Olde Yard Village: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Beautiful newly built spacious 1,2 and 3 bedroom condominiums with resort amenities, such as large pool, tennis courts, fitness center, cable TV and wi-fi. Ten minute drive from the most secluded and ...
Lavenda Breeze: Anegada
A true beach-lover's getaway vacation dream! Centered like a gem on Anegada's spectacular Loblolly Bay, Lavenda Breeze is surrounded by tranquil views of nature, cooling ocean breezes, & magnificent ...
Beach Towels If you are staying at a small hotel you'll need to bring your own. Larger resort provide them. You may also want to bring a couple of washcloths if you're staying at a small hotel, they don't always have them.
Ocean Undercurrents If you get sucked out into the ocean by an undercurrent follow these instructions:
Do not panic, save all your strength.
Act immediately. Swim parallel to the shoreline. Even if you cannot, keep trying until you can.
What you are doing is swimming out of the undertow and into the current that will more than likely push you back to shore. Remember, in saltwater you float so you can stay alive for any number of days. Unless you are on a secluded beach a boat will reach you in time to ... more
Events The BVI Summer Fest is a two week riot of noise and color: calypso, fungi and steel bands shake it up, pageants crown festival queens and people flood the streets. The festival is the British Virgin Islands' own version of Carnival and celebrates the emancipation of the islands' African slaves. Most activity takes place in Road Town on Tortola.
Public Holidays
1 January - New Year's Day
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Currents The Trade Winds in this part of the world push North Atlantic water westward, forming the North Equatorial Current. From the equator (0°) to 30°N, the winds are influenced by the spin of the earth and are bent from the north to the south. This is called the Coriolis Effect. These winds affect the currents, which run through the BVI and other West Indies islands and then turn northwards. Warm ... more
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