British Virgin
Islands
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Virgin Island Vacation rental listings
Tortola - The largest island in
the BVI, Tortola offers a variety of exciting vacation
possibilities.
Virgin Gorda - The third largest
island of the BVI, Virgin Gorda measures eight and a half square
miles.
 Jost
Van Dyke - Although it measures just four miles by three, with
the highest point at 1,054 feet, Jost Van Dyke has fewer than
200 inhabitants, and they are widely known as a welcoming
people.
Anegada -The only coral island in
the volcanic BVI chain, Anegada measures 11 miles by three, its
highest point is just 28 feet above sea level.
Other Islands - Scattered in an
aquamarine sea, the British Virgin Islands flank the broad Sir
Francis Drake Channel, which has beguiled sailors for centuries
with scalloped coves and good anchorages. There are over 60
islands in all, whose names reflect their colourful past. The
other main islands are discussed in this section.
The British Virgin Islands are famous around the
world for its sailing waters. Whether your an expereinced sailor you can captain
your own bareboat, go island hopping by renting a power boat . Or take a daysail
sit and relax while a captain takes you to discover great snorkeling spots,
remote beaches and much more in the B.V.I. Or better yet give youreslf the
sailing luxury vacation you always wanted with a crewed charter yes with captain
and crew, explore why they call the British Virgin Islands a sailors paradise.
.Whether you are vacationing for your wedding, honeymoon, relaxation, family fun
or travelling on business as an individual or group for offshore finances,
business meetings etc. there are variety of accommodation choices in islands
such as Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Beef Island , Cooper
Island, Guana Island, Little Thatch, Marina Cay, Moskito Island, Necker Island,
Peter Island and Saba Rock varing from campgrounds, hotels & inns, guest houses,
villas and yes you can even rent your own private island. The British Virgin
Islands has something to fit every pocketbook and every taste.
There are several pampered ways to get around Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van
Dyke, Anegada and all the other inter-islands. So you have discovered our island
and have researched the best way to get here to the B.V.I . Getting Around the
inter-islands of the British Virgin Islands is most definitely so much more fun
than how you arrived. If you are having an extended stay on Tortola or main land
there are plenty of car and jeep rentals, to explore around the island. Even
visitors having an overnite stay can have a welcomed tip or two from the local
island taxi drivers. In fact visiting our inter-islands via water taxi or ferry
are sure to stir up the sailor in you. However, a must try once is our
inter-island aviation charter flights.
The British Virgin Islands' friendly spirit and outstanding accommodations are
among the reasons our resorts and private-islands are renowned throughout the
world as the Caribbean's most romantic honeymoon destinations. Captivating small
hotels and inns, and charming cottages and villas, most within a pebble's throw
of the warm azure sea, are available throughout the year. Newlyweds in search of
a personal hideaway can find it at one of more than 60 hotels, inns and villas
that make up the Jewels of the BVI Collection.
some information courtesy of:
The British Virgin Islands official website
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