Thursday, March 22, 2007

Discover and Explore Nature's Paradise the British virgin Islands

Discover and explore the wonders of nature paradise little secret of the British virgin Islands in which it consists of over 60 pristine Caribbean islands. The enchanted unspoiled and unexplored paradise islands are as beautiful as the people and culture. Experience the beauty and magnificent white sand beaches, turquoise waters and vibrant lifestyle. Accomodations is unmatched when you come and visit British virgin Islands.


There are 4 large main islands of the British Virgin Islands and these are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Other Islands.

Tortola is the largest island in the British Virgin Islands, Tortola offers a variety of exciting vacation possibilities. Virgin Gorda is the third largest island of the BVI, Virgin Gorda measures eight and a half square miles. Jost Van Dyke although it measures just four miles by three, with the highest point at 1,054 feet, Jost Van Dyke has fewer than 200 inhabitants, and they are widely known as a welcoming people. Anegada is the only coral island in the volcanic BVI chain, Anegada measures 11 miles by three, its highest point is just 28 feet above sea level.


Other Islands British Virgin Islands scattered in an aquamarine sea, the British Virgin Islands flank the broad Sir Francis Drake Channel, which has beguiled sailors for centuries with scalloped coves and good anchorages. There are over 60 islands in all, whose names reflect their colourful past. The other main islands are discussed in this section.

The British Virgin Islands is a picture of contrasts. There are protected anchorages in quiet palm-fringed coves with spiraling sheer rock faces that plunge to the ocean. One comes across dramatic volcanic formed mountains as well as a flat all-coral atoll. From island to island the vegetation can be dramatically different, due to rainfall, soil composition and sun exposure. Lush areas support palms and tropical fruit trees like banana, mango, and key lime along with flowering hibiscus and bougainvillea bushes. A hike up a hill may reveal varieties of cactus and wild tamarind - even a hardy frangipani plant making its way through a boulder.


The surrounding waters are deep shades of liquid blue, but on Anegada - the only coral atoll in the group, the water takes on an ethereal aquamarine shade. A varied and intriguing environment on land and on sea makes these islands appealing to divers, boaters, hikers and those desiring just to "chill" in a soft rope hammock overlooking a white sand beach.


Accomodations in the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands offers visitors a wide range of attractive places to stay. Dotting our mountains, shores, and remote island beaches are exceptional BVI accommodations including hotels and inns, villas and cottages, resorts, guest houses and apartments. Entire islands, such as Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Necker to name a few are even available for groups large and small. Whatever you have in mind, the British Virgin Islands has a place to satisfy your wishes in the Caribbean.

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