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13 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Tortola

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 10, 2016
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This is the hub of the British Virgin Islands: Tortola, the green-hilled beauty that is both the heart and the launching point for all of the BVI archipelago, whether you’re taking a sailing charter, or hopping to an island Virgin Gorda. But Tortola is a beachy paradise in its own right, with long stretches of perfect white sand, a vibrant community and some great places to stay. Here are 13 photos that will have you thinking of Tortola as your next destination in the Caribbean.

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Tortola’s West End is the gateway to the island, particularly if you’re coming from the nearby U.S. Virgin Islands on a ferry.


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