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Not the creamy meat dish made of goose or duck found in fine restaurants, Caribbean patés are turnovers stuffed with a spicy lobster, conch, chicken, or beef filling, then deep fried. Not for the cholesterol-shy, these delicious treats make great quick lunches or snacks.

Sold only at Pusser’s stores in Tortola and Virgin Gorda, this rum gained its reputation in the British Navy.

Like their counterparts across the British Commonwealth, BVIers celebrate the Queen’s birthday every June. Filled with pageantry, the event brings out the cream of BVI society as well as school groups and bands. The governor reads a message from the Queen and hands out awards.

Made in Haiti, this premium rum comes in many varieties, which depend on the length of aging.

Limited in distribution, this Puerto Rican company makes rum eagerly sought by rum aficionados.

Join St. Croix Landmarks Society members on their monthly rambles through the many ruins that dot the island. The easy 1- to 2-hour guided walks run November through May. Members finish the day with a wine and cheese party. You need to book in advance.

In March, August, and November, the St. Croix Landmarks Society sponsors an arts and crafts fair at Whim Plantation Museum (seeWhim Plantation Museum). Music, food, and camaraderie round off the day. This event affords an opportunity to explore the St. Croix art scene as well as sample local culture.

Tarts are the Virgin Islands’ word for one-crust pies, often filled with coconut, guava, or other fruits. A word of caution: Caribbean cooks have a heavy hand with the sugar, so tarts are often sweeter than you expect.

The who’s who of St. Thomas society gathers every March 31 to remember the 1917 event that transferred ownership of the islands from Denmark to the US. The venue is the Legislature Building on the waterfront, the same site as that of the original transfer ceremony.

Take. Don’t forget towalk with your passport or other identification when visiting the islands.