From Wikitravel
North America : Caribbean : British Virgin
Islands
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Location |
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Flag |
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Quick Facts |
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Capital |
Road Town |
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Government |
British overseas territory with internal self-government |
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Currency |
US dollar (USD) |
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Area |
total: 153 sq km
water: 0 sq km
land: 153 sq km |
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Population |
21,272 (July 2002 est.) |
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Language |
English (official) |
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Religion |
Protestant 86% (Methodist 33%, Anglican 17%, Church of God 9%,
Seventh-Day Adventist 6%, Baptist 4%, Jehovah's Witnesses 2%, other
2%), Roman Catholic 10%, none 2%, other 2% (1991) |
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Calling Code
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1-284 |
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Internet TLD |
.vg |
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Time
Zone |
UTC -4 |
.^ British Virgin Islands 2005 .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands +1284 .
^ British Virgin Islands abbreviation: BVI .- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The BVIs, as they are called, are a popular travel destination
for sailors, fishermen (and women), sun worshippers, and other
independent travellers, albeit not for the cost conscious.
.^ The hiking tours, which are very popular on the island, make this beach a stopping point.
Understand
Landscape
.^ British Virgin Islands 2005 .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands +1284 .
^ British Virgin Islands abbreviation: BVI .- CIA - The World Factbook -- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.umsl.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The islands fall into two types, with
relatively flat coral islands and steep volcanic islands. The
highest point is Crown Mountain.
Climate
.^ The U.S. Virgin Islands lie right in the subtropical, easterly trade winds, bringing near perfect weather !
.^ Last year (November 2008) the British Virgin Islands suffered severe floods that were declared a major disaster.- Holiday Weather - British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.holiday-weather.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Such nastiness is usually restricted to the hurricane season which lasts from June till November.- Holiday Weather - British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.holiday-weather.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The hurricane season lasts from June till November though the area is at greatest risk in October and November.- Holiday Weather - British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.holiday-weather.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
History
.^ First inhabited by Arawak and later by Carib Indians, the Virgin Islands were settled by the Dutch in 1648 and then annexed by the English in 1672.- CIA - The World Factbook -- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.umsl.edu [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In 1672, the English arrived in the region, and annexed the Islands, removing the Dutch populations from Tortola in 1672, and from Anegada and Virgin Gorda in 1680.- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Economy
.^ The economy is closely tied to the larger and more populous US Virgin Islands to the west; the US dollar is the legal currency.- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ US Virgin Islands visa .- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
^ British Virgin Islands visa .- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
.^ The economy, one of the most stable and prosperous in the Caribbean, is highly dependent on tourism, generating an estimated 45% of the national income.- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Since the 1960s, the Islands have diversified away from their traditionally agriculture based economy towards tourism and financial services, becoming one of the richest areas in the Caribbean.- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ There are great beaches here, but the gem is Buck Island, an offshore U.S. National Park.
Get in
.^ We went snorkeling off Eustatia Island, where there are two reefs you can anchor the dinghy in between and snorkel back and forth.
.^ Another way to fly is to go straight to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands and take a ferry over to Tortola, clearing customs there.
^ And that's fine - but - we would be remiss if we didn't tell you that right under the surface, right along shore is one of the world's best snorkel spots for beginners.
^ Please tell us why you're reporting this lens: Please select a reason .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[1] US CBP.GOV offices in St. Thomas.
[2]
Map of British Virgin Islands
By plane
.^ By the 1600's England had ended up with Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and the other islands that make up the present day BVI and the Danish had the other Virgin Islands (St.- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Flights: fly first to Barbados or San Juan on the best carrier for your situation, then to St. Vincent on Liat.
