With more than 60 islands to its name, the British Virgin Islands offer miles and miles of white, sandy beaches; coral cays and marlin-rich fishing waters. This is one of the world's premier diving destinations, with the most intriguing dive site located west of Salt Island where the RMS Rhone steamship sank in 1867. The waters around the British Virgin Islands are ideal for sailing excursions, and with so many islands situated within short distance of each other, this is an excellent place to learn the ropes. Tortola Island hosts a number of historic sites like Callwood Rum Distillery, where rum is still made according to a 200-year-old technique. For one of the best New Year's Eve parties in the world, head to Jost Van Dyke Island in December.
