The British Virgin Islands - General BVI Information

The British Virgin Islands represents what all Caribbean nations wish to be. The BVI enjoys a very stable economy with little or no unemployment, a very healthy tourist industry and a well established, international off shore banking community.

Each Island holds its own distinct identity and flavour, with the only similarities being the government, rolling green hills and fabulous views wherever you look. Tortola (the BVI capital) is the largest of the islands and the center of commerce, with a large yacht harbour in Road Town and lovely beaches all along the north shore and east end of the island, offering terrific vacation locations from soup to nuts.

Virgin Gorda appears to be part of a separate world, with tremendous boulders (the size of a house or small apartment building) strewn about. There are dozens of beaches to explore, hotels, resorts, small inns and private villas ... but no crowding!

Anegada is completely different from all the other British Virgin Islands in that its maximum height above sea level is only 28' ... and for all intents and purposes, the whole island is one gigantic beach! The slow pace of the island is contagious and ideal for a real "getaway" vacation where your only concerns will be swimming, fishing, eating, relaxing and working on your tan!

Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the main islands with a very laid back atmosphere. The largest "resort" has only 17 rooms and shoes are seldom seen ... or needed. The island is blessed with a stunning beach and camp ground at White Bay while Great Harbour is home to the world famous Foxy's Tamarind Bar.

For more detailed information about the British Virgin Islands, please see below.

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About the BVI

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Geographical Information
Ways & Customs of the British Virgin Islanders
A Brief History & "BVI Historical Firsts"
British Virgin Islands National Parks Trust
Weather
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General Information

BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association (BVICCHA)
Public Holidays in the British Virgin Islands
Banking
BVI Publications
Emergency Services
Most frequently called Government Phone & Fax Numbers

British Virgin Islands Customs & Immigration

Immigration
Customs - Importation of Foodstuffs
Yacht Clearance Procedures
BVI Cruising Tax
Importing your Pets to the BVI

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