^ The analysis of the latest events in BVI and worldwide, affecting BVI business environment; facts and statistics on BVI International Business Companies involved in global business activities.- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The Dutch, the French and the Danish also contributed elements to the island's culture, as have immigrants from the Arab world, India and other Caribbean islands.- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ US Virgin Islands visa .- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
^ British Virgin Islands visa for citizens of Canada is required for more information please contact the nearest British Virgin Islands embassy .- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
^ Tourist Visa not required Business Visa not required British Virgin Islands tourist visa is not required for citizens of Canada for a stay up to 90 days.- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
By boat
.^ US Virgin Islands visa .- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
^ British Virgin Islands abbreviation: BVI .- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Home About us Contact us News Updates Advanced search ›› Directory › Americas › British Virgin Islands › British Virgin Islands Overview Quick search ›› .- Minority Rights Group International : British Virgin Islands : British Virgin Islands Overview 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.minorityrights.org [Source type: General]
A few
cruise ships visit the major ports, but
small vessels are more common.
The
Tortola Ferry moves between
Tortola and
St. Thomas.
.^ We went snorkeling off Eustatia Island, where there are two reefs you can anchor the dinghy in between and snorkel back and forth.
^ The British Virgin Islands are a group of forty islands located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.- Minority Rights Group International : British Virgin Islands : British Virgin Islands Overview 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.minorityrights.org [Source type: General]
.^ British Virgin Islands visa .- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
^ British Virgin Islands 2005 .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands abbreviation: BVI .- British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC my-world-guide.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The ferries link the city of
Charlotte
Amalie, St. Thomas with either
Road Town or the West End of Tortola.
.^ Tortola is one of the largest of the British Virgin Islands, and Beef Island is adjacent over a short bridge.
^ John, Lydia and Karin ferry over to Marina Cay for the Day, then back for one more night at the Hodges Creek Hotel, before taking the ferry to St. Thomas and their flights to the Metro NY area.
^ Then, one put us quite gently on the dock.` After provisioning, we headed the short way over to Manchioneel (man-chun-eel) Bay at Cooper Island.
This will
no doubt save the traveler several hundred dollars, since a second
flight would not be necessary.
You can catch one of the ferries, almost anytime of day. After
5:00 pm most of the services are shut down for the evening. The
ride lasts about 50 minutes depending on the weather. The scenery
is well worth the price of the ride.
Costs
- One-way ranges from $25-$30 for adults, $19-$25 for
children
- Round-trip ranges from $45-$52 for adults, $30-$42 for
children
Times
Vary greatly between companies. Some of the companies even
alternate their schedules between themselves and another company.
For a current list take a look at this page's ferry schedule
[3].
Tips
.^ Not the same one, as we hit them at different spots.
^ This was early in the taxi ride, and just one example of many spectacular open-air views we were treated to there and back.
.^ We got back from the Baths in time to catch a full-scale squall on the ferry, and the ferry captain killed time by giving us a tour of the southeast corner of Gorda Sound.
Often times one company will be convenient upon
arrival, but not upon departure.
.^ Enjoyed a leisurely breakfast ashore; enjoyed the spectacular view for awhile more - you can too: check this out - .
^ Our trips prices average out at around $1500 per person, and are all-inclusive except for airfare, transfers, and a few dinners ashore.
^ They are, however, more photogenic than John, Dave and the Dockmaster...:-) For you beginners out there, "wing & wing" means sailing directly away from the wind.
Get around
By boat
A great way to see the islands is by boat.
Sailboats and
motorboats can be
rented or chartered with a crew from any major harbor.
.^ We went snorkeling off Eustatia Island, where there are two reefs you can anchor the dinghy in between and snorkel back and forth.
^ We offer special trips where you can not only get training while you sail and handle the vessel in all aspects, but also enjoy a proper vacation at the same time.
^ Norman Island, right off the dock (you can snorkel with these guys!
.^ Making history: quadriplegic sailor Geoff Holt crosses the Atlantic Geoff Holt, 43, from Southampton, left Lanzarote in the Canary Islands on 10 December to sail 2700 miles (4345km) to the British Virgin Islands .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ INSTRUCTIONAL SAILING VACATIONS: British Virgin Islands, GREECE, and other exotic destinations .
^ They're almost a shadow currency, more availalabe in more places in the BVI than almost anything else you care to imagine.
.^ The Bitter End Yacht Club British Virgin Islands The Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda, is one of the best places in the Caribbean to learn sailing.- British Virgin Islands Resorts and Hotels - Family Vacation Critic 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC familyvacationcritic.com [Source type: General]
^ Smiths Gore Overseas Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands Villas Caribbean Realty Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Marina Cay is gorgeous with spectacular views down on its own large fringing reef, and the channel to Beef Island, and onward to Virgin Gorda, Tortola, etc.
