British Virgin Islands’ Guana Island to Reopen This Summer

By: - May 6th, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

One of the Caribbean’s most exclusive private island resorts is making a comeback this summer.

The British Virgin Islands’ Guana Island is slated to make its post-Irma return in July, according to a statement from the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board.

One of the beaches at Guana.

Guana includes a mix of sea view rooms and private villas, along with a number of deserted beaches, an orchard and a private beach bar.

The entire island is also available for rental for large groups of weddings.

For more info, visit Guana.

— CJ

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