One of the world’s best-kept secrets, the British Virgin Islands are a scattering of over 60 small yet perfectly formed, breathtakingly beautiful islands and cays. The very best way to experience the destination is by uncovering the islands' unique character in turn.
A cluster of around 60 islands and cays that today have become a byword for luxury and exclusivity.
Home to arguably the most famous private island in the world, Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island, as well as its sister property across the water, The Branson Beach Estate.
Tortola is the largest and most populated island, known for its white-sand beaches, hiking, snorkelling and rum tasting.
Virgin Gorda is best known for The Baths, a striking set of boulders that form caves and tide pools above brilliant white sand.
The horseshoe-shaped harbour of Jost Van Dyke is known for its restaurants and thriving bar scene, while smaller islands like Guana promise luxury accommodation among pristine wilderness.
Largely undeveloped, the magic of this area is still very much alive; discover the islands by boat, find your very own immaculate sandy cove, explore the rich sea life, bask in the crystal-clear waters and enjoy a slice of paradise.
Water is the dominant theme to any stay here, principally because the wonder of the seascape is inescapable. Discover spectacular dive sites including fascinating shipwrecks and a superbly preserved underwater terrain. Take a fishing trip, charter a yacht between the islands and enjoy world-class snorkelling around the huge boulders at The Baths. From cove and cay hopping to delicious rustic cuisine, get back to nature and appreciate the simple untouched beauty of your surroundings. Absorb the warmth of the friendly population and relish a tasty Anegada lobster with a fiery Pusser’s rum: the perfect end to a heavenly day.
The climate is subtropical and tempered by trade winds. There is little variation between summer and winter and rainfall is low, varying slightly from island to island. Tropical storms and hurricanes may occur between June and November.
Set along a perfect curl of custard-coloured sand and enveloped by forestry, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is one of the Caribbean’s most renowned resorts, opened by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller in 1964 and still loved by its many repeat guests for its commitment to sustainable tourism.
Renowned as one of the world’s most elite and luxurious hideaways, Necker Island is the 74-acre private-island retreat of Sir Richard Branson and is surrounded by beautiful turquoise waters, thriving coral reefs and gorgeous sandy beaches.
Fourteen years in the making, The Branson Beach Estate is the latest addition to Sir Richard Branson’s astonishing collection of worldwide retreats. Perched on a dramatic outcrop at the north-east tip of Moskito Island, it sits just across the water from its sister property Necker Island in the beautiful and unspoiled British Virgin Islands.
With access to the island strictly for guests only and 99% of the land sheer wilderness, Guana Island is one of the most natural of all the British Virgin Islands' resorts. Set amidst 850 acres of lush tropical terrain, the hotel boasts seven pristine, white-sand beaches, 12 miles of hiking trails, a three-acre organic orchard and even its own flock of flamingos.
Set on its own private island fringed by five powder-white beaches, Peter Island Resort is a serene Caribbean escape shaped by nature and space. Life unfolds gently here, with barefoot beach days, elevated island dining and a sense of privacy that feels worlds away from the everyday.