Unlike much of the Caribbean of its 40 islands no permanent structures can be built on the beach and no building can be taller than a palm tree. In Tortola B.V.I. as launched a marine research center to establish B.V.I. aa a leader in marine life research partnered with Jean-Michel Cousteau
Places to Go
Jost van Dyke
Peter Island
Tortola
Virgin Gorda
MAP OF AREA
Capital - Road Town, Tortola
Population - 16,000 to 18,000 approximately
Language - English (British)
Climate - 70 to 90 degrees seasonal
Currency - U S Dollar
Lying some 60 miles east of Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands are chiefly volcanic in origin, with the exception of Anegada, a coral and limestone atoll. Most of the islands are grouped around Sir Francis Drake Channel, named after that famous English sea dog.
Although there are over 50 islands, rocks and cays dotting the sparkling blue water, many of them are uninhabited. Whether the visitor arrives by air or by sea, he will be overwhelmed by the surrounding beauty and sense of solitude.
The British Virgin Islands cover 59 square miles and have a population of 18,000.
One thing you should do is have a personalized calypso made up for you by Foxy Callwood at Foxy's Tamarind Bar on Jost Van Dyke island.
LANGUAGE: English
AIRLINES: Air Sunshine, American Eagle, LIAT
CONNECTIONS: San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Miami
CHARTERS: Air St. Thomas, Carib Air, Fly BVI, Four Star Aviation, Gorda Aero Service
TAXI FARE FROM AIRPORT: $8.00 per person, average
DEPARTURE TAX: US$10.00 for air departures, US$5.00 for sea departures -included in ticket price for sea departures.
Peter Island Resort - Located on Peter Island, 1800 acre private island with 5 pristine beaches. Great for scuba, sailing, fishing and tennis.
Prospect Reef Resort - Located on the island of Tortola surrounding the Yacht Harbor. Has 2 protected sea pools, which are really different.
Long Bay Resort- Located on 1 mile of sandy beach on the west end of Tortola, spanning 50 acres. Some villas are located on the hillside with excellent views of neighboring islands.
Bitter End Yacht Club- Located on Virgin Gorda. Offers sailing school plus diving and snorkeling plus other water sports. Some rooms have air conditioning.
Little Dix Bay - Located on Virgin Gorda, on a half-mile of crescent-shaped beach. Tennis and various water sports available.
Electricity is 110v, 60 cycles
Weddings require a licence which takes 3 days to obtain plus $110.00 in BVI postage.
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