The British Virgin Islands
These 60 pristine Caribbean islands- most of which are totally uninhabited, boast unspoilt and idyllic beaches with the whitest sand and the most turquoise waters you are likely to ever see.
The British Virgin Islands have often been described as a dreamer’s vision of the Caribbean
Tortola, the main island is a sailors paradise- while secluded palm-shaded beaches at Apple Bay and Smuggler's Cove make for excellent swimming and snorkelling. There are also many well-equipped facilities for fishing, scuba diving and horseback riding.
The island’s surrounding environments is without a doubt it’s most attractive feature with protected anchorages, palm-fringed coves and spiralling sheer rock faces making the surrounding area surreally breathtaking.
The islands boast lush areas that hold palms and tropical fruit trees like banana, mango, and key lime alongside many different exotic plants and flowers. Here you can be walking up a hill one minute and then find yourself amongst many varieties of cactus the next!
There are many different cultural influences to be found among the islands- most notably from the British and Dutch settlers that occupied the lands in the 1600s.
These islands are far away from booming nighclubs and hoards of heavy drinkers- instead you will find reggae and steel pan sounds filling up the streets where you sit savouring the local cuisine. The British Virgin Islands are where you go to escape from it all. Here you can pitch up a hammock, lay back, and while away the good weather.
