Where is Virgin Gorda?
the British Virgin Islands
Virgin Gorda Island, one of the British Virgin Islands, in the West Indies, lying 80 miles (130 km) east of Puerto Rico. It forms two rectangles joined by a spit, or point, of land. The peninsula in the southwest is flat and strewn with enormous granite boulders, some more than 30 feet (9 metres) high.
Is Virgin Gorda expensive?
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Leave it to a Rockefeller to turn an unassuming patch of land into the Caribbean’s priciest island. With an average nightly rate of $321 per night for a double room, Virgin Gorda is no one’s idea of a bargain getaway.
Which is the safest Caribbean island to visit?
The safest Caribbean islands to visit
- Barbados.
- The Dominican Republic.
- Anguilla.
- St. Maarten/St. Martin.
- St. Barts.
- The Virgin Islands.
- Antigua.
- Turks & Caicos.
How much does it cost to go to Virgin Gorda?
From Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, to Virgin Gorda, the ferry runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:45am and 5pm and Saturdays at 4pm. Average fares are $40 per person one way or $70 per person for a round trip ticket.
What language is spoken on Virgin Gorda?
The local people are well educated, friendly and caring, family oriented and remarkably aware of their place in the world. As elsewhere in the BVI, English is spoken, with a more or less strong accent.