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It is no secret that celebrities love the US Virgin Islands, but if you thought that the British wouldn't compete in attracting them, think again. Some of the stars that have landed on the beautiful beaches on the British Virgin Islands (BV) are Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg, Queen Latifah, and Donatella Versace. While their marriage did not last too long, Kenny Chesney married Renee Zellweger here.
This spot in paradise actually has four major islands.
Tortola: This is the largest island in the BVI -- creates a lasting impression with more than 30 bays sheltered by impressive slopes of mountainous peaks that dominate the land; her highest point, Sage Mountain National Park contains a primeval rainforest hidden deep inside.
Virgin Gorda: Creating the eastern most border of the British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda -- named by Christopher Columbus in 1493 for her long shape and belly-like feature -- attracts sailors from all ports-of-call to discover her fruitful gifts from Mother Nature’s work of art at The Baths to the BVI’s most luxurious accommodations. A short sail from the main island of Tortola, just 12 miles across the Sir Frances Drake Channel, Virgin Gorda tempts visitors with the best of both beaches and mountains -- flat, powdery sands on the south side and lush vegetation on peaks and hills running along the spine of the north shore. (Related: Anguilla)
Anegada: Unlike her volcanic siblings, Anegada stands as a flat coral atoll, drenched in level beaches rimming the island and extensive salt ponds in the west, radiating a pink hue from a flock of 100 roseate flamingos that call the island center home. Accessible only by prop plane or charter boat, the island has just one main road and a landing strip centered in a tiny cow pasture. With less than 250 permanent  residents, the island is home to more wildlife than humans, boasting an expansive Outback sheltering several rare species both plant and animal, including the endangered Anegada rock iguana, the seldom seen “air plant,” and frangipani tree that bends and diverts into multiple arms -- nature’s version of abstract art. Even the fishing is rare in Anegada, boasting some of the best bonefishing in the world, the elusive, saltwater version of fly fishing. Both pristine and undisturbed, Anegada’s beaches of Cow Wreck Bay, Pomato Point and Loblolly Bay -- marked by white-sand, a crescent shape, succulent plant life and fragrant bay lavender -- have found themselves as the stars of numerous photo shoots and filmings. (Related: Bermuda beaches)
Jost Van Dyke: Situated just outside of the British Virgin Islands’ necklace, slightly northwest of Tortola’s West End, Jost Van Dyke is a perfect stopover among BVI island hoppers, exuding a ‘lost in time’ feel with undeveloped beaches and shack bars, punctuated by its lack of manmade amenities -- no televisions, no computers, no distractions. Here, the beach is the main road. Just four square-miles, Jost Van Dyke is home to only 150 permanent residents and a handful of accommodations, however the island is one of the most popular day excursions in the BVI offering several restaurants, bars and plenty of barren beach, where the only requirement is sunscreen.
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