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History, hiking, diving, and lovely sea views greet visitors who seek out these special places. Some are off the beaten path, but all are worth the effort (seeBVI National Parks & Scenic Spots).

Lobster, conch in lime butter sauce, and curry are the highlights, as is the fine barbecue. The decor is on the modest side, but the food is always tasty.

French-influenced fare and divine desserts. The best seating is on the porch.

Artisans use the gourd-like fruit to make bowls and musical instruments. It grows quite tall in forested areas.

Found only in Tortola, this 80 proof spirit, brewed at a beachfront distillery (seeCallwood Rum Distillery, Tortola), packs quite a punch.

While Calypso Realty’s main business is selling houses, the company also has a half-dozen vacation villas, all with superb sea views and luxury furnishings. Most are located along St. Thomas’s north shore, including one within the Mahogany Run community, next to the island’s only golf course (seeGolf).

Located on the second floor of the house where acclaimed Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro was born, this gallery features works by island artists working in a variety of mediums, but not by Pissarro. His works are on display at Government House (seeGovernment House).

A major French Impressionist painter, Pissarro (1830–1903) was born in St. Thomas.

The North Coast Road runs right through Cane Garden Bay, a small community that’s home to a handful of guesthouses, and a few casual West Indian restaurants that can really get hopping when music plays. Make a stop at the venerable Callwood Rum Distillery (seeCallwood Rum Distillery, Tortola), where the Callwood family has brewed rum for decades. Boaters like to anchor offshore for a stretch on the long sandy beach and, of course, to enjoy the restaurants and nightlife together with hotel guests.

Located in Virgin Islands National Park, this resort has a kids’ club that gives children an appreciation for the island’s environment and the resort. Kids do arts and crafts and dig in tide pools while their parents relax (seeCaneel Bay Resort, St. John).