Saturday, 31 January 2015

Sail of your dreams!



If you are looking for a unique kind of adventurous holiday then why not consider islands. An adventurous holiday based on islands offers a completely different experience, and some places on Earth can't be fully appreciated except from the water. The area surrounding Virgin Islands is just such a place. The craze of Caribbean honeymoon vacation and sailboat vacations Virgin Islands is gaining popularity among the masses.


Virgin Islands- The western island group of Leeward Islands, considerably most alluring place on the globe that separates Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The islands over here are volcanic and are one of the best natural deep water harbors in the Caribbean. The sandy beaches, stunning crystal clear waters and beautiful lava formations are all evidence of its geographical history. The huge numbers of seabirds that come here to breed find themselves in a veritable paradise.


Apart from enjoying the sail on the yacht there is plenty of time everyday to go ashore at various sites to explore on foot. The underwater snorkel trail at Trunk Bay is an excellent place for beginners or anyone wanting to learn about marine life. Plaques along the trail describe the various species of fish and provide information about coral reefs. Virgin Islands national park contains example of most western tropical Atlantic terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems. These include various types of subtropical dry to moist forest, salt ponds, beaches, mangroves, sea grass beds, coral reefs and algal plains. The highest mountain peak plunges sharply to the sea over a distance of three quarters of a mile. The U.S. Virgin Islands