VIRGIN
GORDA
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Virgin
Gorda, or "Fat Virgin", refers to a protruding mountain
noted by Columbus on this second largest of the British Virgin Isles.
Its most celebrated beach - The Baths - is an intriguing grouping
of huge granite rocks framing grottos filled with with sea water.
While geologists ponder the origins of these mysterious boulders,
swimmers and snorkelers refresh themselves in the cool waters of hidden
pools and secret passages.
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LEVERICK
BAY
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Leverick
Bay, one of Virgin Gorda's main marinas.
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JOST
VAN DYKE
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Jost
Van Dyke, four miles long, is truly the "barefoot"
island known by travelers around the world for its casual lifestyle,
protected anchorages, fine beaches and beachfront restaurants and
bars. A favorite destination of yachties.
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NORMAN
ISLAND
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Norman
Island, legend plays a large part in the history of Norman Island
with tales of pirates and treasure caves, although the role of the
island as the model for the epic “Treasure Island” by
Robert Louis Stevenson is perhaps the most famous legend of all.
Home of the snorkeling site known to the world over as "The
Caves" and the Pirates Bight bar and restaurant.
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CHARLOTTE
AMALIE
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St.
Thomas, Charlotte Amalie once served as the capital of Denmark's
outpost in the Caribbean until 1917. Not too large of a town, you
can easily walk around this historic place in an hour. Expect lots
of hills to cover whether your driving or walking, but benches have
been placed all over the city to rest sore feet.
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CRUZ
BAY
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St.
John, Cruz Bay. Shallow coral gardens, shear rock faces, and
fringing coal reefs have an outstanding variety of hard and soft
corals, sea fans and sponges of every hue. Wild life is abundant
with many tropical fishes.
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| PETER
ISLAND |
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 Peter
Island It is mainly uninhabited with just a few private houses.
It has two beautiful, palm fringed beaches in Dead Man's Bay. It
also has two overnight anchorages at Little Harbour and Great Harbour.
Turtles can often be seen swimming in Little Harbour. |
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SANDY
CAY
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Sandy
Cay, located to the southeast of Jost Van Dyke. Like a Hollywood
version of a desert isle, Sandy Cay is one of the B.V.I.’s
most idyllic locales. Bask on its wide, sand beach and walk along
the nature trail that winds through the island’s interior.
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MARINA
CAY
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Marina
Cay is a tiny island, protected not only by its sizeable reef
which is brilliant for snorkelling. Watersports activities on Marina
Cay include snorkelling in the lagoon, kayaking and scuba diving.
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