Sailing Charter - Caribbean Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands is composed of the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands. The two have different types of cultures because they were once occupied by two colonizers. However, they share the same pristine beaches with pure white sand, turquoise and clear sea waters, the finest resorts, bars, spas, and hotels, and most important of all - they share the same type of nice and smiling people.
Most sailors enjoy the adventure and fun of cruising. If you are thinking for the phrase "sailing charter Virgin Islands", then clearly you will have an escapade of a lifetime. Aside from having the most ideal waters for sailing, the Virgin Islands also have several of the world's most beautiful beaches and one of the most diverse cultures.

The Virgin Islands is composed of the British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands. The two have different types of cultures because they were once occupied by two colonizers. However, they share the same pristine beaches with pure white sand, turquoise and clear sea waters, the finest resorts, bars, spas, and hotels, and most important of all - they share the same type of nice and smiling people.

The US Virgin Islands (USVI) is an American insular region. It is sandwiched between the Lesser Antilles and the Leeward Islands. It is primarily composed of the islands of Saint Thomas, Water, Saint John, and Saint Croix. The approximate land area of USVI is 134 square miles.

On the other hand, the British Virgin Islands is a colony of the United Kingdom. Its capital is the city of Road Town located in the island of Tortola. It is smaller than USVI with a total land area of only 77 square miles. The islands of Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Tortola make most of the British Virgin Islands.

Most of the islands' residents belong to African and Indian (Caribs and Arawaks) descents. Nevertheless, the Virgin Islands still have a taste of American, British, French, Spanish, and Asian flavors.

Aside from Virgin Islands' best beaches, crystal clear waters, friendly people, and colorful cultures, it also has the finest shopping. In fact, it has been judged as a shopping paradise by many shopping addicts. This is because most of Virgin Islands' items don't have custom duties and luxury / sales taxes. Quality designed bags, jewelries, apparels, accessories, watches, liquors, and clothes are cheap as compared to others. Because of this, the Virgin Islands became the shoppers' haven in the Caribbean. It was even awarded as the "best duty-free shopping port" in the area.

The Sir Francis Drake channel is one best routes when engaging in "sailing charter Virgin Islands". It is situated in the British Virgin Islands. This channel has been used mostly by many cruisers because of its semi-calm ocean. It also has the bluest skies in the region, which makes it ideal for sailing.

For more info on yacht charter Caribbean visit D. Browall's website http://www.sboats.com - The Ultimate Guide to a Sailing Holiday.

By D. Browall
Published: 9/20/2007
 
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