Explore Tortola
Within the Caribbean lie the British Virgin Islands, amongst them is the largest island of Tortola.Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler,s Cove feature white-sand beaches and through the use of many trails, scenic views of the surrounding cays can be enjoyed from within the Sage Mountain National Park.Road Town is the capital of the British Virgin Islands.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSYNA8lQL1Q
Language Spoken
Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 25 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 80 USDDrinks
Cappuccino 4 USD, Water 1 USD, Beer 1,50 - 2,14 USD, Bottle of Wine 7 USD, Coke/Pepsi 2 USD
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 6,21 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 70 USDGeneral Transport
Car rentals charge 50 USD per day or higher to use their cars, which are in high demand.Taxis are cheaper than renting a car, but make sure you make use of a legitimate taxi association and check the fare charge before getting in.you can take a bus which is cheaper than using a taxi by yourself.Hitch-hiking is also a means of travel ((the people on the island are friendly and crime is quite uncommon)(caution is advised regardless)), as well as using boats.Things to do in Tortola
Choose among the trails of Sage Mountain National Park to explore the scenery or hike towards viewing platforms for impressive vistas.Drink, eat and relax at the Paradise Club beach bar.Admire the art-filled interior and eat the unique foods the café, Lady Sarah,s provides.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Short and long sleeve shirts
- Shorts and pants
- Comfortable shoes or sandals
- Swimsuit
- Jacket
- Insect repellent
- Hiking boots or shoes and a First Aid Kit.
