British Virgin Islands
Estelle will be among the performers at the 2012 BVI Music Fest.Mega talent at play in Tortola's Cane Garden BayTravel to Tortola's Cane Garden Bay the last weekend in May for the BVI's annual Music Fest May 25, 26 and 27. virginvoices.com photo by D.B. Bostdorf Nurturing the "golden goose"Visionary leadership is embracing conservation and preservation. We are finally realizing bigger is not necessarily better, and an island's authenticity is everything. The BVI is leading the way. Photo courtesy British Virgin Islands Just one more jewel in the BVIMost anyone who has ever visited or sailed in the Briitsh Virgins, knows about Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. But discovery is alive in the BVI, with so many tiny jewels to explore. The Baths at Virgin Gorda courtesy Mauricio Handler BVI named Caribbean's best quality of lifeThe British Virgin Islands landed at the top of the list for the region’s best quality of life, according to a report “Caribbean & Central American Countries of the Future." virginvoices.com photo by D.B. Bostdorf Low Key LuxuryBiras Creek Resort, on a stunning peninsula, off Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, provides guests with a rare opportunity to feel in their own skin again. virginvoices.com photo by Maura Curley Only in AnegadaThe name sounds alluring with a bit of intrigue. But this island in the British Virgins is restful rather than exotic. Only 27 feet above sea level at its highest perch, it has long stretches of white beaches. Soothing it at the Soggy DollarWhen you approach White Bay in the BVI's Jost Van Dyk you may sense you're about to drop anchor at one of those places, you won't easily forget. And you'll be right. There is no dock to tie up, so you must swim or dinghy in. The bar got its name because many boaters swim to shore and pay for their libations with soggy dollars |
Perla George, General Manager North America for the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board, with Marketing Coordinator Hazel Penn at the Boston Globe Travel Show in February, 2012.virginvoices.com photo by D.B. bostdorf AudioPerla George British Virgin Islands Tourist Board general manager, North America speaks with Maura Curley.VideoBoating in the British Virgin IslandsVideo courtesy British Virgin islands Tourist Board.Feature StoriesBVI gears up for May music festTravel to Tortola's Cane Garden Bay the last weekend in May for the BVI's annual Music Fest May 25, 26 and 27. Click for more. Educator and fungi masterElmore Stoutt, spent 46 years in education and is credited with making massive improvements. He is also an engaging entertainer and known as one of the islands' most intriguing fungi masters. Click for more. British Virgin Islands wins at Caribbean Travel MarketplaceDelegates from the British Virgin Islands celebrated the islands attributes at the 30th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace at Atlantis resort January 22 to 24. Click for more. Pleasures of the parksThey are not just for hikers or the flora and the fauna. The Parks of the U.S. and British Virgins Islands are a source of inspiration and exhilaration for all of us who need to get in touch with nature and ourselves. Click for more. BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing FestivalThe annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival signals spring in the BVI. Click for more. She shines in Cane Garden BayPerched on a hill overlooking Cane Garden Bay, Lighthouse Villas in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, provides s a cool respite from the heat of the beach. Proprietor Malcia Rymer Bean adds to the ambiance, with her quiet charm. Click for more. Fischer's Cove a family affairFischer’s Cove Beach Hotel, in Virgin Gorda’s Spanish Town, transports you to another era. This family owned property overlooks Sir Francis Drake’s Channel and serves wonderful West Indian treats in the dining room. Click for more. Lumbering red footedYou could be fortunate to see the red footed tortoise out and about for the day. It doesn't do much but lumber along, scrounging for food. Click for more. Tryst in TortolaTortola offers opportunities for beach exploration. Favorites include a soothing stretch of sand at Cane Garden Bay, dotted with little shanties serving up luscious lunches and cold beer Click for more. British Virgin Islands shines at Taste of the CaribbeanFanfare was in the air at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Tortola June 27 when the BVI National Culinary Team, returned home laden with medals from the weekend's Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition. Click for more. Terrific in TortolaJust three minutes from the famed Cane Garden Bay beach, Heritage Inn in Tortola offers a private getaway with food to match its fabulous view. Click for more. The Best Shopping in the BVIThe British Virgin Islands is brimming with authentic made in the BVI souvenirs and keepsakes. Click for more. Learning to sail in the BVIUnderstand, the three of us have collectively lived in the Virgin Islands for more than 40 years. So why would we book a learn to sail trip on a 32-foot sailboat in hurricane season? Click for more. |
