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Located east to Tortola, Beef Island is one of the important constituents of British Virgin Islands. The island is connected to Torotola by Queen Elizabeth Bridge. Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport which is situated here serves Tortola and other parts of the British Virgin Island. Around a decade ago, the island was in the centre of controversy when a development project faced the ire of environmentalists. Given its immaculate natural beauty, easy accessibility and plethora of tourism options in vicinity and almost no language barrier travellers are booking business class flights to Beef Island where nature is most important entertainer.
Useful Information
- The best time to visit Beef Island is from September to November.
- The island is considered safe for tourists with almost no security threats.
- Bring a good insect repellent with you to keep insects at bay.
Tourists who want to explore this island should prefer boarding a flight which is most convenient way to get there. There is a large number of charter flight but these are not essential as there are several reliable airlines to serve this destination. However some cruise liners also serve this destination. An array of facilities is available for exploring different parts of the island. The well heeled travellers often hire a chartered boat to reach different marinas. However cars and taxi services are also available. Buses and boats are also commonly available.
Beef Island is well known for its spectacular beaches which every visitors fancies. And most of the beaches are situated on the north shore. Long Bay beach which is situated at a short distance from the airport gives much desired seclusion however it is low on amenities. As the island is well connected to Tortola the visitors can also visit this destination. Lambert Bay which is well known for its moderate surf is also a travellers’ favourite. Josiah's Bay, Brewer's Bay, Apple Bay and Cane Garden Bay are other popular beaches. There are a good number of hotels, restaurants and nightclubs to make your stay memorable.