Official Language:
English
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Currency:
US dollar
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Population:
Approximately 17,000
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Tortola, Virgin Gorda & Jost Van Dyke: Tropical temperatures in the 80°F/27°C year round. The hot, tropical sun is tamed by constant ocean breezes,but you'll need sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and some insect repellant. Summer temperatures average 85°F/29°C with a range of 79-90°F (26-32°C) degrees.
The islands experience subtropical conditions. The temperature is higher along with the humidity in the summer and lower, but pleasant, in the winter. The rainy season is during the late summer into December ending just before Christmas. The ideal times to visit are late December through April.
The average is 77°F/25°C degrees during winter months, with a range of 72°F to 82°F (22-28°C) degrees. The average water temperature is around 79°F degrees 26C with a range of 73-84°F (23-29°C) degrees. The average rainfall is 40 inches per year. Like most semi-tropical and tropical locations, the B.V.I. is in a hurricane zone, with the storm season June 1 to Nov. 30.
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Tortola:
Tortola small in size but large in beauty is one of the British Virgin Islands, and located in the eastern Caribbean. Quaint Road Town is the capital of Tortola. Tortola is mountainous and volcanic in origin, well known for its Sage Mountain National Park, covered by rainforest. Dont miss the beautiful beaches, & Apple Bay's Sugar MilI. For a rum drink guaranteed to pack a real 'punch' visit Pusser's Company Store. Inhabited first by the Arawak and then by Carib peoples, they were settled by the Dutch in1648, however in 1672 they became a British colony. During the 17th century the Virgin Islands were frequented by buccaneers and pirates. Though the islands remain a British Dependency, the official currency was changed to the U.S. dollar to reflect its trade relationships with the USA and Puerto Rico.
Jost Van Dyke:
Ships anchor in Great Harbour Bay where tender service will take passengers ashore. Great Harbour is a picturesque village with houses set along the sandy beaches and is four square miles of mountainous island. Located on the west side of Tortola, and more than likely named after a Dutch settler. In the 1700s a Quaker had settled here to develop sugarcane plantations. Smaller islands surround Little Jost Van Dyke. This is the birthplace of Dr. John Lettsome, who was the founder of the London Medical Society. The island is now known as the 'barefoot island' mainly because of the casual lifestyle it offers.
Inhabited first by the Arawak and followed by the Carib peoples. The Virgin Islands were then settled by the Dutch from 1648. By 1672 they became a British colony. During the 17th century the Virgin Islands were often visited by buccaneers and pirates. Today the islands remain a British Dependency, thought the official currency was changed to the U.S. dollar to reflect its trade relationships with the USA and Puerto Rico.
The wonderful climate and picturesque buildings along with the beauty of the turqoise waters make this Islands a paradise for visitors.
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TORTOLA:
Mount Sage National Park
This keystone of the BVI National Parks system consists of 92 acres of mountainous landscape, interesting trails and spectacular views.
Mount Healthy National Park:
An excellent symbol of the sugar plantation era in BVI, this park above Brewer's Bay features the intact remains of a stone windmill, once part of an 18th-century sugar plantation.
Cane Garden Bay beach:
centrally located on Tortola's north side, this is probably the busiest beach since its beauty is often compared to Magen's Bay on St. Thomas.
Pusser's:
Located at the West End is named for the famous rum, this shop and bar overlooks the ocean.
JOST VAN DYKE:
The Bubbling Pool:
Locate at the East End, here you will see where the foaming sea forms a natural jacuzzi.
VIRGIN GORDA:
The Baths:
A well-known attraction with giant boulders or batholiths that have been brought to the surface by volcanic eruptions and are scattered in the formation of a beautiful grotto with tranquil pools.
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More Information |
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Web: www.bviwelcome.com
Write: BVI Tourist Board
Akara Building 2nd Flr
DeCastro Street
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Phone: (284) 494-3134
Fax: (284) 494-3866
Email: bvitourb@surfbvi.com
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