The British Virgin Islands consists of 60 islands, both inhabited and uninhabited. Some of the most famous islands of BVI include Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Beef Island,Great Camanoes, Little Camanoe, Peter Island, Norman Island, Saba Rock, Necker Island, Little Thatch, Cooper Island and Salt Island. Lying just east of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, the BVIs attract many visitors each year who want to spend their time sailing, fishing, sunbathing and getting away from it all. Many of these travelers choose all-inclusive resorts when selecting their accommodations, to make vacation planning so much easier. An all-inclusive resort that may only be reached via boat or helicopter, Biras Creek Resort sits on 140 acres on the island of Virgin Gorda amongst three bodies of water: the North Sound, the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Bay. This resort hosts its own beautiful private beach of white sands. Providing 31 suites, the resort offers different gift packages for couples that include massages, sunset sails for two and fruit and chocolate. Recreation available to guests include a fresh water pool, boating, sailing, snorkeling, spa, tennis courts, windsurfing, sand volleyball, fitness area, Caloi bicycles, and wireless Internet service. The All Meals Included rate includes three meals daily and afternoon tea, while the Room Only rate is just for your accommodation and no meals are included. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. Meals included rates start at $700 for a garden suite (June 2011) and go up to $1950 for a premier suite. Biras Creek Resort is located on Berchers Bay, VG1150, Virgin Gorda. Telephone 877-883-0756. Peter Island Resort & Spa sits on a private island in the British Virgin Islands. Five beaches and 20 coves are included among this enormous resort covering 1800 acres. Fifty-two guestrooms, three restaurants, tennis courts, water sports pavilion, pool, spa and fitness center also share this acreage. It is the perfect all-inclusive resort for both families and couples looking to get away. All-inclusive rates here include breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments, and dinner; unlimited boat launches to and from Tortola; and unlimited use of all complimentary activities. Basic villa rates in June 2011 start at $3500 per villa per night (based upon double occupancy). Peter Island Resort and Spa is on Road Town, Tortola, Great Harbour, 00801 2409 British Virgin Islands. Telephone 800-346-4451. Bitter End Yacht Club is especially for boat-loving travelers. Its all-inclusive rates allow guests to utilize over 100 of their fleet of boats, such as Hobies, hunters, kayaks and Boston Whalers. An introduction to sailing course, sunset and dinner cruises and snorkeling trips are also included. Three meals each day, including special theme dinners, as well as a Monday night guest cocktail party, Sunday regatta and party, accommodations for two in a beachfront villa or North Sound suite, excursions to various islands in BVI, a fresh water pool, and walking and hiking trails are all contained within the resort’s all-inclusive package of seven nights or more. June 2011 rates range from $890 to $1440 per night per room (based upon double occupancy). Bitter End Yacht Club is on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Telephone 800-872-2392.
Author: Susan Maphis 2011-04-22
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