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The British Virgin Islands are the yachting capital of the Caribbean, if not the world, and getting into that lifestyle—sunning, swimming, snorkeling, sailing, beach-hopping, and always dropping anchor in time for happy hour—is what the islands are all about. With the exception of Anegada and a few dollop-size cays, the islands are volcanic, hilly, and covered in dry green scrub. So while you'll find some great ocean overlooks atop Tortola and Virgin Gorda, these are not great islands for hiking. Instead, look to the blue for activities: Concentrate on sailing above, diving below, and floating on the warm clear water. With this in mind, we've exclusively listed beaches for the major islands (Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Virgin Gorda) in addition to our picks for the best diving, yachting, lesser-known islands, and hideaway coves.
The BVI's have enough beaches to pick one for every interest and mood. Surfers head to Tortola's Apple Bay to hang ten. Sandy Spit and Sandy Cay off Jost Van...more
The BVI's are an underappreciated dive destination. There are dozens of good sites, and the conditions are ideal: little current, relatively shallow profiles,...more
There's no other place in the Caribbean where traveling between such a diverse collection of islands is not only possible, but easy and fun. There are several...more
Sandy Spit and Sandy Cay. You need a boat, but it's worth it for these two tiny dots that are practically all beach off the east coast of the island. Sandy Spit...more
The Baths. The otherworldly granite formations here are some of the most photographed and celebrated sites in the Caribbean. Get there first thing in the...more
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