It's the ultimate winter fantasy: a private piece of paradise where your footprints are the only ones on the sand. For most, the thought of a private island getaway remains solidly in daydream territory, but you needn't shell out millions to buy a tropical retreat.
With white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, lush vegetation, and coral reefs, the British Virgin Islands is one of those places you have to see to believe. While many travelers head to St. John or St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands provide an under-the-radar alternative for sophisticated travelers looking to get off the grid.
Not all spring breaks were created equal. While some may choose to while away the week of rest on a beach sipping piña coladas and getting a tan, we prefer to shake things up with a bit of adrenaline-pumping action.
The mythical perfect honeymoon. Every couple has their own internal checklist, but if you're in the market for beaches so pristine you'll feel guilty about Instagramming them, private islands and intimate hotels where you can quietly argue with your new spouse without the entire staff knowing about it, the British Virgin Islands certainly fit the bill.
What could be better than a sun-dappled Caribbean beach for some much-needed R&R? We love a gorgeous spa, one that offers unmatched ocean views and pampers with signature treatments using local ingredients.
The 13 perfect island escapes for kids of every age.
The Obamas have returned from their post-presidency vacation in the British Virgin Islands where they served up some serious vacation swag that had the rest of us back here in America seriously jelly.
Celebrate each other! Enjoy a welcome bottle of champagne, invitations to our gourmet Wine Dinner (Thursdays), a snorkel and sail excursion to Virgin Gorda (Thursday), and a trip to The Loop to watch the sunset including wine, fruit, and cheese.
People tend to think of the BVIs as mainly a boater destination, but these Caribbean islands offer so much more on land.