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Description: The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. ... more

British Virgin Islands ... The islands make up part of the Virgin Islands archipelago, the remaining islands constituting the U.S. Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, along with over fifty other smaller islands and cays. Around fifteen of the islands are inhabited. The largest island, Tortola, is approximately 20 km (~12 mi) long and 5 km (~3 mi) wide. Road Town, the capital, is situated on Tortola.

Newest Review: ... are no direct flights from the UK to the B.V.I, I've found the simplest and easiest way is in transit through Antigua. You leave the UK at around 9 am and reach your destination by 6pm local time, just in witness your first sunset on Beef Island. Where To Stay There are many resorts and villas on any of the main islands or on private islands, the latter being the most expensive. The rates ... more

... vary depending on the time of year with off-peak times being less expensive. Alternatively, there are local guesthouses and hotels at a lower price. Getting Around The most popular transport for tourists is a rented vehicle which gives you the freed...more

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British Virgin Islands: British Colony Paradise (426 words)
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Location The British Virgin Islands are a chain of volcanic islands located in the Caribbean with neighbouring islands being Puerto Rico, The US Virgin Islands and St. Martin. The main inhabited islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada with the capital Roadtown located on Tortola. Getting There The B.V.I is accessible both by air and sea, with many people either sailing in from neighbouring islands or arriving by cruise ship at Roadtown and there are many yacht clubs and moorings for that purpose. Although there are no direct flights from the UK to the B.V.I, I've found the simplest and easiest way is in transit through ... Read the complete review