The Baths at Virgin Gorda
Blue waters in Virgin Gorda. (Creatas Images)

British Virgin Islands Family Travel Tips

  • Day sails to secluded, sandy coves.
  • Dive the Rhone, one of the Caribbean's most famous shipwrecks.
  • Stroll the sands of postcard-pretty Long Bay Beach.
  • Hike to the peak of Sage Mountain for spectacular views.
  • Scramble over rocks at The Baths.
  • Snorkel at Devil's Bay or other reefs abundant with coral and fish.
  • Hike to the summit of Gorda Peak for panoramic views.
  • Splash and sun on Jost Van Dyke's White Bay Beach.


Family Overview: British Virgin Islands

Sailing tops the charts as the prime pastime in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Within a radius of 50 nautical miles the nation's more than 60 islands, counting the small, uninhabited cays, offer safe anchorage in hundreds of coves, making the area ideal for sailers.Read More

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Hotels


Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort - Hotel

North Shore Road, Route 20, St. John, USVI
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Distance: 4.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Bitter End Yacht Club International - Hotel

North Sound
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Distance: 20.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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The Westin St. John Resort & Villas - Hotel

300 A Chocolate Hole
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Distance: 5.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions


Virgin Islands National Park

1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, Virgin Island 00830

Distance: 53.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Virgin Islands National Park offers 20 miles of hiking paths that share the islands' history and... Read More
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Shoal Bay East

Eastern end of the island on the north coast


Distance: 111.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Shoal Bay East is Anguilla's most famous beach. It features powder white sands and visitors can... Read More
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Rendezvous Bay

Caribbean
Caribbean side, south
Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

Distance: 106.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: At almost two-and-a-half miles, Rendezvous Bay Beach is the longest beach in Anguilla. It features... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near British Virgin Islands

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 84.3map

Other Smaller Airports near British Virgin Islands

Distance (mi.)
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 16.4map
St Croix Island Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport 45.0map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 90.8map
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Flight Deals to British Virgin Islands

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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $160
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to San Juan (SJU) $185
New York City (NYC) to San Juan (SJU) $201
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $217
Baltimore (BWI) to San Juan (SJU) $241
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British Virgin Islands Vacation Rentals

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from: $600

Vacation Home near Beach with Balcony and Swimming Pool

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Deck, Refrigerator, Shower, Swimming Pool
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from: $2143

Vacation Home with Hot Tub and Internet

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Patio, Steam Shower, Swimming Pool, TV
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from: $421

Vacation Home near Beach with Swimming Pool and Wi-Fi

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Continental Breakfast, Crib, DVD Player, Deck, Dishwasher, Hair Dryer, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access


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