British Virgin Islands - All Inclusive

The British Virgin Islands actually consist of over 60 individual islands with only around 16 of them being inhabited, the largest of thes are Anegada, Virgin Gorda. Tortola and Jost Van Dyke.

The islands standard currency is the US dollar and vehicles drive on the left hand side. If you plan to drive in the islands you need to apply for a temporary driving license which will cost $10.00 and is available from the Traffic Licensing office.

In the British Virgin Islands there is a 7% Hotel Accomodation tax payable by guests who stay for 6 months or less in hotels and other similar types of accomodation.

There is also a departure tax payable when leaving, this is $20 for departure by air, $5.00 by sea or $7.00 for cruise ship passengers.

Tortola is the largest of the islands and has a population of more than 14,000. Tortola has the highest peak in the BVI's, Sage Mountain. The airport for Tortola is actually on a seperate island and is connected to Tortola by a bridge.

Virgin Gorda is the second largest of the islands at 10 miles long by 2 miles wide and has a population of 2,500.

Anegada is smaller by comparison and is 20 miles north of Virgin Gorda, it covers 15 square miles and has a population of only 250. The highest point on the island is only 28 feet above sea level. Anegada is favoured by divers due to its numerous reefs and shipwrecks.

Jost Van Dyke is a 4 square mile island with a population of 200, it is named after a dutch pirate who supposeddly used the island as a hideaway.

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas

Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas is part of a 52 acre estate on Tortola. The 157 room resort is built on to the hillside rising up from the beach. The resort has a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness room and scuba diving facilities. There is the Wellness Fitness Spa & Salon along with a variety of dining venues.The resort has a variety of rooms and suites and even stand alone villas with balconies and pools

Recommended Reading

Top 10 Virgin Islands, US and British

Review - I tossed this great guidebook into my carry-on bag before I left for a recent trip to Road Town in the British Virgin Islands and found it to be the perfect resource during my trip! Unlike most Eyewitness travel books that tend to be all-encompassing and a bit cumbersome to carry around, this "Top 10" version is more like Eyewitness-light, perfect for taking to marketplaces and the beach.

The book breaks down the American and British Virgin Islands into the top ten beaches, snorkeling sites, resorts, festivals, amongst others. The recommendations are varied and interesting, especially the sections highlighting shopping opportunities and historical sites. Also included is an "Around the Virgin Islands" section that offers about five pages of island-specific information for St Croix, St John, St Thomas, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The last section entitled "Streetsmart" helps you assimilate into the island culture as easily as possible with info on arriving in the islands, shopping, hotels, etc.

The book digs deeply to provide lush photography and insider tips to ensure you have a great vacation.