasts, the Caribbeans most stunning wreck dives, such as the RMS Rhone.

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British Virgin Islands Tourist Board signs up to Pack for a Purpose