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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Maria's by the Sea Hotel & Restaurant - Maria's is conveniently located in Road Town along the
shore of Road Harbour, within walking distance of most major
shops and offices yet isolated from the main traffic of Road
Town.
Beaches are only a few minutes drive out of town and
the ferry docks are close by for those excursions to Virgin
Mongoose Apartments - Experience peace and tranquility and stay in one of our
six, tastefully furnished, one bedroom apartments. Each
apartment has a private balcony, living room, fully equipped
kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Caribbean style doors and screened
windows, Mexican clay floor tiles and Hunter 52" ceiling fans in
Nanny Cay Resort and Marina - Nanny Cay is a 25 acre islet centrally located on the
protected southern side of the island of Tortola between the capital
Roadtown and West End. It is a full service marina and an equipped
boat repair facility. Nanny Cay Resort and Marina encompasses a
charming 40-room hotel, two restaurants; The Genaker Cafe and Peg
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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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