I am always surprised when speaking about the Virgin Islands to other people, how many have absolutely no idea where the Virgin Islands are, that there are, in fact, U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as British Virgin Islands, or that they are a really cool place to go. Here are some of the best reasons why the USVI and the BVI might be considered America's best kept secret.

If it’s the first time you’ve traveled on a Bahamas Yacht Charter or you haven’t chartered within the last five years than you may want to know that a few of the customs rules have changed. Whether you are traveling by yacht or car outside of the United States you will need to present additional paperwork when returning from nearby countries.

Changing passport regulations confuse many travelers to the Caribbean. How do you know if you need a US passport or not? Since June of 2009, most US citizens traveling to the Caribbean have needed a US passport to travel. However, there are some exceptions, so let's take a look at the requirements in a little bit more detail.

A short list of some Caribbean islands that you may want to consider on your next vacation.

Effective January 2007, all travelers to Latin America and the Caribbean will need a U.S. passport for air travel. The change comes as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security attempts to alleviate travel concerns about border security under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) and the Intelligence