^ The yacht is a Sunsail 43 with 4 cabins and two heads - an outstanding sailing vessel which we've chartered before (and a Premier Yacht, less than 2 years old).
^ Smiths Gore Overseas Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Nanny Cay Marina and Hotel .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
By car
.^ A few of the British Virgin Islands feature low, flat topography, notably Anegada and its surrounding islands to the northeast of the main island of Tortola , as they are composed of limestone and coral rather than volcanic rock.- Holiday Weather - British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.holiday-weather.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Magnitude 2.7 - VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION 13 km (8 miles) NNE (26°) from Settlement, Anegada, British Virgin Islands ; 47 km (29 miles) NNE (23°) from Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands ; 49 km (31 miles) N (350°) from West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands ...- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas British Virgin Islands Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas, Tortola, fronts gorgeous Long Bay Beach and more than a mile of white sand.- British Virgin Islands Resorts and Hotels - Family Vacation Critic 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC familyvacationcritic.com [Source type: General]
.^ There are some very interesting spots scattered around for nightlife, too, such as Bomba's Shack on Tortola, Foxy's and Sydney's Peace & Love on Jost Van Dyke, and others.
^ This is at Foxy's in Jost Van Dyke, a lively and legendary night spot with great table fare.
^ (The Painkiller is the unofficial "official" drink of he BVI, invented at Jost Van Dyke.
See
.^ Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas British Virgin Islands Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas, Tortola, fronts gorgeous Long Bay Beach and more than a mile of white sand.- British Virgin Islands Resorts and Hotels - Family Vacation Critic 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC familyvacationcritic.com [Source type: General]
^ It has great snorkeling a short dinghy ride away at the Coral Gardens, and sometimes right off the beach, as there's a large fringing reef surrounding much of the island.
^ Lying north of the main chain and mostly surrounded by large coral reefs, Anegada has its own atmosphere and magic, with spectacular swimming, snorkeling and diving on the north side of the island.
.^ Smiths Gore Overseas Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands Villas Caribbean Realty Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ British Virgin Islands Travel Guide The islands of the Caribbean are pretty much identical when it comes to shopping potential, and the British Virgin Islands are no exception.- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ We normally sail the BVI (British Virgin Islands) in January, but we occasionally visit other locations for variety.
^ INSTRUCTIONAL SAILING VACATIONS: British Virgin Islands, GREECE, and other exotic destinations .
This is a first-timers paradise, since
the islands are close together and well protected from the
Atlantic.
.^ Tourist Visa not required Business Visa not required British Virgin Islands tourist visa is not required for citizens of Canada for a stay up to 90 days.- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
^ When you're done, you'll probably wind up with Basic Cruising or Bareboat Charter certification, depending on your prior experience and how much you pursue it on the trip.
^ Unlike too many schools these days, we won't sell you an unrealistic or impossible goal: learning to sail in a week on a large cruising boat.
.^ British Virgin Islands 2005 .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Over 40 per cent of the world’s offshore companies (550,000) were created in the British Virgin Islands making it one of the most prosperous economies of the Caribbean region.- Minority Rights Group International : British Virgin Islands : British Virgin Islands Overview 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.minorityrights.org [Source type: General]
^ The British Virgin Islands were first settled by the Dutch in 1648, before being acquired by England in 1666.- Minority Rights Group International : British Virgin Islands : British Virgin Islands Overview 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.minorityrights.org [Source type: General]
.^ We normally sail the BVI (British Virgin Islands) in January, but we occasionally visit other locations for variety.
^ The Best of the British Virgin Islands: An Indispensable Guide for Anyone Visiting Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Cooper, Guana, and All Other BVI Destinations .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Lying just west of
Salt Island, the Rhone is a former Royal Mail Steamer that sank in
a hurricane on October 29, 1867. A spectacularly large 310 ft (94
metres) steamer in her previous life, she's now a three-site dive,
with each chunk resting at varying depths, from 20 to 80 ft (6 to
24 metres).
