Editor's Choice: Private Islands

Indulge in the ultimate luxury and splash out on total seclusion by renting an entire island. Probably the best known is Richard Branson's Necker Island, which sleeps up to 26 guests, while Little Thatch is a 22-hectare (54-acre) retreat with just one cottage. The tourist board has full details.

A wide range of hotel accommodation is available, from luxury resorts to boutique inns; the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has a comprehensive list (website: www.bvitourism.com). A 7% hotel accommodation tax is added to all bills.

Villas, houses and cottages can be hired on a weekly or longer basis. Information on properties is available from the tourist board.

Only permitted on authorised sites. Details of sites and facilities are available from the tourist board.

British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association
James Frett Building, PO Box 376, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tel: 494 3514.
Website: www.experiencebvi.com