British Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands are in the Lesser Antilles to the east of Puerto Rico. The islands are divided into the U.S. Virgin Islands (previously owned, rather bizarrely, by Denmark) to the west, and the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) to the east. Naturally the BVIs are much nicer than their American counterparts, and are famous for their perfect sailing waters, remote beaches and great snorkelling and dive spots. There are also now some serious hotels, which the Original Travel team have had the great fortune to stay in. The main action is on the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke (no relation to Dick), and numerous smaller outcrops such as Richard Branson’s Necker.