The guidebooks will tell you to come to the British Virgin Islands for the sailing, but they should really be telling you to come for the conch and lobster! The BVI is a mix of cultures and palates stemming from African, East Indian, Spanish, Dutch, English, plus the surplus of American visitors over the last…
Choosing the best beaches in the British Virgin Islands isn’t easy. Some are best for snorkeling, some for families, some for beach bars, and some for solitude. We’ve been visiting the British Virgin Islands for over 20 years, and spent six of those years running sailing charters here. Every beach on this list is one…
It’s easy to see why Virgin Gorda was just named the #3 island in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards, with The Baths singled out by readers as a must-see. I first saw these giant granite boulders back in 2002 on a scuba diving trip; and after 6 years running sailing…
Hidden in the lush rainforest of Grand Étang National Park, Seven Sisters Waterfalls is one of Grenada’s best-kept secrets, delivering one of the island’s most rewarding hikes. Experiences like this are exactly why Grenada was named the #2 island in the Caribbean in Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards. After a busy charter season…
If you’ve looked into chartering a sailboat in the Caribbean, you’ve probably realized quickly that pricing is all over the place. A basic bareboat can cost a few thousand dollars, while ultra-luxury crewed yachts climb well into six figures. As former Caribbean charter crew, we’ve hosted hundreds of guests, and seen every type of charter…
After running crewed yacht charters on our sailing catamaran throughout Florida, the Virgin Islands, and the Grenadines for 9 seasons, we’ve become experts on what to bring, and what not to bring. Packing for a sailing trip isn’t like packing for a typical vacation. Here’s the ultimate packing list for a week-long sailing trip in…
The British Virgin Islands are one of the world’s best sailing destinations, and it is easy to see why. We have traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, and nothing compares to the ease of sailing and countless protected anchorages in the BVI. Even in peak season, you can still find quiet, tucked-away bays if you know…