Best Day Boat Charter for Physically Impaired More than sixty stunning islands make up the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and all are within a short ride of each other by powerboat. Calm, warm waters, colorful corals and tropical fish, endless blue sky and the sun’s warmth make the Virgin Islands the world’s most perfect [...]
Virgin Islands You’ve been lying on the beach, soaking up the sun and sipping pina coladas all week long…but that warm blue water calls! You’ve seen boats cruising in and out of the harbor, watched the paddle boarders float by and seen the para sailers overhead. You’re ready to get out of the hammock and [...]
The British Virgin Islands is one of the world’s best snorkeling and diving destinations. Excellent underwater visibility and warm water temperatures combined with each site’s unique topography and teeming aquatic life are reason enough to start planning your diving or snorkeling adventure right now. Here are five of the best dive and snorkel sites in [...]
The British Virgin Islands are home to many romantic destinations; one in particular is Peter Island. Reachable only by boat or chopper, you’re guaranteed a peaceful holiday and a romantic time in this secluded island. The fifth largest of the 60 islands that comprise the BVI, Peter Island offers gorgeous beaches, turquoise clear waters and [...]
Jost Van Dyke Jost Van Dyke (pronounced Yost Van Dyke) is one of sixty tropical islands that make up the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean (only 8 of these islands are actually inhabited). While one of the most famous Virgin Islands, this small mountainous island measures only about 10 square miles and has only [...]
Getting a real total on the number of islands that comprise the Virgin Islands is tough to do, but the most common number you’ll hear is 60 total. Of these 60, only 8 are truly “inhabited,” meaning people make their permanent home there. The inhabited islands include four from the United States Virgin Islands (Water [...]
As co-owner of Pirate’s Paradise Adventures, I’m embarrassed to say, in the dozens of times we’ve been on St. Thomas, we had never cruised through the St. Thomas harbor on one of our boats, Red Beard or Black Beard. What a mistake. When we put Black Beard in the water this May, our captain recommended [...]
Trunk Bay Some people say that Trunk Bay is the world’s most beautiful bay, and we must agree. It’s been photographed millions of times, but truthfully, there’s no comparison to seeing it in person. Put it on your bucket list–it’s absolutely stunning.Trunk Bay St John USVI Trunk Bay Recommended ReadingSt thomas boat rentalsBest Virgin Islands [...]