Honeymooners with a taste for adventure may wish to charter a crewed yacht, which gives them the opportunity to sail to private islands, explore remote reefs, and take in spectacular sites such as The Baths in Virgin Gorda, where huge volcanic boulders form mystical rock pools, hidden beaches and trails. Your captain and crew will transport you to the BVI's very special spots that will make your honeymoon truly unique. Picnic on deserted beaches with delicious gourmet meals prepared just for the two of you. Back onboard, dine on some of the world's finest cuisine, and later if you choose, sleep under the stars.
The cuisine of Tortola reflects the island's rich cultural mix, whether it's a four-star dinner at a converted sugar mill or a delicious West Indian roti at a pastel-painted cottage. Local delicacies such as fresh lobster, conch, spicy goat, curries, and Johnny Cakes make each meal memorable.
The people of Tortola are friendly and known for their warmth and hospitality. Tortola is also an ideal point from which to explore the other British Virgin Islands. Regular ferries, private and crewed yachts, and planes travel daily to the other islands of the BVI. Road Town, Tortola is the capital of the British Virgin Islands. Though the island is still quite sparsely populated, there has been a flurry of building activity in recent years.
So experience Nature's Little Secrets....The British Virgin Islands!
ESSENTIAL FACTS –
LANGUAGE: English is the official language; over half the population speaks Spanish; Mayan and English Creole is also spoken.
CAPITAL CITY: Road Town
POPULATION: 23,552 (July 2007 est.)
CURRENCY: The currency of The British Virgin Islands is the $US dollar. Major credit cards are accepted in many- but not all establishments. There is a 10¢ stamp duty on all cheques and travel cheques.
DEPARTURE TAX: $20.00 per person leaving by air, $5.00 leaving by sea and $7.00 for cruise ship passengers.
WHAT TO WEAR: Sub-tropical with a dry season lasting from December to May, when temperatures average around 28C (82F). During the hurricane season, from July to November, temperatures average 21C. The most recent, Hurricane Keith, damaged some tourist resorts. The coast is cooler than inland, and temperatures can drop as low as 10C. The mountains can be very cold at night.
ELECTRICITY: Voltage in the BVI is 110/220v. Visitors can use American appliances without an adaptor.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: general assessment: worldwide telephone service international: country code - 1-284; connected via submarine cable to Bermuda; the East Caribbean Fiber System (ECFS) optic submarine cable provides connectivity to 13 other islands in the eastern Caribbean (2007)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: U.S., Canadian, U.K. and passport holders of other European Union countries nationals require proof of citizenship--a valid passport. Other nationalities should contact the nearest tourist office for entry requirements.
POLITICAL STATUS: overseas territory of the UK; internal self-governing
LITERACY RATE: definition: age 15 and over can read and write
TOTAL POPULATION: 97.8% (1991 est.)
RELIGION: Protestant 86% (Methodist 33%, Anglican 17%, Church of God 9%, Seventh-Day Adventist 6%, Baptist 4%, Jehovah's Witnesses 2%, other 15%), Roman Catholic 10%, other 2%, none 2% (1991)
NOTE:
All adults traveling with minors (age 16 and under) that are neither relatives nor friends, should have a consent letter from their parents stating that the parents gave them permission for their children to travel on their behalf. If a child is traveling with a mother or father, then he or she needs to provide a letter from the other parent. If the parents are divorced or separated, then a custody certificate should be presented.
