Discovered in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, the archipelago of the Virgin Islands counts fifty islands of which only sixteen are inhabited. Lost in the middle of the blue lagoon of the Caribbean Sea and endowed with a climate that lends itself to idleness, it is a safe bet that you will fall under the charms of these paradisiacal territories. As you approach the summer holidays, discover six of the British Virgin Islands of the West Indies archipelago. through exotic hotels offered by the travel agency "The british virgin islands".

  • Guana Island

From Tortola airport, the boat arrival on the most secret of the British Virgin Islands is spectacular. Inhabited since 1920, Guana Island has retained its character with its whitewashed houses and colonial style. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the 20 km of hiking trails that provide access to the highest point of the island, located at 241 meters: Surgaloaf Mountain. Upon arrival, an unobstructed view of the neighboring islands. For fans of idleness, know that Guana Island has no less than seven beaches. The most: the island's only restaurant offers traditional dishes made from a tropical vegetable garden. On the menu, the famous Spanish chef Xavier Gili offers: grouper with almonds or mahi-mahi with citrus fruits. What you put already water to mouth ...

Budget: for two people, count 850 € per night with three meals included in the Guana Island Club.

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  • Coopper Island

Fans of snorkeling and diving, Coopper Island is a huge landmark of multicolored fish and exotic turtles. As proof, the place even inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel "The Treasure Island". To discover the traditional flavors of the island, the restaurant and the rum bar of the "Coopper Island Beach Club" which offers more than one hundred references should make the happiness of the Epicureans. A little corner of paradise.

Budget: for three nights, count 1380 € at the Coopper Island Eco Beach Club.

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  • Saba Rock Island

Saba Rock Island is one of the smallest islands in the Caribbean Sea, with a surface area of ​​4,000 square meters. Located in the beautiful bay of Virgin Gorda, the island offers many activities. Diving, underwater fishing and of course a siesta under a coconut tree, it is a safe bet that you will not want to leave this place of dream. Treat yourself to a well-deserved break in one of the eight rooms decorated with the Caribbean Islands.

Budget: expect € 180 per night for a single room and € 795 for a suite at Saba Rock Resort.

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  • Peter Island

Welcome to the island of the famous pirate Blackbeard! Dedicated to nature lovers, only 15% of the island's surface is exploited, giving way to an oasis of serenity and greenery. The romantics will certainly appreciate the privatization of the "Honey moon beach", the ayurveda treatments (traditional medicine form from India) or the breathtaking view of the Virgin Islands archipelago.

Budget: for a suite with sea view, expect € 400 per person at the Peter Island Resort & Spa.

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  • Necker Island & Mosquito Island

You can stay on the famous island of the British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson (outside periods of total privatization of the place). On the Necker Island, your walks will be accompanied by lemurs and flamingos while you bathe alongside giant tortoises and exotic fish. Far from being distorted by Balinese architecture, the island is home to many wooden villas where hammocks are hung. An invitation to relax ... Its neighbor Mosquito Island will be open by 2018.

Budget: for an individual villa (two persons) all inclusive, count 31 000 € per week within the complex Necker Island.

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  • Scrub Island Resort & Spa

Located less than ten minutes by boat from Saint Martin International Airport, Scrub Island is the perfect destination to start or end the tour of the Virgin Islands archipelago. From its two white sandy beaches, it is not uncommon to see whales. Admiring the sunset from an illuminated marina pool is also possible. Plus: every full moon takes place at the "Full moon party" on the opposite island, the "Treillis Bay". On the program of this traditional festival, barbecue on the sand and demonstrations of fire-eaters.

Budget: Plan 550 € per night at the Scrub Island Resort Spa & Marina.

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