The Baths
The Baths in Virgin Gorda is a unique rock formation of dimly lit grottoes and caves, most of which can only be reached by foot or boat (www.bvinationalparkstrust.org).

Fallen Jerusalem National Park
The park is home to the endangered red-billed tropic bird as well as brown boobies, laughing gulls, noddies and brown pelicans, plus sandwich, royal and bridled terns.

Sugarloaf Mountain
This is the highest point on Guana Island at 246m (806ft) and is great for hiking; alternatively walk the trail to the North Beach on Prickly Pear, a 98-hectare (243-acre) island of cacti-covered slopes and pristine beaches.

Rhone Marine Park
The wreck of the RMS Rhone in the Rhone Marine Park off Salt Island is a popular diving site. The mail ship sank during the hurricane of 1867 and now lies in two sections in waters between 9m (30ft) and 27m (90ft) deep.

Dead Chest National Park
Visitors can snorkel amidst the stunning Coral Gardens of Dead Chest National Park. The island is said to have been named when the infamous pirate Blackbeard put 15 mutinous men ashore with only a bottle of rum between them.

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival
Sea lovers can set sail in the annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival (www.bvispringregatta.org) or take it easy on a luxury crewed charter.

Ridge Road
The drive along the Ridge Road in Tortola offers spectacular panoramic views of Cane Garden Bay.

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