Norman Island, BVI

Norman Island is vintage Caribbean paradise: small, privately owned, uninhabited except for wild goats, and accessible only by boat or helicopter. On Norman’s north shore is the sheltered bay known as the Bight, one of the greatest natural anchorages in the British Virgin Islands. At the bay’s entrance, sea caves are renowned for snorkeling. Just offshore, the rock formations known as the Indians are another premier snorkeling spot. The restaurant and bar called Pirates Bight is the only building on the island, its name a nod to Norman Island’s reputation as the real-life inspiration for the novel Treasure Island. From various trails that cross the island, enjoy views of the Bight, Money Bay and Sir Francis Drake Channel, as well as nearby Tortola and Peter Island.