British Virgin Islands Travel
British Virgin Islands Overview
The British Virgin Islands are a self-governing British overseas territory, situated in the Caribbean just to the east of the US Virgin Islands. The BVI has a tropical climate tempered by the easterly trade winds. Avoiding the months of October and November is recommended as the island has experienced several hurricanes in recent years during these months.
British Virgin Islands Main Attractions
Nature is the main attraction in the British Virgin Islands, with coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and scenic seaside villages the main draw. Extraordinary place of natural beauty and spooky rock formations, The Baths is a wonderful, athletic alternative destination requiring a bit of physical effort to get to and enjoy. The Baths is the Caribbean snorkeler's paradise, a jumble of ancient underwater boulders that form a series of caves, grottos and pools. There's nothing more refreshing than a plunge into the sparkling sea after exploring The Bath's intricate shore caves.
Other attractions include historic villages, churches, and, if the sun is too much for you, a museum in Road Town, the shady Botanic Gardens or the rain forest on Sage Mountain in Tortola. These are superb destinations every tourist never wants to miss. Most of the places have awesome close up view of the nature and geologic splendor while others set an amazing sightseeing of the culture and history of the islands.
British Virgin Islands Activities
British Virgin Islands is the most popular water adventures in the Caribbean islands. There are spectacular sailing excursions in BVI that it becomes a first-timers' paradise since the islands are closed and protected together with the Atlantis. The islands also offer beaches for surfing breaks. Windsurfing is also a worthwhile activity in the island that they have an international windsurfing race-come-travel-tour called the HiHo.
British Virgin Islands Accommodation & Dining
British Virgin Islands offers a wide range of accommodations. 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. Inevitably, seafood is the dish that is mostly served in every restaurant. Lobster and various fish are always available. There are many restaurants throughout the islands varying from rotis and curries, from Guyana and Trinidad to Italian, French and Asian.
British Virgin Islands Shopping & Nightlife
There is plenty of nightlife around BVI, although only tourist places are advertised. It is best to ask locals to know the wonderful places to visit for spending the night. Live music is a feature of many restaurants and bars. Watching the sun sets while drinking on the beach or in the mountains and listening to local music is spectacular. The shops on the main shopping centre are often housed in small West Indian houses and painted in bright colors. Any necessities needed for a vacation is available in wide range of shops throughout the island.
Getting To & Around the British Virgin Islands
It is easy to reach the islands either by air or by sea. Most of the international flights into BVI involve changing planes in San Juan, Puerto Rico since the Beef Island airports is not set up for large planes. Boats move freely between the BVI and the US Virgin Islands. A few cruise ships visit the major ports, but small vessels are more common.
