The British Virgin Islands are a boater’s paradise. Whether you prefer sailing or power boating, navigation is mostly line of sight. The normally steady, trade winds power your sails and keep you cool in the tropical climate. The unpack once, move at your own pace, and wake up to a new adventure everyday style of travel is very appealing. The sapphire blue water is clear and teeming with wildlife. The locals are friendly and welcoming. AND the food is delicious. No wonder

In October of 2007 after our youngest had left for her sophomore year of college, my husband told me he was getting a boat. Not just any boat, a 29 ft, single engine Cabin Cruiser, its official classification is Motor Yacht. We are going to call her (all boats are female) Far Niente, he stated. Far Niente means “doing nothing” or “idleness” in Italian, he further explained. And so began our journey in boating. That first winter, we kept the Far Niente in a marina on the north