British Virgin Islands

Pros: A relaxing, gorgeous area; terrific snorkeling
Cons: None (except for my jelly fish stings)

Review Topic:  Sights & AttractionsI won't give you a geography lesson about the British Virgin Islands. You can read that from others or from the mini-lesson epinions gives you.

I will tell you about my trip. The most relaxing,...

Pros: Sunny, warm, beautiful scenery, snorkeling, walks
Cons: Bring sunscreen!

In the middle of March 2002, I visited the British Virgin Islands with a total of five other family members. We left from JFK airport in New York, traveling through San Juan, Puerto Rico, onwards to Beef Island airport in Tortola. We left New York ...

Pros: Quiet, relaxing, beautiful beaches,great sailing.
Cons: If you don't like boats and beaches then you'll be bored.

I had the privilege of living in the BVI for a while when I was a kid. I wouldn't usually write abou ...

Pros: If you want to relax and unwind on vacation, you will not find better.
Cons: None

ScubaMom has already written an extensive review of Guana Island and I see no reason to duplicate that excellent effort. However, my wife and I spent a week on Guana recently, and we had a wonderful time. It was really quite an exceptional vacation....

Pros: Freedom and sunshine
Cons: Rain can screw up your vacation

One of the nicest ways to see the British Virgin Islands is from the deck of a sailboat. Sailing here is pleasant. The wind is usually good, and I haven't experienced choppy water. I have seen dolphin and giant turtles while sailing from island to...

Pros: Unspoiled beautiful peaceful islands of love.
Cons: You may have to leave one day.

Review Topic:  Overview

I moved to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands in 1978, and for the next 20 years was a permanent resident. Now that I have moved back to the States, I often feel a twinge of pain, deep in my soul,...

Pros: Excellent for snorkeling and scuba.
Cons: Locals seem "envious" of tourists, 50% warm-n-fuzzy; 50% not so WNF.

I spent a week with my husband who was on business, trying out the local tourist scene on my own during the day. We stayed at the Prospect Reef Resort on Tortola, BVI. The resort has multiple buildings, some of the older buildings are located in a...

Pros: very good restaurants, beaches, and people. good ferry service to other islands
Cons: a bit expensive, driving is not for the meek

Over the years, we've been the the BVI's a total of five times. My wife and i have had extended have had extended stays on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada. While all three islands are very much different in pyhsical charateristics, they all have one...

Pros: Beautiful, still "natural," tons to do
Cons: none that I can think of

The British Virgin Islands are some of the most beautiful Islands in the world. They are a whole bunch of little islands and cays spread over a large area, which provides for some great Scuba diving/snorkeling, and other water activities. The Virgin...

Pros: Beautiful, excellent snorkeling
Cons: non existant

My family and I are sailors born and raised. We own our own thirty seven foot Tartan sailboat in New England, so we decided to charter a boat in the Caribbean.

Since then, we have been there approximately 8 times, and every year it gets...

Pros: Beautiful scenery and weather; plenty of activities
Cons: Nope, maybe cost

You know you've had a great vacation when you just hate the thought of returning home and would love to remain in NeverNever land for eternity.

We had such an experience in the British Virgin Islands [although, regrettably, we have now...

Pros: Beautiful beaches. Friendly people. Excellent food. Very safe. Wonderful villas.
Cons: Are there any? Not too much night life. A little pricey - but worth it!

My husband and I rented a villa on Tortola for our Honeymoon in early May 2000. We couldn't have picked a more perfect spot. We stayed at Villa Laguna in Apple Bay on the North West end of the island (villalaguna.com or cvillas.com). It was beautiful...

Pros: Strong drinks, live music
Cons: Mushrooms and mushroom tea are fake, expensive, commercialized

Our anticipation of the Bomba shack full moon party was that you could drink free psychodelic mushroom tea (which is legal to consume in the BVI), and trip through the night. What we found was quite different, I will detail our visit.
It started by...

Pros: GGGreat snorkeling, Unique island experiences
Cons: I don't live there

I went in April a few years ago for a four day weekend and loved it. We rented a villa on a hill overlooking a beach on Tortola. Many say the BVI is the best place for snorkeling in the Caribbean. We saw all sorts of colorful tropical fish, coral, and a...

Pros: The beautiful water, the seclusion, the people...EVERYTHING!!!
Cons: You have to leave eventually...

For two weeks in July of 2002 me, my brother, my grandparents, and my aunt and uncle lived off of a 52 foot Beneteau sailboat in the British Virgin Islands (the BVI). This was a trip I'll never forget.
We chartered the boat through Conch...

Pros: Beaches to yourselves this time of year.
Cons: Moderate amounts of jellyfish.

Review Topic:  Overview

I recently took my second trip to the British Virgin Islands in October of 2000. Prior to going, I scoured the tour books for ideas on unique things to do while there. One of them was to visit the island...

