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Why You Must Visit The British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands friendly. Many visitors seek
Caribbean holiday is like nothing more than unwinding on a
no other Caribbean holiday, white sand beach, fringed with
from the laid back islands of palms and sea grapes.
Tortola and Virgin Gorda, to the
exclusive luxury of Necker One of the best known and most
Island. photographed beaches is to be
found on the island of Virgin
Christopher Columbus was the Gorda, where The Baths – an
first European visitor to the intriguing canopy of giant
British Virgin Islands. He named granite boulders framing seawater
them ‘Las Mil Virgines’, or ‘the grottos – creates a unique
11,000 Virgins’, to reflect the setting in which to swim or
number of islands that he could explore. Best time to plan a
see in every direction! Today, visit is in the late afternoon
these unspoilt islands are an when you can watch the sun set
escapist’s paradise and perfect over a host of tiny islands. The
for those in search of scenery below the sea is equally
world-class beaches, crystal appealing and diving and
clear waters, secluded coves and snorkelling enthusiasts flock to
a safe anchorage. the Virgin Islands to view
spectacular coral reefs,
Tortola is the largest island and breathtaking marine life and
home to the capital, Road Town numerous shipwrecks.
from where regular ferry services
link to neighbouring islands and Necker Island is the pinnacle of
the nearby U.S. Virgin Islands. private luxury. Owned by Richard
The pace on the islands is slow Branson, it is one of his
and laid-back, and the local favourite holiday spots. When he
population are welcoming and is not using it himself, it is
available for up to 28 guests. It With small bays and hidden coves
is an utterly private and and islands always in sight, the
extravagantly stylish hideaway, sheltered waters afford some of
where even the rich and famous the finest sailing opportunities
feel completely at ease. The in the Caribbean and make the
island itself is a mass of British Virgin Islands the ideal
delightful scenic contrasts – spot to hone your skills in the
rocky headlands are interspersed art of sailing. In fact, the
with beautiful sandy beaches and ‘yachtie’ atmosphere is
beneath the translucent blue intoxicating as small towns and
waters are spectacular reefs of bays bustle with the comings and
coral and colourful shoals of goings of yachts mooring up at
fish. marinas and anchorages.
About the Author:
For more information about luxury Caribbean holidays, please see the Elegant Resorts website http://www.elegantresorts.co.uk
Read more articles by: Eleanor Ramsay
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