.^ We normally sail the BVI (British Virgin Islands) in January, but we occasionally visit other locations for variety.
^ Tortola, Virgin Gorda real estate for sale, BVI properties: British Virgin Islands Realtors .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Houses, property, land for sale in British Virgin Islands - listings of British Virgin Islands Real Estate companies, all BVI realtors.- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
A
permit is available for charterers who intend to fish while in the
BVI. The cost is $35 ($10 application fee; $25 for the permit).
.^ Smiths Gore Overseas Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands Villas Caribbean Realty Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Tel: (284) 494-5681/3429 or (284) 468-3701 ex. 5555/1 Fax: (284)
494-2670 E-Mail: cfd@bvigovernment.org The government office closes
early on Friday afternoons and doesn’t reopen until Monday morning.
For charterers arriving on the weekend, it may be a couple of days
before you can get a permit.
.^ Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to British Virgin Islands.- British Virgin Islands Visa, Canada: Application for British Virgin Islander Visa for Canadians. 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC british-virgin-islands.visahq.ca [Source type: General]
Several beaches offer surf-oriented breaks, including Josiah's
and Apple Bay.
The annual "HiHo" windsurfing race-cum-travel-tour is held on or
around the 4th of July weekend. For a week, internationally
renowned competitors participate in formal course racing.
Recognized as "One of the 100 top BVI adventures" by the BVI
Tourist Board, the HiHo fleet is easily recognized by the
distinctive event and sponsor flags flown by the charter fleet.
.^ There are some very interesting spots scattered around for nightlife, too, such as Bomba's Shack on Tortola, Foxy's and Sydney's Peace & Love on Jost Van Dyke, and others.
^ Day 3 Breakfast aboard on the mooring at Virgin Gorda.
^ Magnitude 2.7 - VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION 13 km (8 miles) NNE (26°) from Settlement, Anegada, British Virgin Islands ; 47 km (29 miles) NNE (23°) from Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands ; 49 km (31 miles) N (350°) from West End, Tortola, British Virgin Islands ...- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Participants join in a fifteen-mile ocean dash from the waters
around Necker or Gorda directly to Anegada.
.^ It's flat as a pancake except for trees, and with a maximum elevation only 28 feet, it can't be seen when at sea level in the rest of the Virgin Islands.
Buy
.^ Smiths Gore Overseas Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands Villas Caribbean Realty Limited, Road Town, Tortola .- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Main Street is a small, winding road leading from the Post Office
to the Botanic Gardens. The shops on this road are housed in small,
West Indian houses and often painted in bright colours, notably
Serendipity Bookshop, perhaps the brightest of them all, which has
a good collection of Caribbean history and cook books (and now has
an internet cafe upstairs).
.^ There's one beach restaurant/bar, so it's hard to miss.
^ Marina Cay is a small island with a very nice restaurant/bar.
^ There's a restaurant and bar, an "English" pub, gift shop, etc.
Next to the historic
post office is Amethyst selling imported African and Indian items,
Samarkand jewellery shop and across the road Kaunda's, where you
can find Caribbean music.
Additionally, near the cruise ship dock is a branch of Columbian
Emeralds jewellery store and opposite it, the Craft Market which
despite its name sells mostly t-shirts and jewellery, clothes and
other goods imported from Florida, Panama and St. Maarten. Island
crafts genuinely made in the BVI are limited to crocheted items,
straw hats, rum and guavaberry liqueur and can be found in the
craft market. The vendors' market next to the cruise ship dock
itself is mostly low-end t-shirts and tacky souvenirs - perhaps the
only place in the BVI where bargaining is expected.
On the rest of the island there are a number of pharmacies,
supermarkets, variety stores and jewellery shops.
.^ Local dinner at Fat Hog Bob's, which tastes a lot better than it sounds, named after the bay around the corner (Fat Hog Bay).
.^ There are myriad caves and tidal pools to explore on foot, and you can often find a spot to sit right down in the gentle pools and relax.
If you are buying quantity or looking for
speciality rums, Tico is an excellent store.
