THE FACTS ABOUT JOST VAN DYKE

The 'party island' has more than 20 bars on its four square miles. Day-trippers and yachties around the Virgin Islands make Jost their stop for a drink or two and perhaps happen upon an impromptu jam session at one of the beach bars. You'll find what most resembles a street in Great Harbour, where 'hangover cures' are sold at Rudy's. Avoid the crowd by climbing to higher elevations; the best views are from Majohnny Hill. Stay for more White Bay Villas (00 1 410 571 6692; www.jostvandyke.com) has six villas and cottages above the beach; from US$2,334 per week). Stay for less Camp or rent a cabin at the White Bay Campground, within earshot of the surf (00 284 495 9358; cabins from US$60). Top table Choose your spiny lobster from the tubs at Sydney's Peace & Love (00 1 284 495 9271). Must stop Foxy's Taboo Bar, for West Indian food and cocktails. Must shop The hip, tropical fashions at Foxy's Tabootique. Getting around Avoid taxi rip-offs. Rent a four-wheel-drive from Paradise Jeep (00 1 284 495 9477; about US$60 per day). Hazards Wet roads; goats crossing Getting around From Tortola, New Horizon Ferry (00 1 284 495 9278); from St John, Inter-Island Boat (00 1 284 495 4166) or rent a Hobie Cat at Sail Safaris (00 1 340 626 8181). More info Visit www.bvitourism.co.uk