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Attractions on Virgin Gorda

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Are you looking for one of the most amazing natural experiences in all of the Caribbean? If so, then chances are the island of Virgin Gorda is one of your most amazing vacation destinations. With what's known as the Virgin Gorda Peak extending 1,370 feet into the rich blue tropical sky, this natural destination is a hiker's paradise.

Trek through the lush jungly vegetation - the palm trees and the thick leaves - and clear your way to the top. Once here, you'll realize that it's one of the most perfect places to come to. Why? Just look around you. Breathtaking views extend for miles out across the dreamlike Caribbean, with countless Virgin Islands popping up and springing out everywhere. They're like these huge sub-aquatic volcanoes peaking out from below the water to gasp the fresh air, thick with the lush green of the tropics, singing their praise to the sky.

If mountains aren't your thing, then head down to the southern part of the island. Here, a lunar landscape is full of amazing boulders many times greater than the size of man, placed haphazardly all across the terrain. It's really an exceptional destination for anyone seeking the true beauty of nature as never before could be thought imaginable. One of the best features of the boulders is the natural hot springs that shoot up. Visit The Baths and discover true rejuvenation in the healing waters.

For tourists of the British Virgin Islands - happy vacationers who like to hop from island to island as if they were explorers from another world - there's a great way to take in a lot of the sights and beautiful scenery that the island of Virgin Gorda has to offer. Call up the Virgin Gorda Tours Association at (284) 495-5252 and discover a cheap, yet comprehensive way to say, "hey, yeah, I know, um, what was it called - oh yeah, Virgin Gorda. Funny name, huh? Lots of birds. Right."

But, you see, that's just what's so amazing about the Virgin Islands. With ferry docks and ports at nearly all of the worthwhile island locations, it's easy to do the island hopping thing. Many happy BVI vacationers are infused with an immediate sense of wanderlust once they get out here to the islands, and their thirst for new islands and even more fascinating vistas becomes insatiable. That's why stopping off at the Virgin Gorda is one of the best things an Island hopper could do. And, then, why not spend a day here? The largest island in the BVI - apart from the island of Tortola - Virgin Gorda is indeed an fascinating place to see.

One of the most scenic attractions here on the island of Virgin Gorda include The Trail of Palms. This pedestrian/hiking trail emphasizes the lush and tropical natural beauty that the island is really quite good for. It makes a dazzling loop around a region that has come to be known as "Mosquito Island" and lands happy vacationers in a state of true bliss after its completion.

Those who like to rough it will be the only ones able to get to Trunk Bay by land. Otherwise, the only way to get to this secluded white sandy beach cove haven is by boat. Come relax on this forgotten shore and experience the afternoon of a lifetime. Do you like swimming and snorkeling? Water recreation away from all the sailboats is best at Spring Bay. Long Bay is a little more crowded and usually features a picturesque sailboat or two out a little ways. Arguably the best beach on Virgin Gorda is Savannah Bay. No explanation required - just come experience it.

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See you on the Island, John "Big Hat" Walsh