The island of Tortola blends bustle with bucolic. Its main town, Road Town, is the center of an off-shore banking industry, a port for cruise ships plying the Caribbean, and the jumping-off spot for trips to other BVI islands. It can get busy when office workers and tourists fill its lanes and shopping centers. However, the peace of rural Tortola is just moments away. The stunning palm-fringed beaches are rarely crowded, and only a couple of cars can be spotted moving along the narrow roads that crisscross the island’s green hills. Enjoy the intimacy of its small hotels and the thrill of the vast array of watersports on offer. Indeed, the entire BVI is a major sailing capital of the world and many week-long charters depart from Tortola’s many marinas.
Intriguing stamps at the Road Town Post Office include those showing Queen Elizabeth II with the postage in US money
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