BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
undeveloped haven for all kinds of natural treasures. The BVIs, despite its recognition as one of the most spectacular destinations anywhere and the indisputable sailing capital of the Caribbean, presents over 60 islands, islets and cays for exploring its secrets. The BVIs are a British Overseas Territory, part of the Virgin Islands archipelago.
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The islands are a numinous, flourishing and inspiring architecture of mountaintops, volcanic islands dropped into bright turquoise sea
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Size: 60 Islands Currency: US dollar Population: 28,882 Capital (Main City): Road Town Local Beer: Variety Dish of the Day: BBQ Anegeda Lobster
nown as ‘the land that time forgot’, the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) remains an
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What’s New? Green VI: Experience local creativity and artwork while going green in the BVI - Glass Blowing Demonstrations
and pristine beaches. The destination lures adventurers, romantics and solace-seeking stressed business executives by offering the complete antidote to mass tourism. A colourful aquarium of the world’s most diverse sea life, extensive coral reefs, responsible for claiming renowned wrecks, vast outback, wildlife sanctuaries sheltering endangered species and completed with untouched, uninterrupted beaches, are all experiences not to be missed. Many believe the BVI is exclusive but throughout the emerald green coastline, like hidden gems awaiting discovery, are a series of locally-owned and inexpensive accommodation options fondly
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Seven-day BVI Charter Sailing Itinerary
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Day 1 - Road Town to the Bight, Norman Island. Highights - The Caves, The Indians, Willy T’s
Day 2 - Norman Island to Cooper
Island (or Marina Cay). Highlight - the Wreck of the Rhone
Day 3 - Cooper Island to the Baths, and then to the Bitter End, Virgin Gorda. Highlight - the Baths, The Bitter End Yacht Club
Day 4 - Virgin Gorda to Beef Island (or Anegada). Highlight - the
Lobsters on Anegada or Dancing at ‘the Last Resort’
referred to as the Jewels of the BVI. Whether it is discovering the natural phenomenon of The Baths, the alluring Anegada’s succulent lobster feasts, diving the Indians or finding your own deserted island for the day, the BVIs are bountiful with Nature’s Little Secrets.
Day 5 - Beef Island to Sandy Spit to Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. Highlights - Sandy Spit, Foxy’s, Soggy Dollar Bar
Day 6 - Jost Van Dyke to Peter Island. Highlights - Deadmans Bay Beach, Sea Turtles, Peter Island Resort Day 7 - Peter Island to Road Town, Tortola
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tay in five star luxury, a charming bed and breakfast, or make a corner of Cayman
your own with a magnificent beachfront villa. Watch your children come alive as they discover the underwater world through a submarine porthole or their very own snorkel mask. Warm sunny days, clear waters and friendly encounters with Blue iguanas, turtles and gentle stingrays create treasured memories that last a lifetime. Cayman Brac is a lost world of
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What’s New? Breakfast with the Rays, a new tour to the Cayman Islands’ most popular attraction, Stingray City
dramatic cliffs and bat caves, trails under forest canopies and rare birds, and a free nature tour for all visitors. Little Cayman, just ten square miles is a world away from the vibrancy of Grand Cayman. A short flight on a 15-seat Twin Otter brings you to a Robinson Crusoe paradise where time has stood still. Little Cayman has found a fine balance between wild Caribbean and barefoot elegance. Mangroves, swooping frigate birds, Red footed boobies and 1500 iguanas have made this island their own, and those who dive will tell you an even richer beauty lies beneath the waves.
Useful Apps: The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has a new
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App designed to give helpful information to any visitor to the three islands in a fun interactive format, complete with a ‘catch the Lionfish’ game! The ‘Discover Cayman’ App gives users up-to-the- minute news and offers. Download the official app of the Cayman Islands from iTunes.
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Size: Grand Cayman (GC) 76 sq miles, Cayman Brac 14 sq miles, Little Cayman 10 sq miles Currency: CI dollar (plus US dollar) Population: GC - 60,000, CB - 1600, LC - 150 Main City: George Town on GC Local Beer: Caybrew Dish of the Day: Conch Fritters
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An alternative Caribbean holiday with freedom to drive, walk, wine and dine out and about, sight-see and relax.
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An early morning stroll on the white sand of Seven Mile beach.
Breakfast at Icoa Fine Foods – lovely fresh organic local ingredients. A spot of memento shopping in
George Town’s shops. Duty-free prices meant swapping a fridge magnet for a Pandora bracelet!
A simple but delicious lunch of Roti at Café Cimboco.
My absolute highlight – a boat trip to swim and play with huge, gentle rays in the wild at Stingray City.
Snorkel with colourful fish at Paradise Reef. (Don’t fancy getting your hair wet? Then try the Atlantis Submarine) Evening cocktails at Tiki Beach Bar as the sun sinks into the Caribbean Sea. Mine’s a Mudslide!
A water-front restaurant for dinner under the stars….. Blissful day. Tanuja Sudra, Personal Travel Counsellor
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