DK Travel : Virgin Islands

Mere specks in the Caribbean, the US and British Virgin Islands sit within eyesight of each other. The Stars and Stripes flutters over St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas and the Union Jack over Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and the outer islands, but all offer tropical sun, soft sand beaches, and turquoise sea. In both territories motorists drive on the left, a decidedly British practice, while the US dollar serves as legal tender. However, each island has its own ambience, from the bustle in St. Thomas to downright sleepiness in the outer BVIs.

Beach Resorts

Total calm and laziness by the sea or an abundance of activities – Virgin Islands’ top resorts offer everything to make your holiday a dream come true (seeBeach Resorts).
Beef Island

This small island is home to the BVI’s largest airport, officially called Terrance B. Lett-some International Airport (seeTerrence B. Lettsome International Airport, Beef Island,Tortola) after a former member of the BVI Legislative Council. Pay your 50-cent toll to cross the Beef Island Bridge by putting the money in a cup extended by the toll collector. Beef Island’s long, lovely beach draws numerous swimmers and shellers. Its Trellis Bay is also the jumping off point for ferry trips to smaller islands, and has a small collection of shops and restaurants.
Bennie Benjamin, St. Croix

The St. Croix-born Benjamin co-authored the 1952 musical hit, “Wheel of Fortune.”
Best Western Holger Dansk, St. Croix

Just steps from Christiansted’s shops and restaurants, the Holger Dansk provides modest accommodation at the harbor’s edge. The more expensive rooms come with kitchenettes, ideal if you want to save on restaurant tabs.
Best Western, Emerald Beach, St. Thomas

A glorious strand of pristine beach on the island’s southwest shore is minutes from your doorstep at this small resort with tropical modern rooms, a restaurant, and watersports. A complimentary shuttle runs to the Charlotte Amalie shopping district.
Biras Creek Hotel, Virgin Gorda

Luxury is understated at this remote hotel on the island’s eastern side, with casual suites, showers open to the heavens, and transportation by bicycle. Gourmet fare at the gracious restaurant is the star attraction.
Bird of Paradise

These exotic and flamboyant flowers look like bright red or orange birds sitting on deep green leaves. You’ll find them mainly in well-tended gardens, but in some moist places, they grow in the wild.
Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda

It’s hard to get more nautical than this place in North Sound, accessible only by ferry, and surrounded by boats of all sizes. Guests can learn the ropes at the hotel’s acclaimed sailing school (seeLearn to Sail, Virgin Gorda).
Blue Moon

This waterfront bistro serves superb Cajun and Caribbean food (seeBlue Moon, St. Croix).
Blue Moon Café

Try the mahi mahi with pecans, bananas, and coconut rum sauce here (seeBlue Moon, St. Croix).

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under $100
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- over $500
Restaurant price categories

Price categories include a three-course meal for one, a glass of house wine, and all unavoidable extra charges including tax.
- under $20
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- over $60