BVI Welcome Online
Advertising on the BVI Welcome On-line web site is easy, fast and very effective. For the past several years our advertisers have found this venue a powerful tool for their marketing needs. Whether you are advertising a villa, restaurant, water sports facility or even books and maps, the results you will recieve are by far the best for your business and without a doubt, the most compatible with your advertising budget. The BVI Welcome On-line generates thousands of visitors each day from around the globe, who are seeking information about accommodations, where they want to dine, selecting a daysail, fishing and finding the best entertainment locations. We answer hundreds of emails requesting more information about our advertisers and we are always happy to reply.
The BVI Welcome On-line offers the best prices. The BVI Welcome Online Magazine is the authoritative web site for Tortola & the British Virgin Islands.
| CATEGORY | DAILY AVERAGE | TOTAL | ANNUALY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitors | 566.4 | 30,588 | Unavailable |
| Page Views | 1,659.33 | 89,604 | Unavailable |
| Hits | 5,360.26 | 289,454 | Unavailable |
| Averages were for the period of May 1, 2011 thru June 23, 2011 |
The BVI Welcome Tourist Guide
The British Virgin Islands Welcome Tourist Guide is published bi-monthly in collaboration with the B.V.I. Tourist Board, and is distributed to all visitors to the British Virgin Islands. This colourful magazine-format publication contains comprehensive information on accommodations, sailing, transportation, places to go, shopping and dining, as well as lively features on island events, people, places and history. 178,000 Welcomes are distributed annually through Customs and Immigration at all points of entry; through charter boat operators; hotels and at other tourist facilities throughout the British Virgin Islands. There is also off-island distribution through the B.V.I. Tourist Board offices in the U.S. and U.K., through paid overseas subscribers, and at travel shows attended by the Tourist Board.
Because of the high quality of the publication, it is taken home by most visitors and used as a reference for future trips, as well as passed on to others interested in travelling here. The rate sheet contains additional information on rates, deadline dates and mechanical and electronic requirements.
Annual contract advertisers in the Welcome receive a 10% discount on annual extended, display and home page advertising on BVI Welcome Online, the internet version of the Welcome.
| Issue No. | Issue period | Reserve by | If supplying material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec/Jan | Sept. 1 | Sept. 14 |
| 2 | Feb/Mar | Nov. 1 | Nov. 14 |
| 3 | Apr/May | Jan. 1 | Jan. 14 |
| 4 | Jun/Jul | Mar. 1 | Mar. 14 |
| 5 | Aug/Sept | May 1 | May 14 |
| 6 | Oct/Nov | Jul. 1 | Jul. 14 |
The LImin' Times Magazine
The The Limin' Times is the only free weekly entertainment and TV guide in the British Virgin Islands and has been serving the community for 21 years. "What's Happening," a comprehensive list of the B.V.I.'s weekly entertainment, is located in the centerfold for easy reference and is one of the magazine's most popular features. The magazine also contains a TV guide, local commentary, sports, music and up-coming events.
The popular magazine is picked up by more readers than any other weekly publication. Each week, 4,000 copies are distributed to tourists and locals throughout the British Virgin Islands at points of entry, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, charter boat firms, banks and shops. Additional magazines are distributed during peak times such as Christmas and Festival.
| Issued | Issue period | Reserve by | If supplying material | If you need an ad designed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Thursdays | Monday | Monday | Friday before the issue |
The Cruise Ship Visitor Guide Magazine
The The Cruise Ship Visitor Guide is published annually in October and is specifically targeted for the day visitor to the islands. A "pared down" version of the BVI WelcomeTourist Guide, it contains articles about the history and the culture of the islands as well as useful guides. The "Road Town Shopping Guide" provides a walking tour and a list of popular shops with an easy to use map. There is also a section on "Exploring the Islands," highlighting many historical sights and places of interest.
For those looking for an island tour, a charter sail to another island, or a chance to snorkel and soak up the sun on a remote beach, the "What to Do in a Day" guide gives some suggestions on a day's adventure. A handy ferry schedule, a list of restaurants coded by the type of food served and a centerfold map of all the British Virgin Islands make this 16 page guide an indispensable tool for those on a brief visit to the B.V.I.
The Cruise Ship Visitor Guide is distributed primarily at the Road Town Cruise Ship dock as well as with taxi drivers, shops, and other tourist attractions throughout the islands. Annual contract advertisers in the Welcome receive a 10% discount on display ads.
The BVI Restaurant Guide
The BVI Restaurant and Food Guide is a comprehensive guide to the islands' eating establishments. A color publication in a convenient 5x7 format, it features restaurants for the BVI's three main islands: Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada, and also contains a section for the outer islands. In a menu-style format, restaurants list a sampling of their dishes along with a handy "quick guide" to hours, price range and contact information. The Restaurant Guide contains a centerfold map of the B.V.I., plus a map of Road Town with coded numbers to easily locate area restaurants.
The Restaurant Guide is published annually in November and is distributed alongside the Welcome at the airport, ferry terminals, hotels, guesthouses and other tourist attractions.
This easy to use guide is designed for the visiting diner wanting to explore the many varieties of cuisine offered or residents desiring restaurant information at their finger tips.
