The British Virgin Islands are a sprinkling of over 60 small paradisiacal Caribbean islands set in a turquoise sea. 16 of the islands are large enough to be inhabited and offer the holidaymaker real seclusion and tranquillity. Lush vegetation adorns the islands, from the palm trees on the white sand beaches and mangroves, to the rain forest covered mountain tops.
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Holidays in the Virgin Islands
The island of Tortola, with yachting marina, is the largest island of the Virgin Island group. A bridge links it to Beef Island, with international airport. The best beaches are in the north of the island. Devil's Bay is wonderful for snorkeling. In the south of Tortola, its capital Rad Town has a market where you can buy tropical fruit and spices.
Places to visit in Tortola and the British Virgin Islands include:
- Sage Mountain National Park in Tortola; plus 19 others
- J R O’Neal Botanic Gardens
- Callwood Distillery in Tortola to see how rum was made
- Fort Burt and Fort Recovery in Tortola - 2 historic forts
- Cane Garden Bay for pubs and nightclubs
- Virgin Gorda for its famed collection of surreal rocks and boulders known as the baths and mysterious grottoes
- Coral island beside Anegada. Divers would be interested in the numerous shipwrecks around Anegada
- Salt Island where salt is extracted and packaged. The Queen receives an annual present of Virgin Island salt.
- Boat trip to Norman Island to view the caves
- Jost Van Dyke island for a pristine white sand coral island paradise for divers and snorkellers - just an eleven minute flight from Beef island
- Necker Island is privately owned by Richard Branson
You can get around the Virgin Islands by water taxi or plane for somewhere different. There is an annual programme of events, with some unusual ones listed such Full Moon Party and Fishermen's Jamboree.