This half-mountainous/half flat island is a few miles northeast of Tortola. Christopher Columbus called it the “Fat Virgin” because he thought the island, from a distance, looked like a big fat lady lying on her back with her stomach sticking up! The best spot is at the south end of the island. It is called The Baths. Gigantic granite boulders have been dumped by volcanoes on white, palm-lined beaches, creating tons of caves to walk through and climb over and under. Tide and wave actions turn the caves into baths. You can spend a lot of time hiking here, but try not to pee in the warm water! On the opposite end of the island is the North Sound – also called The Bitter End. There is an outdoor big screen T.V. for sailors who need a quick fix.

Written By Donna Wolfson
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