Making the British Virgin Islands Famous
Have you ever wondered what commercials and photoshoots have been shot in the British Virgin Islands? Many things make the British Virgin Islands Famous, including stunning views and crystal blue waters. So, it isn’t surprising that many commercials have been filmed here.
Commercials filmed in the BVIs include Corona, Victoria’s Secret, Gillette and more!
Sandy Spit
One island in the BVIs that has seen its fair share of time in the spotlight is Sandy Spit. Sandy Spit, known as Corona Island, has been home to numerous commercials. Sandy Spit is a gorgeous island made famous by the “Corona” commercials.
The island is tiny and one of the few islands you can walk around completely. And in only a few minutes! The small but famous Island is only accessible via private boat. So, here is a list of vessels that will take you there.
Jost Van Dyke
Another British Virgin Island that is annually in the celebrity spotlight is Jost Van Dyke. Every year, Foxy’s Bar on Jost Van Dyke throws a massive New Year’s Eve Party. And the party continues to grow in popularity. As the demand has grown, celebrities have begun to frequent the island.
Jost Van Dyke is consistently ranked in the Top 5 places to spend New Year’s Eve in the world! For an island with only about 400 residents, that is pretty amazing! The island is also home to the famous Soggy Dollar Bar. A bar that is only accessible by boat. Jost is one of the most fun islands in the British Virgin Islands. And spending a whole day or two on the island is easy.
Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda is one of the most picturesque places in the world. This British Virgin Island is home to the famous “baths.” The natural rock formation attracts people from all over the world. The baths were the source of a recent Victoria’s Secret photo shoot. And the pictures are stunning.
Virgin Gorda is one of the most photographed places on earth, and its natural beauty is breathtaking. Find out more about Virgin Gorda and the Baths here.
Scrub Island
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition has just wrapped up shooting on this island and the Baths on Virgin Gorda. The just-finished shoot will be Halel Kalil second time on the cover, and pictures have been circulating on Social Media from those in the islands recently.
Scrub Island is misnamed 
Not much Scrub about it now with the beautiful Marriott and the marina onshore.
Years ago, the “at the time” owners wanted to change the name to Paradise Island. Somehow, they thought it sounded better than Scrub Island. They were not allowed. The island has undergone many upgrades, centering on making the marina a destination spot. I LOVE sitting in the swimming pool at the Scrub Island resort.
Necker Island
I enjoyed being on Necker Island in late 1999, the week after a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition was photographed.
This was the issue with Heidi Klum on the cover. Parts were also filmed on Guana Island that year. 1980 saw another year that the cover was shot on Necker Island with Christie Brinkley.
