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The history of the Virgin Islands,\u00a0and in particular\u00a0Tortola<\/a><\/strong>, is a fascinating and chequered one involving famous explorers, murderous pirates the slave trade and many changes in ownership.\u00a0Even the origin of its name is up for debate. Many claim that Christopher Columbus, who discovered the archipelago of the Virgin Islands<\/a> <\/strong>named the island Tortola after the Spanish word for Turtle Dove. The truth is much less romantic. He actually named it Santa Ana and its present name came after the later Dutch settlers named it Ter Tholen, after an island off the Netherlands. The British colonisers, not well known for their grasp of foreign language, changed it to Tortola.<\/p>\n

\"BVI<\/a>The BVIs is the destination everyone dreams about, so set off on your sailboat Tortola<\/a> <\/strong>is\u00a0the biggest Island in the British Virgin Island group, is a volcanic and therefore mountainous island 19km long. Covered in forest and surrounded by incredible, white sandy beaches this island should be your first port of call to explore when you pick up your bareboat<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"tortola<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit the northern beaches for swimming, snorkelling and diving<\/strong><\/a> or get off the boat, stretch your legs and take a walk in the beautiful Sage Mountain National Park. If you fancy finding your inner pirate why not visit the Callwood’s Cane Garden Bay Rum Distillery on the west side of the island. Famed not only for being 400 years old but also because it’s (apparently) impossible to get a hangover from drinking it. We recommend\u00a0drinking only in moderation!<\/p>\n

\"sailing<\/a><\/p>\n

Whatever else you decide to do in Tortola, you must sample the local fare. Try the johnnycake, saltfish and peas and rice. A local favourite is the misleadingly named Fungi, which has absolutely nothing to do with mushrooms and everything\u00a0to do with\u00a0cornmeal and okra.<\/p>\n

There is so much to do and see in Tortola that you may forget to go any further! Sit on your chartered bareboat\u00a0at anchor and soak up the beauty and tranquility of the Caribbean<\/strong><\/a> at its best.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to share your Tortola experiences with us on Facebook<\/a><\/strong> and contact us<\/strong> <\/a>for more information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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