U.S. News & World Report Ranks British Virgin Islands Among Most Relaxing Beaches in the World

NEW YORK, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report released its 2011 Best Travel Rankings, available online now at travel.usnews.com, and featured the British Virgin Islands as among the "Most Relaxing Beaches," as well as one of the "Best Caribbean Vacations."

This first-ever Best Vacations section compared destinations from all over the world in specific categories, and determined rankings based on both expert and user opinions, therefore resulting in unbiased rankings of the various destinations. These select few destinations, which include the BVI, represent the best of the best within their categories.

The British Virgin Islands boast a wide range of beaches for both relaxation and exhilaration. The pristine white sands of the 60 islands of the BVI are home to natural wonders from colorful coral reefs prime for snorkeling to the scattered boulders of the Baths, to long stretches of secluded sands where relaxation is the only priority of the day. World-class sailing occurs just offshore of the many BVI beaches, and a vast assortment of accommodations, including private islands, luxury resorts, villas and intimate inns are available for when you're ready to retire from the sands. The exquisite full-service accommodations of the BVI, paired with the flawless beaches and exciting activities, truly make the British Virgin Islands a superlative destination.

For the complete list of the best travel rankings, see travel.usnews.com. For more information on the British Virgin Islands and all it has to offer, please visit www.bvitourism.com and www.bvitraveloffers.com for timely special offers from hotels, resorts, villas and other suppliers in the destination.

About The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board is a statutory organization of the Government of the Virgin Islands (UK) responsible for promoting the British Virgin Islands as a destination.  The BVI Tourist Board invites everyone to experience the seduction of our pristine and exquisite home. For more information on all that BVI has to offer, visit www.bvitourism.com.

SOURCE British Virgin Islands Tourist Board