If you are an enthusiastic sailor, the
expression "sailing charter
Virgin Islands" is very common to you. The Virgin Islands has been
acknowledged as one of the world's top tourist destinations. Millions
and millions of international vacationers flock the islands because of
its beautiful beaches with pure white sand, fine way of life, and, of
course, yacht charter areas.
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 friendly 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 mainly composed of the islands
of Saint Thomas, Water, Saint John, and Saint Croix. The approximate
total 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, cool 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
passages when engaging in "sailing charter Virgin Islands". It is
located 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.
About the Author
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