Great sailing and scuba diving!

British Virgin Islands has some of the best sailing waters in the world. You should go if: You want to charter a boat or island-hop by ferry You like beach bars and calm, clear bays You want a small-scale, low-key Caribbean trip Must-visit places: The Baths, Virgin Gorda: Granite boulders and tide pools Jost Van Dyke: Beach bars including the Soggy Dollar Anegada: Flat coral island with flamingos and lobster Norman Island: Snorkeling at the Caves Tortola: Sage Mountain National Park and Cane Garden Bay Must-try foods: Anegada lobster grilled on the beach Conch fritters Roti and johnnycakes Painkiller cocktail, which was popularized at the Soggy Dollar Fun facts: The BVI is a British Overseas Territory but uses the US dollar. Necker Island, owned by Richard Branson, is in the BVI. Anegada is surrounded by one of the largest barrier reefs in the Caribbean. Logistics: Best time: November to June for sailing Currency: US dollar Getting there: Fly to Tortola (EIS) via Puerto Rico or Antigua, or take a ferry from St. Thomas or St. John Getting around: Ferries, taxis and rental cars; drive on the left Tipping: About 15 percent if service is not included Must-learn phrases: Good morning: Always greet before you ask for something Thank you: Thanks "Island time": A relaxed pace "Limin'": Hanging out