British Virgin Islands: Things to Do

A history of pirates and buried treasure are some of the many heritages that are now part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). These islands have now become a haven for vacationers and nature lovers alike. Today if offers vintage adventures on land and on the sea for all that ventures on the island. Explore the natural beauty and wrecks of the ocean with a dive in any one of the many reefs or swim and snorkel in the sparkling beaches.

Land Sport:

Bird Watching:

Seabirds, Pelicans, Brown Bobbies are just a few of the bird that are found on the island. These birds can be seen wherever they is an excellent indication that there is a school of fish in the area. Migrant species are normally seen during the months of April to Sept. Home to some of the largest colonies these birds can be seen year round on the island.

Turtle Watching:

Aquatic animals that spend the greater part of their lives in the ocean, coming on land only to lay their eggs during specific times of the year. A wonderful site to see these magnificent creatures pull themselves onto the beach lay their eggs then go back to the sea. This amazing experience can be viewed only on at night. Tours are organized with an assigned fee. Arrangement can be made from your hotel.

Horseback Riding:

For the adventurous, take a trail into the rainforest. Be prepared for a ride of a lifetime.

• Shadow's Stable 284-494-2262.

Bike Riding:

Explore the island on a bike, a wonderful way to island hop.

• Last Stop Sports - 284-494-0564

Sightseeing Tours:

Mahogany Taxi Service - Islands tours on buses and vans

• 284-495-5469

Island Helicopters International - 284-499-2663

Watersport:

Diving:

Dive into the belly of the ocean to see the beauty and magnificent marine life. Hundreds of years has created a wonderful environment of corals, and reefs that is world unto itself. Explore the depths and be amazed with the exhilarating array of colors of the unique tenants that make this part of the waters of BVI their home. This is a one of a kind experience.

Sailing:

Enjoyment can be had just by sitting on the deck of a yachts bobbing on the calm tropical water. This is a place that you can be baking in the sun or enjoying a lovely moonlight night. The charted capital of the world, it caters to every level of skill and comfort level. In the rear case that you cannot sail there are numerous sailing schools that are in the business of giving lessons.

Offshore Sailing School:

• 941-454-1700 / 800-221-4326

Snorkeling Arrangements can be made from your hotel.