Peter Island Resort and Spa

Romantic resort on a private island reached by cruiser from Tortola’s Beef Island Airport. The dramatic 1,800-acre mountainous islet is fringed by white-sand beaches. Fifty-two guest lodgings include 32 Ocean View Rooms housed in A-frame chalets adjacent to the main restaurant/bar and infinity pool. The most desirable quarters are the revamped Beach Front Junior Suites nestled among palms at one end of a mile-long crescent of sand. Accented with mahogany beams and stone, the 20 units (no TVs) feature baths equipped with oversize showers and Jacuzzi tubs for two, plus covered verandas. Three villas also available. Continental/Caribbean cuisine is served at Tradewinds restaurant and a casual beachside grill. Snorkeling in protected coves, scuba diving excursions and full-day or sunset yacht cruises; also an impressive seaside spa with 12 treatment suites.