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On the edge of the Caribbean Sea, the Virgin Islands is 140 miles northwest of St. Kitts and 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, lying closely clustered together. These islands are considered to be part of the Lesser Antilles, though they are more geographically close to the Greater Antilles in the west. Stretching only 50 miles from west to east and 67 miles from north to south, its islands lie mostly close together, with only Anegada in the north and St. Croix in the south and relatively isolated. Only ten of the 107 members of this tropical archipelago are inhabited.

The pleasant climate, the picturesque buildings and the clear beauty of surrounding waters combine to make these Islands an ideal tourist and vacation site for Caribbean resorts. Tourists from the States, from nearby Puerto Rico, and from South American and European countries see and enjoy the natural beauties and the pleasant mode of life of this unique section of America. It is especially convenient for visitors from the mainland, for no passports or visas are necessary for travel between the US and the USVI. Likewise, the money and postage are the same as that used in the States, and English is spoken throughout the islands.

The three U.S. principal islands provide impressive experiences for the visitor. On the Island of St. Thomas, good roads and rugged mountains give unparalleled views of the Virgin group. Homes cling to the hillsides. Sheltered by bay and mountain is the thriving town of Charlotte Amalie, a free port, and duty free shopping attraction. Many Cruise Lines bring tourists to Charlotte Amalie every day, year round. Tourists arriving find many excellent bargains in foreign merchandise; and visitors may bring back to the United States $1200 worth of foreign or luxury goods, duty free.

The British Virgin Islands represents what all Caribbean nations wish to be. The BVI enjoys a very stable economy with little or no unemployment, a very healthy tourist industry and a well established, international off shore banking community.

Each Island holds its own distinct identity and flavour, with the only similarities being the government, rolling green hills and fabulous views wherever you look. Tortola (the BVI capital) is the largest of the islands and the center of commerce, with a large yacht harbor in Road Town and lovely beaches all along the north shore and east end of the island, offering terrific vacation locations from soup to nuts.

Virgin Gorda appears to be part of a separate world, with tremendous boulders (the size of a house or small apartment building) strewn about. There are dozens of beaches to explore, hotels, resorts, small inns and private villas ... but no crowding!

Anegada is completely different from all the other British Virgin Islands in that its maximum height above sea level is only 28' ... and for all intents and purposes, the whole island is one gigantic beach! The slow pace of the island is contagious and ideal for a real "getaway" vacation where your only concerns will be swimming, fishing, eating, relaxing and working on your tan!

Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the main islands with a very laid back atmosphere. The largest "resort" has only 17 rooms and shoes are seldom seen ... or needed. The island is blessed with a stunning beach and campground at White Bay while Great Harbour is home to the world famous Foxy's Tamarind Bar.

The British Virgin Islands, or BVI, are located in the Caribbean Sea and are part of the West Indies in the Leeward Island chain. Our capital, Tortola, lies just 8 miles east of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Apart from Tortola, the main, inhabited islands of the BVI are Virgin Gorda, Anegada & Jost Van Dyke.

The British Virgin Islands are amongst the most popular Caribbean vacation destinations, offering one of the finest sailing territories anywhere ... and are home to the world's largest yacht charter fleet.

The British Virgin Islands are exactly what one envisions when dreaming about a Caribbean vacation. You may wish to charter a bareboat yacht for a week or take the family out for a crewed day sail adventure from Tortola to Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke or Anegada or visit some of the other nearby islands. You may prefer to rent a small power boat or sailboat for a day and do some exploring on your own. For the more adventurous types, a little parasailing or a flight in an ultra light plane to see the BVI from a bird's eye view may be in order. Whatever your pleasure; from nature trails to scuba diving, windsurfing, bone fishing, underwater photography, sailing regattas, surfing or bicycle races ... you will find it all in the British Virgin Islands!