Anyone been to Tortola?

How are the markets for shopping? and what are some fun things to do and explore there? :)

What To Do on Tortola
White-sand beaches, green mountains, yacht-filled harbors, and a heady mix of island history. Tortola offers visitors a variety of possibilities.

If you鈥檝e come to shop, don鈥檛 miss Main Street in Road Town. It鈥檚 lined with shops offering everything from local spices, jams, rums and soaps to handcrafted jewelry, silk-screened fabrics and local art.

Have lunch at one of the restaurants on the harbor. Dine on local delicacies like lobster, conch and curries while gazing at spectacular cruise ships and private yachts.

Get a sense of rich local history in centuries-old ruins like the Dungeon and Fort George and at the Virgin Island Folk Museum in Road Town. You can visit living history at Callwood鈥檚 Rum Distillery, which is still making rum!

There are National Parks of all kinds 鈥?from a primeval rain forest to a mountain ridge from which you can observe the local farms, settlements and churches to wild rock outcroppings and dry steam valleys. For a relatively small island, there is an incredible diversity to the topography. And the friendly and welcoming people of Tortola will help you discover it all.

There are plenty of restaurants and cuisines to choose from, no matter what you鈥檙e in the mood for. You can try authentic BVI cuisine, or some upscale Caribbean Fusion. They鈥檙e plenty of delicious local seafood restaurants, as well as international cuisines from all over the world. Be adventurous and try something new 鈥?you鈥檙e on vacation in one of the most beautiful place on earth!

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I've been to Tortola a couple times. It's more of a relaxed environment. Good for beaches, daysails, SCUBA and snorkeling. There is also some modest shopping venues; mostly near the cruise ship dock. Check out the BVI Tourist Board website for more information.

Only a few shops selling touristy things. For normal shopping people have to take the boat to the USVI, where they have a supermarket!

It's a relaxed, beachy place and you could take a tour of the islands by boat or have a swim.