British Virgin Islands

Nestled between Anguilla and Puerto Rico, the unspoilt British Virgin Islands provide a charming pattern of islands where sophisticated hideaways await.

There are some 60 islands, islets and cays all fairly close. With regular ferry services between the main islands, it is possible to explore the uniqueness of each island and discover tucked away coves with their quirky beach bars.

The capital of the British Virgin Islands, Road Town, is located on the island of Tortola and is the only town of any size. Tortola also offers the opportunity for island hopping, with ferry links to Peter Island and Virgin Gorda as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands.

On Virgin Gorda, just eight miles in area and a protected National Park, life proceeds at a slow pace. Virgin Gorda has a hilly, dry terrain and is bordered by spectacular white sand beaches and a turquoise sea, ideal for swimming, sailing and diving. The Baths area is of special note, with its unusual landscape consisting of immense boulders and grottos.

PPeter Island is a 1000-acre private island and home to Peter Island Resort. It has a tiny population and offers isolated, palm-fringed beaches, great views out into Sir Francis Drake Channel and excellent picnic spots.

There are direct flights from London to Antigua daily, from where it is a short flight to Beef Island (linked to Tortola by a bridge).

Flights & Facts:

Fly to: Antigua (onward connections to Beef Island) Flying time: 1 hour from Antigua Time difference: GMT - 4 hours Visas: Not required for UK passport holders Health requirements: No mandatory vaccinations Best time to travel: Dec - Apr

Weather:

The best time to travel to the British Virgin Islands is during our winter and spring months of December to April. The British Virgin Island's weather is warm, subtropical and sometimes humid, with temperatures moderated by trade winds.