Finding Paradise: For the Health of It How to Get There››Fly to Puerto Rico and then hop on a 30-minute flight to the

shiny new Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island, Tortola. Where to Stay››Book your charter yacht, Double Feature, (213-364-4466/email

jt@valhallapix.com); an experienced captain and chef will design your trip to

reflect your healthy preferences and health-conscious meals. On land, try the

Peter Island Resort (800-346-4451/ PeterIsland.com) or the brand new Scrub

Island Resort (284-495-2000/ MailSailResorts.com).

Best Time to Visit›› With average temperature of land and sea about 80º F, you

can go any time of year. Hurricane season is from August through November.

The winter months have the most consistent

Florida

Atlantic Ocean

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Bahamas

Cuba

British Virgin Islands

sunny weather, but also the most tourists. What to Bring›› Your passport, and lots of

sunscreen and big hats. Bring a soft

Jamaica

Dominican Republic

Haiti

Puerto Rico

collapsible bag (storage is always tight

Caribbean Sea

on a boat). Pack bathing suits, cover-ups,

shorts, flip-flops and a pair of walking

shoes (you never wear shoes on board,

but if you want to hike, you will need good walking shoes). You may need a

wrap or light jacket, depending on the season.

Peter Island Resort offers luxury on land.

There is no better way to

experience the exquisite colors

and unforgettable BVI scenery

than from the water. You can

take a dip at Dead Chest Island,

the storied site where Black-

beard marooned 15 mutinous

men with only a sword and

a cask of rum (spawning the

musical memoir “Yo ho ho and

a bottle of rum”), or sail to

Peter Island for the day. Within

minutes of dropping anchor

off Peter Island, you can be

swimming and snorkeling with

needlefish, schools of mojarra

and “Barry,” the local barracuda.

On shore is the upscale Peter

Island Resort, where a hike up

a short hill takes you to the

luxurious spa. At the doubles-

massage bohio (cottage), bliss

out in private in a hydrotherapy

tub overlooking the sea and

tropical gardens. If all that

relaxing is too much, hike the

island’s five-mile loop of beach,

hills and stunning views.

Drop anchor at Scrub Island

for an unforgettable day of

swimming, diving, hiking and

spa. History books say Scrub

was named by Christopher

Columbus during his second

voyage in 1493, and it was

untouched for years until priva-

teers and pirates discovered

the island and buried their loot.

In 1672, the British took control

of many islands in the West

Indies, including Scrub, and

about 15 years ago, Scrub was

purchased for development.

Today, Scrub Island, composed

of Big Scrub and Little Scrub,

is home to Scrub Island Resort,

Marina and Spa, a luxurious

mix of West Indies natural

habitat and upscale amenities.