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The Sugar Mill
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The Sugar Mill Hotel is cozy, romantic, and superbly managed; a multi-faceted jewel of the Caribbean.....
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From the highest peaks on Tortola at 1,700 feet you descend through dense tropical foliage and blooming hibiscus to the lowland desert covered with boulders and huge cacti.
Description
Rising up like green gemstones out of the sparkling deep blue sea, you immediately know why the British Virgin Islands are known as the "cruising capital of the Caribbean." From the highest peaks on Virgin Gorda of 1,400 feet and Tortola at 1,700 feet you descend through dense tropical foliage and blooming hibiscus to the lowland desert covered with boulders and huge cacti. Coming in for a landing at Beef Island Airport, white sails and bays with anchored cruisers dot Sir Francis Drake Channel as far as the eye can see. Once on the ground, you too will want to feel the wind in your hair and taste the salt spray in the air. Located 60 miles east of Puerto Rico and just a short sail from St. Thomas, Laurance Rockefeller and other wealthy Americans discovered the perfect weather, powdery sand beaches, and constant trade winds were ideal for sailing, launching the BVIs into the tourism industry.
Local Information
The U.S. dollar is the main currency in use on the islands, including the British Virgin Islands. Most establishments honor major credit cards and travelers checks, some offer automatic teller machines compatible with stateside bank cards. When using travelers checks be sure to follow the guidelines from the issuing bank. Major banks with automatic teller machines can be found in the Virgin Islands, they include; Chase, Citibank, Scotia bank & Banco Popular.
Temporary driver's licences can be obtained by persons with valid licences from most countries. Driving is on the left, and there is a 40mph speed limit. Persons under 18 are not permitted to drive.
Airport Information
Beef Island airport, although small, receives aircraft from Antigua, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the US. There are airports on Virgin Gorda and Anegada. Within the country, light aircraft ply between the islands.
Hightlights
The Best Diving and Snorkeling in the World
Beautiful White Sand Beaches
Sailor's Paradise
Local Weather
You can expect beautiful weather year round. Average temperatures are from 77 degrees Fahrenheit in January to April and 82 degrees Fahrenheit in July to November. We often have short rain showers, but you can count on them normally ending quickly.
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