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With an abundance of protected anchorages and pristine waters make this region
the most popular destination for yacht chartering in the world. Mountainous and
lush with spectacular island views, particularly from the peaks facing Sir
Francis Drake Passage - a waterway providing perhaps the best sailing in all of
the Caribbean.
The Virgin Islands are separated into the bustling U.S. Virgin Islands and the
quieter British Virgin Islands.
Duty-free shopping is a major source of revenue for St. Thomas. Cruise ships,
freighters and navy ships from around the world make this port of call one of
the busiest in the Caribbean. Almost two-thirds of St John is a national park
with a keen eye to ecco tourism. The quieter British Virgin Islands offers
divers an estimated 300 wrecks to explore; the most impressive of which is the
RMS Rhone, sunk off Salt Island in the 1867 hurricane.
The Baths on Virgin Gorda has water clear as glass between towering boulders
and hidden caves. Snorkelers also enjoy Anegada, where coral reefs, sea fans
and barrel sponges shelter giant schools of brilliant reef fish. The island
boasts spectacular beaches and this is the place to go ashore for one of the
best lobster dinners you could ever enjoy.
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