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Virgin Islands (USVI) and the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Generally all the islands are magnificient and breathtaking.
They are also a favourite destination for sailors and cruiseship
passengers. The islands are actually volcanic in nature and
therefore towered up by rocky hills.
The main BVI are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke and
the further off situated Anegada. Generally they are less visi-
ted than the USVI, only Tortola is a bit commercial. Most of
the islands population live either in Road Town or in the sur-
rounding areas. Nearby lies Soper´s Hole, a small yacht har-
bor with hotels, apartments and restaurants. The most beauti-
ful beach on the island is Cane Garden Bay which has ex-
cellent sand and some beach bars.
Virgin Gorda lies within sight from Tortola and the pace of life
is rather slow. So take your time to relax when visiting the is-
land. The main village is Spanish Town with only a few hun-
dred inhabitants. The main attraction is the famous Baths, a
collection of granite blocks and shores, surrounded by golden
sand. Virgin Gorda has a few very good hotels but also some
small guest houses.
Jost van Dyke is even less populated but the white beaches are
perfect. There are not many places to stay and most of the tou-
rists will rent a villa or cottage. Soggy Dollar Bar at White
Bay is the place to be (all day long).
Anegada is a bit far off and totally different to the other BVI. It
is flat and the highest elavation is only 10m. You will find end-
less untouched beaches and a beautiful underwater world.