You are thinking of going for a vacation where you can enjoy the serenity and beauty of the nature, but you don’t have a place in mind. Then the there is a place which can fulfill all your desires and it is the British Virgin Islands. These islands are a total of 60 islands of which some of the islands have no inhabitants. The main attraction of this island apart from its natural beauty is its climate. The tourists can enjoy the tropical climate of this island where the temperature ranges from 82 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit all year long.
Places to Visit in British Virgin Islands
.Tortola
The name of this island is in Spanish and its meaning is “Turtledove.” This is the biggest and the most populated island of British Virgin Island. This island has guesthouses, beachside resorts and mountain villas where you can stay and enjoy your vacations. The main two places to visit in Tortola are:
Cane Garden Bay Area
These are steep green hills in Tortola, which is best place to place to drink in bars and enjoy the parties. There are several beautiful bays in the south side of the Cane Garden Bay.
Sage Mountain National Park
This is a park which has many characteristics of rain forest, though the forest receives less than 100 inches of rain every year. The height of Sage Mountain is 1716 feet; this makes it the highest peak in Virgin Islands.
Jost Van Dyke
This is a small island which is spread across four square miles. But this island has a long history of adventurers and seafarers visiting it regularly. This is why there are several tourists still visiting this place. This island has no bank and you should know this before you decide to stay here.
Copper Mine National Park
This park is situated on the southwest tip of Virgin Gorda Island. This park was a copper mine between the year 1838 to 1867, and thus it as a huge abandoned copper mine in it. This hillside is a great place for picnic. You will love to enjoy time with your friends her above the blue sea.
Travel Tips
· Money
The currency that is accepted in British Virgin Islands is US Dollars and even though there are banks and ATMs in the area, but they are not in every major tourist spot. So it’s better to carry cash most of the times.
. Health
There is only one hospital in British Virgin Islands which is Peebles Hospital. But there are some clinics in some islands.
. Documents
You should always carry your passport with you all the time when visiting other islands.
.Conclusion
The British Virgin Islands is becoming a great tourist destination for people around the world. Many people from UK go there for vacationing during the winter season to enjoy the tropical climate of that area. Just keep the travel tips in your mind and enjoy your vacations there.
About the Author
Ashley Louis the author of this article is an avid traveler and has toured several places in the world. She is a regular blogger who likes to share and advise readers about various tourist destinations.