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British Virgin Islands

There are more than 60 islands that constitute the British Virgin Islands (BVIs).  The islands, in the form of a necklace strung along Sir Francis Drake Channel between Puerto Rico and St. Kitts, are a visual paradise. Many of the BVIs with their unspoilt settings are home to a rich variety of indigenous fauna, including red-legged tortoises and Anegada iguanas.

Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands. The north shore of the island has a generous sprinkling of coves and isolated beaches like Brewer’s Bay and Smuggler’s Cove. The Cane Garden Bay is lined with numerous restaurants and bars. Virgin Gorda also has numerous secluded beaches and natural attractions, the main being the Baths. These monumental granite boulders, similar to the Stonehenge in England, dominate the beach.

Things to see and do in British Virgin Islands

• Horseshoe Reef: You can take a day trip to Anegada and explore the 18-mile-long Horseshoe Reef. Spend the day watching birds or snorkeling in the waters.
• Norman Island: This Island is said to be the setting for The Treasure Island of Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous story. There are no inhabitants here other than a few restaurants catering to the tourists. The caves here are famous spots for snorkeling.
• The BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival: This seven-day event in April sees the participation of about 135 yachts. Divers explore the 200-odd shipwrecks. The focus of all action is the Rhone Marine Park near Salt Island, where the HMS Rhone sank in the 1860s.

Dining in British Virgin Islands

There are numerous options for casual dining varying from surf shacks to beach bars.You can also find a wide array of restaurants serving local, gourmet and International cuisine. The restaurants may require you to wear slacks and shirt for dinner.

• A Secret Garden: Set in the garden of Josiah's Bay Plantation, this charming restaurant serves International menu featuring homemade breads, fresh salads, and desserts.
• Big Banana Paradise Club: Located on the Tortola Island, this beachside restaurant id famous for its local seafood. Popular dishes include West Indian dishes as coconut shrimp, barbeque chicken and ribs.

Entertainment and Nightlife in British Virgin Islands

There are a wide range of entertainment options to light up the night scene in the British Virgin Islands including nightclubs and bars. Some of the popular venues are:

• Bomba's Beach Shack: Located along the North Beach Coast, this place is famous for its full moon parties at Apple Bay. Bomba's is well known for its excellent Reggae bands. Sebastian's on the Beach features the Spark Plugs on Sunday evenings.
• Myett's: The place has a lively dance crowd with bands on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There is a happy hour at sunset.
• Da Wedding: The place has local bands playing live music on Wednesdays.

Golfing in the British Virgin Islands

There are no golf courses in the British Virgin Islands and so for a proper round of golf you will need to go to St Thomas, at Mahogany Run.