If you've been looking for a unique vacation destination, consider renting a vacation villa in the beautiful British Virgin Islands. The BVI are located about 1500 hundred miles from the US East Coast.

There are over 100 different islands that make up the British Virgins. Tortola is the largest and Anegada, Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Peter and Norman Islands are the other larger islands. All of them are absolute gems not to be missed... if you have the time.

Personally, I stay away from the larger resorts and opt for any of the awesome BVI vacation rentals.  If you have the time, I thinks it's best to move around the islands if you can. There's really a lot to see and the private homes and villas vary from island to island. Generally you'll find mountainous areas, lush and green with aqua blue water visible from just about everywhere... with one exception.  It's the coral island of Anegada with a height above sea level of 27'.

You'll appreciate the tight control the BVI Government has over building. The islands offer many modern conveniences while still keeping an old world ambiance. It's very difficult to describe the beauty of this island archipelago.

Hundreds and hundreds of boats, big & small, sail and power, yachts of all sizes are everywhere and stimulate your visual senses. If you are a boater or diver, a British Virgin Island vacation should be in your plans.

While there, I suggest hiring a local tour guide to see some of the historic sites, gardens, beaches and ruins. The views are famous and the pictures you take will be a great reminder of this island paradise.

Getting there can be a worthwhile chore. Generally you'll have to fly into Puerto Rico and take a flight from there or, fly into St. Thomas and take one of the many ferries into Tortola. Hey, you're on vacation and having a true vacation Paradise just a few hours away is certainly worth it.