Jun 24th, 2009 at 3:32PM:
Only five miles from Tortola, the main commercial center of the British Virgin Islands, minuscule Jost (rhymes with "toast") Van Dyke is a little island with a big reputation. The scant 8-square-mile island -- dubbed the "New York of the Virgin Islands" because it offers so much nightlife -- probably packs more fun per square inch than any other island in the BVIs. Most of the action occurs on ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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10 things to do on Jost Van Dyke, the "New York of the Virgin Islands"
Jun 24th, 2009 at 3:32PM:
Only five miles from Tortola, the main commercial center of the British Virgin Islands, minuscule Jost (rhymes with "toast") Van Dyke is a little island with a big reputation. The scant 8-square-mile island -- dubbed the "New York of the Virgin Islands" because it offers so much nightlife -- probably packs more fun per square inch than any other island in the BVIs. Most of the action occurs on ...New Peter Island wants to help make a new you
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: Peter Island Resort & Spa is celebrating a new look with a fresh deal. The largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands has refurbished its 32 ocean-facing rooms and 20 beachfront junior suites and wants to show off the new look. Hey, if you just got a makeover, wouldn't you? So, the property is offering up the "New Us, New You" package, which runs through October 31, ..."Sip and Stay" at Peter Island
Mar 29th, 2009 at 2:00PM: When times are tough, $590 a night probably doesn't sound like a bargain. But, when you consider that this gets you a night at the Peter Island Resort & Spa – on the largest private island in the British Virgin Islands – your thinking will probably begin to change. Add to this the fact that complementary beverages are included in the deal, not to mention three meals a day and an ...Through the Gadling Lens: Prepping for a trip
Feb 3rd, 2009 at 11:00AM: Recently, I received the following email from someone I'll call "Willy" (because that's his name): "We're going sailing in Tortola this summer with another couple, and I want to take some great shots. How can I prepare in advance of my trip to maximize success? All I can think of now is to look through Flickr and get inspired. Any other ideas?" This is such a great question, Willy -- and I'm not ...Luxurious isolation at Peter Island
Dec 16th, 2008 at 2:00PM: Four miles south of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and accessible only by boat or helicopter, Peter Island is occupied exclusively by the Peter Island Resort. Consisting of only 52 rooms and three villas-along with 1,800 acres containing five private beaches-you'll have no trouble finding a genuine retreat from the frenetic pace back home.
Guests at this exclusive resort can revel in ...
