Far less developed than the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands are ideal if your wish is to experience the quintessential vibe of island life. Each island in this self-governing, British overseas territory flaunts its own unique personality. Tortola (Spanish for "turtle dove,") is
The Spanish Virgin Islands are part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and are located 17 miles east of the Main Island. Culebra, Vieques, and several other small islands make up this secluded group and are only a short 12 miles west of St. Thomas. Culebra has
Ah, the Bahamas—famous around the world for stellar white and pink sand beaches, shallow cerulean waters, and a relaxing island ambiance. Spend a week on your yacht in The Exumas, an archipelago with 365 cays and islands—one for every day of the year! Here, you
Visit any one of the Leeward Islands for a memorable vacation in the Caribbean. St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, The Saints, and Dominica make up these group of islands in the West Indies. No visit to
Charter your yacht in the Windward Islands, an idyllic paradise in the southern Caribbean. Martinique, St. Lucia, The Grenadines, and Grenada are the highlights of this unique yachting destination. On St. Lucia, (the only country in the world named after a woman!) have dinner at Dasheene
The U.S. Virgin Islands, which include St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, as well as several smaller islands, were named by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Caribbean in 1493. The islands have been controlled by several different nations over the years.