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British Virgin Islands Vacations: Our Virtuoso Travel Advisors Help You Find, Plan and Purchase Your British Virgin Islands Luxury Vacations, Honeymoons And Hotel Resorts--Then We Tailor Your Vacations To Make A World Of Difference In The Way You Experience The Islands
British Virgin Islands, Photo taken by Bob Mc Millen, Travelwizard.com
There are 60 pristine, unique islands that comprise the British Virgin Islands. These unspoilt, lovely islands are as interesting as the people and their culture. Don't miss these pearly white sand beaches, aquamarine waters and vibrant lifestyle. Here's everything you need to plan your vacation. Plus tons of enjoyable pictures, lots of virtual tours and streaming videos---You will find everything here except the sunscreen.
Three hundred years ago, the 50-plus islands of the British Virgin Islands swarmed with pirates, and smugglers who took refuge in the protected waters and kept guard from secluded mountain look-outs. Some say there is still buried treasure. Today, the fine sailing and magnificent anchorages in the British Virgin Islands still attract sailors from around the world and most visitors still spend much of their time in or on the sea. There are relatively few dangerous reefs in the British Virgin Islands, with the exception of Anegada - a favorite spot for divers and fishermen - so conditions are ideal even for part-time sailors, with safe waters and a constant breeze to fill your sails. Sparkling sandy bays beneath striking cliffs are favorite stopping-off points for beach picnics.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands Vacations Image Provided by the BVI Tourism Board
Scuba diving in the British Virgin Islands is popular around sunken reefs and wrecks. Among wreck dives, RMS Rhone is reckoned to be the best in the Western hemisphere. Once the pride of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, the Rhone hit Salt Island in a storm in 1867 and sunk. It is now an official marine park. Snorkelers in the British Virgin Islands should visit the four caves at Norman Island, said to be the setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Windsurfers benefit from steady winds and calm water.In the British Virgin Islands, there are national parks to be explored, including Little Fort, with the remains of a Spanish castle, and the Coppermine ruin on Virgin Gorda. For naturalists, Anegada's 1,100 acre (4.5 sq km) bird sanctuary is a must, as is Sage Mountain, the last remnant of a rainforest on Tortola.
The British Virgin Islands has only 19,000 inhabitants and more than 30 of the islets are uninhabited. Most of the population of Tortola live in and around the capital, Road Town. The other principal islands are Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke. Virgin Gorda can be reached by both ferry and light aircraft, Anegada by light aircraft and Jost van Dyke by ferry.
Throughout the British Virgin Islands, beaches are splendid and the beach bars exceptional. Gourmet cuisine can be found, along with background music of steel pans and guitars, but don't expect early-hours entertainment - except at festival times and other special occasions when parades and parties rule the islands. Restaurants in the British Virgin Islands open to the soft scented air, fragrant with frangipani. Beach bars where the surf touches your toes. A feast at the Friday night fishfry under the banyan trees. Dine on freshly caught local lobster in a restored sugarmill lit by candelight. Or find the secret garden under the stars amongst the ruins of an old plantation house. You might prefer a little Italian, maybe Mexican, or enjoy the best of local British Virgin Islands, we have it all. With almost 150 restaurants in our islands, whatever your mood, the dining is most definitely fine.
British Virgin Islands is the home to the largest fleet of charter yachts in the Caribbean. The British Virgin Islands is the place to indulge in you favorite water sports or learn new ones.
Jost Van Dyke White Bay, British Virgin Islands Vacations Image Provided by the BVI Tourism Board
The British Virgin Islands has Crystal-clear waters, boulder-formed caves, picture perfect beaches, picture yourself...right there in the middle of it all on a luxury yacht. You will spend a week cruising the amazing islands near Peter Island, enjoying water sports, beachcombing, hiking, and snorkeling the underwater caves. Included is a visit to Norman Island's "The Baths", known as "Stonehenge by the Sea". Except for one very special night spent in the comfort of the yacht's deluxe cabins, the nights will be spent in the elegance of the world-class Peter Island Resort, where paradise begins with the hotel's open-air lobby, providing elegant ease.
Luxury yacht for daily sailing and adventures
• Gourmet menus
• Ocean view rooms at Peter Island Resort, one of the Caribbean's most delightful accommodations
• Complimentary use of water sport equipment, including snorkeling gear, kayaks, and windsurfers
• Daily pampering by an experienced yacht crew, including gourmet lunches, wine, and cocktails
• There is the experience of sailing first-hand and taking the helm under the guidance of the Captain, should you choose
• Spectacular sunrises and sunsets to begin and end each day of the journey
Travelwizard.com has hundreds of beautiful yachts available for powerboats, mega yachts, sailing yachts and bareboat yachts. If you are interested in yachting in the British Virgin Islands click here: Yacht Charters
Among the territory's favorite nautical pastimes - after sailing - are snorkeling, scuba diving, deep sea and salt flat fishing, windsurfing and traditional surfing, kayaking and water-skiing. Anyone, from novice to expert, can find the support and equipment needed from a wide range of local outfitters. Protecting our natural marine beauty in the British Virgin Islands a prime concern.
Tortola, British Virgin Islands Vacations Image Provided by the BVI Tourism Board
The following measures are to be adhered to in respect of all non-British Virgin Islanders entering the Territory.
Visitors are welcome for a period of up to 6 months provided they possess return (or ongoing) tickets, evidence of adequate means of support and prearranged accommodations during their stay.
All visitors with the exception of US and Canadian Citizens are required to carry a valid passport. However, a valid passport is the ideal travel document for all travelers when visiting foreign countries. Visitors from certain countries may also require visas. To confirm whether or not a visa is required, visitors should contact the Chief Immigration Officer, Government of the British Virgin Islands, the nearest British Consulate or the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office.
Requirements for US and Canadian citizens visiting the British Virgin Islands are as follows:
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- 1. A US or Canadian passport; or
- 2. *An original or certified copy of their birth certificate; or
- 3. *A US or Canadian Naturalization Certificate
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- British Virgin Islands Vacation Guide,
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