Most visitors treat Tortola as a jumping off point for the rest of the British Virgin Islands, not a destination on its own. That was our first impression too, until we came for an extended stay and rented a car to really explore. Fast forward ten years, we’ve lived on this island and enjoyed every…
Most visitors come to the Caribbean looking for white sand and turquoise water, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at every one of these Tortola beaches. Each spot offers something different, from secluded hidden gems to some of the most active scenes in the British Virgin Islands, but they all share the same beauty: the…
You don’t need a dive certification, a boat of your own, or even much experience to see incredible things underwater in the British Virgin Islands. Calm, protected bays sit a short swim from deeper reefs and a 150-year-old shipwreck, so there’s something here for everyone. We’ve spent years exploring these waters, and one of the…
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 a 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…