A short ferry away to the east of Puerto Rico lays the beautiful island of Vieques. Together with smaller sister Culebra they are the Spanish Virgin Islands, not far from the US and British Virgin Islands.

A true standout among the Virgin Islands, this secluded getaway should be on everyone’s “places to see before you die” list. Most of the island is a National Park, which ensures it won’t be over run with tourists, hotels and package deals anytime soon. Here are several villas in St. John that are definitely worth checking out: