Tortola BVI: The best secret of the Caribbean

 

Is Tortola BVI right for you?   

You may not know about the British Virgin Island of Tortola, but you should!  Tortola BVI is the largest of the British Virgin Islands, yet it is one of the best kept secrets of the Caribbean and is one of my personal favorites.  With its absolutely perfect blend of Caribbean Vibes, British Influence, sugar white-sand beaches, Mountain Ranges, National Parks, and accessibility to every creature comfort a person could desire, Tortola BVI has something for everyone, making Tortola both a great family vacation spot and romantic getaway for couples.

  

What should you know about Tortola, British Virgin Island?

• From Orlando and connecting in Miami, Tortola is close to 1300 miles and a 4hr flight, making this Caribbean vacation accessible and worth every minute. 

• Tip:  U.S. Citizens are required to show passports. and there are only a few airlines flying regularly to Tortola and you should anticipate connecting in either Miami or San Juan, Puerto Rico.  This means as with any Island holiday, planning your arrival and departure dates should be considered with flexibility.

• Tortola has a rich mixture of Caribbean Creole history with the English and Dutch settling in Tortola in the late 1600's bringing the quaint Dutch style Architecture everywhere throughout the Island.

• Road Town, is the capital and largest town of Tortola, however with a population of only 15,000, you will hardly feel over crowded, and with it's colorful and beautiful Dutch Architecture, it is well worth spending some time shopping and dining in this Caribbean gem

(British Architectural Influence: Shopping in Tortola)

What are the best beaches in Tortola? 

You cant go wrong on Tortola, however many of it's beaches are small and secluded.

• Best Romantic/Couples: Long Bay Beach.  This is a small half-mile strip of soft-wide sand, there are many rocks however to get to the beach, and it is also accessible only from a small dirt road, but it's seclusion is idyllic for private romantic visits.

• Best for Snorkeling: Smugglers Cove, specifically, to the left side (when facing the water) of this beach, has some of the best aquatic life of the island.  

• Best Family-Friendly Beach: Cane Garden Bay, is my personal favorite because it reminds me of the beaches I had enjoyed while growing up in Brazil.  Cane Garden is only a few miles west of vibrant 'Road Town.'  On this long, but narrow beach you will find locals selling beverages, food, and Island Souvenirs.  The energy on the beach is very calm, and the of the mountains behind the beach are a stunning backdrop

(Above & Below: Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola British Virgin Island)

What are the best things to see in Tortola?

• Smuggler's Cove
• Callwood Rum Distillery
• Walking Tour of Road Town
• Mount Sage National Park
• Mount Healthy National Park
• Cane Garden Bay

(Above: Cane Garden Beach, Tortola British Virgin Island)

(Above: Callwood Rum Distillery, Tortola BVI since about 1800)

Currency and payment accepted on the island:

The official currency in Tortola is the U.S. dollar and credit cards are accepted, however American Express is not as widely accepted, and ATM machines are not as plentiful as in the U.S. and elsewhere, so plan accordingly.

Should I rent a car in Tortola?

• Yes, Tortola is a large Island, and it's main roadways are fully developed and safe to drive

• Tip: Because the mountain roads on Tortola are much smaller, winding and have switch backs that the locals use a communication system of their own to navigate, I would recommend initially finding one of the many inexpensive Island Tours if you are interested in a Scenic Mountain View.  You can then determine if you would feel comfortable trying the mountain driving on your own at a later time

(Tortola British Virgin Islands)

Language:

While English is the official language of Tortola, the English-based, Virgin Island Creole English is actually most commonly spoken.

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