We arrived on the island of Tortola at Road Town, where we would spend Christmas and New Years. Wonderful snorkeling on the beaches and little crowds were found that week. It is a very secluded location. The people are very friendly, and crystal clear water made it incredible.

Virgin Gorda, or "Fat Virgin", refers to a protruding mountain noted by Columbus on this second largest of the British Virgin Isles. Its most celebrated beach - The Baths - is an intriguing grouping of huge granite rocks framing grottos filled with ... (more)