British Virgin Islands (BVI's) is a group of approximately fifty
islands and outcroppings. The BVI's are considered an easy sailing area
as the islands are all within sight of one another so that navigation
can be done by Dead Reckoning. And, The Sir Francis Drake Channel, which
in right in the middle of these islands, is well protected for
comfortable sailing. The 4 spots in this article, not to be missed, are
easily included in a one week sailing yacht charter in the BVI's.

Spot
#1: The Baths

Situated on the southern tip of Virgin Gorda,
the Baths is one of the most well known and popular landmarks to visit
in the BVI's. Gigantic granite boulders and half submerged rocks line
the southern seashore of Virgin Gorda, creating grottos, tunnels, and
arches. Sandy beaches are lined with coconut palms and the area offers a
dramatic and lovely place to swim, snorkel and explore.

A second
beach in the area, called Devil's Bay, is reached through a maze-like
passage through the boulders and shallower grottos. The path is lined
with ladders and ropes to ease the hike along steeper rocks.

Spend
time exploring the area, with tidal pools of pristine clear waters, and
white sand. Snorkeling is great, however more for the marine life, than
coral, as this is not a reef area. Due to the various inlets and pools
created by the landscape, marine life is caught here in the pools with
each tidal change. Be sure to pay attention to the safety flags as
certain weather can cause currents with heavy undertows in this area.
However, even if swimming is cautioned against, there are always the
rocks to climb and the white sandy beaches for sunning.

A famous Spanish saying quotes "The belly rules the mind". Indeed
it is true! As for people all over the world, eating or the art of
cuisine is such a favorite topic among many since it satisfies our sense
of taste.

When we come to talk about cuisine and exotic tropical
taste, one place stands out, Barbados. Having a mix of tropical
atmosphere and the sweet sense of exotic and mouth watering taste surely
gives a whole new definition to dining.

Let me start off by
introducing to you the national dish of the famous island. Cou Cou and
Flying Fish has made this little Caribbean island stand out among the
rest. The first recipe is an exotic and sophisticated blend of cornmeal,
okra and tomatoes with an accent of salt, peppers and the famous Bajan
hot sauce. Meanwhile, flying fish is abundant in this location since it
thrives well among the warm waters that surround the island. This dish
is commonly served fried or steamed, depending on your choice.

Fish
here in the island is a common choice for food since the place clearly
is full of aqua culture resources. People have created and come up with
different kinds of recipes that use fish as its main ingredient. Another
one of their famous cooking inventions is the Bajan Macaroni Pie and
Flying Fish. This unique recipe is the Bajan's own version of Mac and
cheese.