Pros: Adventure when you want it, relaxing anytime
Cons: Can be expensive

Want to get away from it all? Sail the British Virgin Islands by chartering a sailboat or catamaran and let the fun and relaxing begin.
I recently have returned from a trip sailing the BVI. A 44ft Catamaran was the choice of 4 of us for this...

Pros: Best way to see the islands
Cons: Summers can be warm

I have sailed twice in the BVI and feel it is truly a sailor's paradise. The sailing is done by visual navigation and as the islands are roughly arranged in a ring, the channel inside is fairly well protected. Winds tend to be heavier in the winter...

Pros: beauty, charm, peace and quiet, island life
Cons: travel to/from (boat only), available groceries

While planning another visit to the island of Jost Van Dyke (BVI), I thought others might like to share this almost private island. Although I would dread too many people, it is too beautiful to keep to myself. My first visit was by chartered sailboat...

Pros: nice accommodations with great views
Cons: poor service, expensive food & accommodations

Long Bay Beach Resort is a truly beautiful resort with breathtaking views. Accommodations range from hillside suites to beachfront cabanas. All rooms are spacious and airy. We stayed in a hillside suite which showed its age in areas such as the...

Pros: Quite,beautiful beaches and good food
Cons: pricey !!

We just returned (10/28/00) from our third trip to this beautiful island. Having been there several times we pretty much knew exactly what and where we wanted to go. Long Bay is probably the best place to stay on Tortola,although it is not cheap. The...

Pros: Lots of greenery, crystal-clear waters,
Cons: Small but expensive (It all depends...)

The British Virgin Islands is known as the sailor's paradise. If you are a sailor, you must already know what I am talking about. The cool breeze of the Caribbean lets you enjoy a good stay there. Fish abound. You can go sports fishing while...

Pros: quite a few islands to visit, unique things at each place, amazing snorkeling
Cons: you have to go through customs and pay to leave

I have never actually stayed in the BVi's, but I have visited several times by boat. Each time I was staying on either St John or St Thomas and chartered private tours to explore the BVI's, which is the best way to get to know them.
Each island...

Pros: Simply Amazing!
Cons: None

Last summer I took a trip down to the British Virgin Islands. Having been to the US Virgin Islands during the previous summer, I knew to expect everything I could possibly desire. In fact, I got it all once more. My family and I sailed around the...

Pros: Simple, exotic, unique
Cons: Bunk Beds, small cabins

To get the most out of the British Virgin Islands, try a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise on the SS Flying Cloud. The ship leaves from Road Town in Tortola.
Welcome Aboard with a Steel Drum Band, take a tour of the Pusser's Rum Factory in Road Town.
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Pros: excellent services and view of the ocean
Cons: expensive

long bay beach resort is an excellent, albeit expensive lodging on the east end of tortola. We spent two weeks there last march and found it not crowded with excellent services. Some rooms have jacuzis and all have balconies facing the sea. Compared to...

Pros: World renowned landmark, beautiful unique setting
Cons: Not for young children, elderly or disabled

BEWARE OF THE BATHS

During a 10 day trip in the beautiful Virgin Islands (both U.S. and British) my family had the pleasure of visiting Virgin Gorda (one of the British Virgin Islands), where the famous landmark called The Baths are located....

Pros: Can be easily visited for a day trip or more from the US Virgin Islands.
Cons: Some parts of the islands are hard to get to

Having taken a side trip to the BVI from the US Virgin Islands just a few weeks ago, I have a few quick tips. Yes, they do speak English. They use the American Dollar not the British Pound. ATMs are available. You do need a passport to get in and out.

These islands are quieter than the US Virgin Islands. They have a gentle trade wind that keeps things comfortable when out of direct sun.

50% of all visitors go to the Baths on Virgin Gorda. They are beautiful. The snorkeling is also amazing!

These islands are prime sailing destinations.


Full reviews of other Virgin Island destinations by popsrocks .


US Virgin Islands An overview
St. Thomas VI An Island that has action!
Westin Resort, St John VI
St. John VI Quiet and pristine.
US Virgin Islands National Park This park is awesome with private beaches!
Sapphire Beach and Marina One of the best beaches on St Thomas.
Antilles@Sapphire Beach, St Thomas VI
The BATHS of the British Virgin IslandsLike nothing else you have ever seen!

Pros: Great beachfront rooms, great service, wonderful food, unbelievable beaches & very few kids.
Cons: Slow service at meals.

I went to Peter Island on my Honeymoon. We were impressed around every corner. The beachfront rooms are awesome! The beaches are quiet and beautiful. We were there a week and never got bored. Kids are highly discouraged and there are no programs for kids so it makes it a perfect island for honeymooners and anniversaries. I will return soon. The only negative.. the restuarant staff works on "island time.".... slow service.