Paradise has only just begun to unfold. The archipelago is divided into three groups of islands, keys and rocks that all jut from the sea. Virgin Gorda is the second largest island, with Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Peter Island being most notable of the others. The BVI is situated just 60 miles from Puerto Rico and just east of the U.S. Virgin Islands - a short 45 minute ferry ride away. Temperatures average from a tropical paradise of 75 - 87 degrees F. and the islands are pleasantly cooled by constant tradewinds throughout the year.
Rainfall is light to moderate, but enough to keep the island a lush green.
It is little wonder that the BVI is one of the most sought after vacation destination in the world. What most attracts visitors to the region is the water. Tourism and yachting are the largest industries here. It is estimated that 90 percent of BVI visitors have come to sail or participate in other water sports, including windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba diving among the beautiful reefs, rocky coves and ship wrecks. Encompassing investment banking and international business, the BVI has since become a leading offshore banking center, where the US dollar is the recognized currency.