US News lists VI among Top 11 ‘Most Relaxing Beaches’ in the world
And according to the website, crowds, noise and proximity to things like amusement parks, casinos and airports can detract from a beach's zen ambiance and US News considered these factors – in addition to reader feedback and insight from travel experts – to determine the most relaxing beaches the world has to offer.
It also gave readers an option to agree or disagree on whether any of its choices belonged on the list.
The Virgin Islands received the most ‘Yes’ of all the other choices– 369 while 42 disagreed.
The other destinations listed were Fiji, Kauai, Anguilla, Bora Bora, Seychelles, Hawaii- The Big Island, Corfu, Santorini, Lana’i, and Barbados.
Receiving the second most ‘Yes’ was Kauai- 201. 67 disagreed.
According to US News, The [British] Virgin Islands are some of the most exclusive and least developed islands of the Caribbean, but this only adds to their appeal. “The resorts, villas, restaurants and other tourist attractions in this paradise are known to emphasise spare luxury over sprawling expansion, and they attract travelers with deep pockets and a love for sailing and seclusion.
“On Tortola, you'll find mountainous cliffs and chalk white beaches, characterised by changing tides and calm easterly winds. A brief sail away, sleepy Jost Van Dyke offers delicious Caribbean food and drink, one of the region's best New Year's Eve parties, as well as a few outdoor excursions like diving and fishing. On Virgin Gorda, you'll find The Baths, perhaps the most picturesque shore in the British Virgin Islands, and with good reason: It offers unique grottoes amidst gigantic granite boulders (just be mindful of the daytripping crowds). For supreme seclusion, try Anegada; its slow pace, flat terrain and sparkling sand lies almost overlooked in Caribbean Sea.”
It further said the Virgin Islands host numerous remote beaches. Standouts include Brewers Bay and Cane Garden Bay on Tortola, and Devil's Bay on Virgin Gorda. “But the truth is, just about any BVI stretch of sand will bolster the "get-away-from-it-all" mentality.”
Only a week ago, Fox News Travel rated Virgin Gorda among the most beautiful Caribbean islands.
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9 Responses to “US News lists VI among Top 11 ‘Most Relaxing Beaches’ in the world”
and they so do look and act alike...a sad dilemma for sure. Or just a yeast infection.