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Welcome to the
British Virgin Islands!
As a cluster of rocks, cays, spits, islands and volcanic atolls, the British Virgin
Islands are less developed than the US group. Most of the population
are of foreign origin and live on the two major islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Tortola:
Tortola is the largest of the islands and home of the colony's capital, Road Town, which
is relatively new to tourism. Visitors are welcomed to tour the quiet shops and colonial
buildings as well as the J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens located on the outskirts of town. One
place worth visiting is the Sage Mountain National Park. Here you can explore the hiking
paths and view remains of a primeval rain forest.
Virgin Gorda:
This island is famous for The Baths. Set in unique forms of granite, these hidden sea
pools are a sight to be seen. Some historic man-made structures still stand such as a
Spanish fort in the Little Fort National Park and a coppermine which dates back to 1838.
Anegada:
This 15-square-mile remote island is a favorite among divers. The coral reefs surrounding
it have sunk over 200 ships. Also a 1,100-acre bird sanctuary is the home of several
flamingos, ospreys, herons and terns that live on the island.
No major airline flies directly to the British
Virgin Islands but connecting flights are available from Puerto Rico and St. Thomas.
- American Airlines
800-433-7300
- American Eagle
800-433-7300
- Continental Airlines
800-231-0856
- Delta Airlines
800-221-1212
- LIAT
800-253-5011
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Photo courtesy of
Foote, Cone & Belding     
Climate:
Averages 80-90F
Currency: The US dollar
Language: English
Population: 17,383
For more information to
help
you plan your trip, contact:
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British Virgin Islands
Tourist Board
370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1605
New York, N.Y. 10017
800-835-8530
British Virgin Islands Tourist Board
1804 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
800-835-8530
British Virgin Islands Tourist Board
P.O. Box 134
Roadtown, Tortola, B.V.I.
809-494-3134 |
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