Tortola, BVI | Destination overview
These 60-or-so islands in the tropical sun have near-perfect conditions for "yachties." The most frequently visited isles are: Tortola, the largest and with some 13,000 population; Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada and Peter Island. As might be expected in a British colony, Tortola has a superb, "veddy British" four-acre Botanic Gardens perfect for studying rain forest creatures, orchids, cactus and magnificent tropical plants.
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Agape Cottages - A delightful family-oriented property. Four extremely
spacious one- and two-bedroom units with complete kitchens,
living/dining areas, air-conditioned bedrooms and large balconies/patios
with fabulous views of beautiful nightly sunsets, Cane Garden
Bay and the islands beyond!
Belmont House (Villa) - Belmont House is a 2 bedroom villa nestled on a private
wooded estate overlooking Smuggler's Cove Beach on the north
coast of Tortola. We have a tranquil, quiet place for you to
unwind and relax your body and mind. Should have a weekly rate
choice as villas are rented by the week.
Hotel Castle Maria - Friendly, moderately priced hotel. Located in the Road
Town area. Close by are the Government House, hospital, Customs
and main jetty. A casual less than ten minutes walk is the
heart of Road Town with its shops, banks, commercial areas. The
hotel 34 rooms are airconditioned with private baths. Some rooms
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All about Tortola
Tortola, pronounced tore-TOE-luh, means Turtle Dove. Self-named as "Yachting Capital of the Caribbean," Tortola's laid-back government centre is called Road Town. In the 17th Century, an open anchorage was called a road. The island's "roads" were an ope ... continue
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