Tortola’s signature image is of Long Bay Beach, a one-and-a-quarter-mile stretch of white sand with rolling surf. That alluring shot, pictured in magazines, on Websites and on postcards, has come to define Tortola. Stay at Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas, named for the gorgeous shoreline that fronts the property and you can admire that spectacular view all day long.

With a total population hovering around 29,000, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a collection of 60 islands and uninhabited cays, appeal to those seeking a laid-back Caribbean that lacks mega-hotels and mass tourism. Except for days when the cruise ship passengers disembark, the British Virgin Islands are appealingly free of crowds. The islands also draw vacationers who want exceptional sailing, diving and snorkeling. Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, has a population around 24,000 and is home to Road Town, the nation’s capital.

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas, Tortola’s largest property, spreads out on 52 acres that sweep up from the sand and into the hills. The resort’s 157 units include 46 hotel rooms, 25 two- and three-bedroom villas and several estate homes. From the hillside accommodations’ balconies, you can savor panoramic water views. Often billed as “Tortola’s most complete resort,” Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas has two pools, tennis courts, a spa, a gym, two restaurants and several bars and lounges. In 2009 the resort renovated the spa, the gym, the Palm Terrace Bar and the Pasta House Italian restaurant.

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