Escape to Paradise: Holidaying in the British Virgin Islands in the Summer
The British Virgin Islands (BVI’s) are a tropical heaven of sun-soaked beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush landscapes. And while this Caribbean paradise is a fantastic year-round destination, visiting in the summer offers a more tranquil experience. From fewer crowds to spectacular sailing conditions, here’s why the BVI’s should be on your summer travel list for your next luxury Caribbean holiday.
Why visit the British Virgin Islands in the summer?
Perfect for sailing and water sports
The British Virgin Islands boast a vibrant sailing culture, making summer the perfect season to explore by boat. Enjoy warm temperatures and steady trade winds as you embark on a Hobie Cat adventure from Necker Island or The Branson Beach Estate. For those seeking a competitive edge, the team can arrange a thrilling sailing regatta to nearby islands, featuring multiple boats racing across the crystal-clear waters.
Additionally snorkelling and diving conditions remain excellent, with vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life waiting to be discovered. Experienced scuba divers can dive the wreck of the RMS Rhone, one of the Caribbean’s most famous dive sites, offering a close-up view of a historic shipwreck teaming with tropical fish.
Alternatively, Necker Island and The Branson Beach Estate offer SNUBA diving, the perfect blend of snorkelling and scuba diving allowing you to dive up to 15 feet deep, exploring underwater wonders for an extended time, all without the need for a scuba certification. This innovative set-up involves a floating raft with a SNUBA tank, ensuring an unforgettable aquatic adventure. It truly is an incredible destination for a luxury diving holiday for beginners.
Lush landscapes
Summer in the British Virgin Islands brings brief, refreshing rain showers that enhance the islands’ lush landscapes. The hills and tropical gardens are at their greenest, creating stunning backdrops for hiking and exploring. Head to Tortola’s Sage Mountain National Park and walk through forests of mahogany trees, verdant ferns and delicate orchids, spotting a variety of colourful birds before taking in the stunning views of the surrounding islands from the top of the Sage Mountain, the BVI’s highest peak.
Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Anegada’s trails, which offer excellent opportunities to observe native plants, birds, flocks of pink flamingos, and the endangered Anegada rock iguana in their natural habitat.
Exciting events and festivals
British Virgin Islands in the summer isn’t just about relaxing on the beach at your luxury accommodation or discovering the underwater world, it is also a season filled with vibrant festivals and cultural events. Held over two weeks in late July and early August, the Emancipation Festival on Tortola celebrates the island’s history and heritage with spectacular parades, live music, traditional foods and lively street parties.
Tempted to spend the summer in the British Virgin Islands?
A summer holiday visit to the British Virgin Islands offers a unique opportunity to experience this Caribbean paradise in a more relaxed way. With fewer visitors, great conditions for sailing and water sports and plenty of lush, vibrant scenery to explore, it is the perfect time to indulge in an unforgettable tropical getaway on Necker Island or at The Branson Beach Estate on Moskito Island.
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