A British Virgin Islands Caribbean holiday is like no other Caribbean holiday, from the laid back islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda, to the exclusive luxury of Necker Island.
Christopher Columbus was the first European visitor to the British Virgin Islands. He named them Las Mil Virgines, or the 11,000 Virgins, to reflect the number of islands that he could see in every direction! Today, these unspoilt islands are an escapists paradise and perfect for those in search of world-class beaches, crystal clear waters, secluded coves and a safe anchorage.
Tortola is the largest island and home to the capital, Road Town from where regular ferry services link to neighbouring islands and the nearby U.S. Virgin Islands. The pace on the islands is slow and laid-back, and the local population are welcoming and friendly. Many visitors seek nothing more than unwinding on a white sand beach, fringed with palms and sea grapes.
One of the best known and most photographed beaches is to be found on the island of Virgin Gorda, where The Baths an intriguing canopy of giant granite boulders framing seawater grottos creates a unique setting in which to swim or explore. Best...