Best British Virgin Island???

eguerdi · Joined: 18 Dec 2008 Posts: 2

Which is, in your opinion, the best British Virgin Island? I heard that Jost Van Dyke is amazing...but I am not sure, I want to visit them...

Roger · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 13

Tortola is a very good all-around island, and if you want to explore all of the BVI, it's the best choice for a home base. From there you can ferry to Jost, Virgin Gorda, & Anegada as well as take daysails to Norman, Peter, and Cooper Islands. For a traditional resort, the Long Bay Beach Resort is about the only thing going on the island right now. It definitely gets mixed reviews, but it's on an undeniably gorgeous beach (Arguably the prettiest on the island) and it's in a good location. On Tortola I can personally recommend the Sugar Mill Hotel, a small and charming inn not far from Long Bay. Tortola has the most action of the BVI, but it's not like it's a hotbed of nightlife. There are some very nice restaurants and some great beach bars and every thing in between. It has nice beaches and good snorkeling and its interior is fairly lush and quite hilly. Lovely views abound, no matter where you drive.

Jost Van Dyke is all about limin'. It's extremely laid back and it has lots of fans on this board who have daytripped there as well as stayed there. I have not yet been there, so I will leave the rhapsodies as well as the more pertinent details to those folks. However, my husband has stayed at Sandcastle, a villa style accommodation, and can recommend it. I don't believe that Jost is known for its good snorkeling.

Virgin Gorda is my favorite of the BVI that I've visited. Fewer crowds, better snorkeling, and nicer beaches than Tortola. Also, better roads and easier driving. It's also much smaller, so it's very easy to get around no matter where on the island you stay. If you can afford the high end resorts here, by all means go for it. Otherwise check out the villas at Mango Bay, at Mahoe Bay, and the Guavaberry Spring Bay cottages. They all offer a reasonable value for what they are, even during high season. Plus, Virgin Gorda has a natural phenomenon found only one other place on earth--the boulder formations at the Baths and most of the southern end of the island. It's amazing to swim and wander through those grottoes. The interior is a bit scrubby, but still with plenty of hills to offer lovely views. The hiking here doesn't have as much to offer as on Tortola, but you can hike up to Gorda Peak, a fairly easy walk.

Anegada, the other main BVI, is at the opposite end of the spectrum from the others. It's a coral island rather than volcanic, so it's completely flat and ALL about the beaches. Since I've not yet been here, either, I'll let other folks chime in with their input.

diver · Joined: 11 Aug 2008 Posts: 14

Jost Van Dyke is a beautiful small island with wonderful beaches and a great beach bar scene. Great for relaxation.
Tortola -- easier access to other islands for great day trips including JVD. From Tortola you can take ferries to Virgin Gorda to see the Baths, great day sailing trips to Jost Van Dyke or other great snorkeling spots. Also has some nice beach bars, great beaches and good water-front dining.

mike_andretta · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 Post subject:

Yeah..I completely agree with you. Jost Van Dyke is one the good place. If you are going to visit it then your should visit LMT. May be you will get good deal there.

guilherme1118 · Joined: 04 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

I'd prefer Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. Although, Tortola is a wonderful choice.

Nelson John · Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 17

The British virgin Island has four main islands named Tortola, virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke. All four have their own characteristics. You should visit all four to explore which one is much beautiful and charming.
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