.^ British Virgin Islands Travel Guide The islands of the Caribbean are pretty much identical when it comes to shopping potential, and the British Virgin Islands are no exception.- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Airport codes: for Beef Island: EIS. For St. Thomas: STB or STT - double check with your carrier.
^ Dave and John took the dinghy over to Trellis Bay, at Beef Island, for an excursion and also to re-fill the coffers (ATM) before dinner.
Do not look for bargains in this area!
.^ Marina Cay is a small island with a very nice restaurant/bar.
^ We cut that short and had drinks - very good ones - at the Big Bamboo, one of the oldest restaurant/bars on the Island.
^ Spice Island Beach Resort .
Shopping on Anegada is limited to basic necessities plus two
gift shops at the hotel and camp ground.
.^ There are some very interesting spots scattered around for nightlife, too, such as Bomba's Shack on Tortola, Foxy's and Sydney's Peace & Love on Jost Van Dyke, and others.
^ (The Painkiller is the unofficial "official" drink of he BVI, invented at Jost Van Dyke.
^ This is at Foxy's in Jost Van Dyke, a lively and legendary night spot with great table fare.
.^ Marina Cay is gorgeous with spectacular views down on its own large fringing reef, and the channel to Beef Island, and onward to Virgin Gorda, Tortola, etc.
Eat
Inevitably, seafood is the dish of choice for most people.
Lobster and various fish are available from the small restaurants.
There are many restaurants throughout the islands varying from
rotis and curries from Guyana and Trinidad to Italian, French and
Asian.
The BVI is sponsoring an event titled "Taste the BVI" during the
Annapolis Sailboat Show in Maryland, USA. Notable participating BVI
chefs include: Ken Molyneaux, Imran Ashton, Henry Prince, and Neil
Cline.
Drink
Rum, not surprisingly, is the drink of choice
in the islands. Rum punch and other concoctions can be found at
bars on the main beaches and roads. Most beaches do not have any
refreshment stands so it would be wise to bring at least water. The
"Pain Killer" is highly recommended, as is the Bushwacker. However,
each bar has its own specialty drinks and rum punch in one bar may
not be like rum punch in any other one. One drink to be careful
with is the No-See-Um, a refreshing banana, coconut and pineapple
long drink made with 151 proof rum.
There is plenty of Nightlife around Road Town,
although only tourist places are advertised - ask a local for what
is on where. Live local music is a feature of many restaurants and
bars. The sunsets are spectacular, so a drink on the beach or in
the mountains, watching the sunset and listening to local music
before dinner can be a very pleasant vacation from the usual
club-based entertainment of most mainlanders. Banana Keets
Restaurant offers the best sunset of the BVI. Its terrace overlooks
Sage Mountain and there is a swimming pool. It is possible to go
there for happy hour. Expats tend to hang out in Road Town, at the
Dove, le Cabanon, or Village Cay. These places are full on Fridays.
Do not miss the Full Moon Party at Bomba Shack. This bar is famous
for its walls where panties and bras are hanging, old licence
plates are affixed to the walls as well as many other rubbish.
Sleep
If you're renting a boat, you already have your bed too, but for
landlubbers, the larger islands offer resorts, budget bungalows,
and a few things in between. To get off the beaten path you really
will need to be seaworthy.
Get out
.^ The British Virgin Islands comprise of around sixty Caribbean islands and islets which are typically hilly, rugged and thickly vegetated.- Holiday Weather - British Virgin Islands 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.holiday-weather.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ British Virgin Islands Travel Guide The islands of the Caribbean are pretty much identical when it comes to shopping potential, and the British Virgin Islands are no exception.- British Virgin Islands Real Estate - BVI Realtors 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Home About us Contact us News Updates Advanced search ›› Directory › Americas › British Virgin Islands › British Virgin Islands Overview Quick search ›› .- Minority Rights Group International : British Virgin Islands : British Virgin Islands Overview 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.minorityrights.org [Source type: General]
.^ Delivering exclusive content, original articles, whitepapers, blogs, interactive discussions, supplier listings, and much more.- British Virgin Islands Multi-Unit Franchise Opportunities 10 February 2010 12:41 UTC www.mufranchisee.com [Source type: News]
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