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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS The distinctive and diverse charms of the British Virgin Islands have won it a special place in the hearts of veteran travelers. It's here, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, that this dazzling chain of 60 islands gives rise to an endless array of inspiring attractions and activities. Tortola remains very popular, with its dramatic mountain peaks shadowing the sparkling sapphire waters below. Tortola invites boaters to spend day after luxurious day seeking out hidden cays and secluded coves to call their own. ATL ANTIC OCEAN Great Camanoe Scrub Island 2 Guana Island J OST VA N DYKE Great Harbour TO RTOL A Brewers Bay Carrot Bay 5 Road Town Great Thatch West End Island Fort Shirley Spanish 3 Town Beef Island International Airport East End VIRGIN GORDA Virgin Gorda Peak Pond Bay 4 South Sound Handsome Bay Fat Hogs Beef Island Bay S i r Fr a n c i s Dr C ake ha nn el Ginger Island Cooper Island Peter White 1 Island Bay ST. J OH N (U SVI ) Norman Island 0 miles 2 0 km 2 The island of Virgin Gorda, provides yet another—and equally delightful—side of B.V.I. The gently rolling hills give way to breathtaking geological formations and powder soft beaches. All of this delight is capped off with a unique level of charm and hospitality that's a signature trait of the British Virgin Islands. As an alternate option, guests can fly to nearby St. Thomas and take a beautiful, relaxing ferry ride to and from your B.V.I. destination (ferry costs not included), where you can soak up the sun and blue waters. The St. Thomas ferry ride takes about an hour, and departs from Charlotte Amalie. Don't forget to have your valid passport handy for the ferry. British Virgin Islands 39