The British Virgin Islands (BVI), a British Overseas Territory, comprise over 60 islands and cays in the northeastern Caribbean, with only 16 being inhabited. Known as a sailor's paradise, the BVI offers some of the best sailing and yachting experiences in the world, with consistent trade winds, short passages between islands, and numerous sheltered anchorages. Tortola, the largest and most developed island, is home to the capital Road Town and serves as the main gateway to the territory. Virgin Gorda features the famous Baths, a unique geological formation of giant granite boulders forming pools and grottoes. Jost Van Dyke, though small, is renowned for its beach bars and New Year's Eve celebrations. Anegada, the only coral island in the volcanic chain, offers miles of unspoiled beaches and the third-largest barrier reef in the Caribbean. The BVI maintains a more exclusive and less commercialized atmosphere compared to many Caribbean destinations, with a focus on luxury tourism, privacy, and natural beauty.
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