The British Virgin Islands, flanking the Sir Francis Drake Channel, are a collection of 60 breathtaking islands and cays, many of which are still undeveloped. This part of the Caribbean is heaven for sailors and for those who like a little adventure exploring the uninhabited islands.

Peppered with deserted beaches and lush forests that hide some magnicent resorts and vacation rentals, the BVI is also a mecca for scuba divers. With pristine emerald green warm waters, the reefs are teeming with tropical fish which makes diving in this part of the Caribbean a real treat.

For a collection of tiny islands, there are a surprising number of excellent restaurants. Dining at the romantic Sugar Mill is out of this world and Foxy's Bar on the tiny island of Jost Van Dyke is legendary. The lavish resort hotels also offer a range of gastronomic options from cordon bleu to fresh seafood beach BBQs under the stars. In this part of the West Indies, the local food is colourful and tasty with rotis, flying fish sandwiches, barbecued lobster to name a few.

Tortola

Apart from powdery silky white sandy beaches, lush green mountainss and tropical climate, Tortola, the largest island and home to the BVI capital of Road Town, has an interesting history of swashbuckling pirates. These days, the sheltered natural harbour is packed with every kind of yacht imaginable.

Virgin Gorda

Virgin Gorda, the third largest island measuring just 8 1/2 square miles, entices travellers with its yacht clubs, quiet coves, safe anchorages and luxury holiday villas. A must see are The Baths. It is the most beautiful shoreline in the BVI with grottoes and gigantic granite boulders.

Necker Island

Sitting between Tortola and Anegada, the private Necker island is surrounded by the sparkling blue Caribbean sea of the British Virgin Islands and exudes the elegance and lifestyle of the rich and famous. This is the ultimate island getaway!

Jost Van Dyke

Close to Tortola, this tiny island measuring just 4 by 3 miles was named after a Dutch pirate and is famous for its yacht parties on Halloween and New Year’s Eve held in the Great Harbour.

The BVI is unique in that yacht berths out number hotel rooms and there is good reason for this as the best way to see the best of what BVI has to offer is to hire a boat. Cruising around the tiny islands gives you the freedom to see what you want when you want and if you cant sail, there are many yachts available to charter with a skipper.