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Posted: July 26, 2005 10:39 pm
by mjmeaux
i wouldn't stay at fort recovery....lambert beach ..maybe...
there's a place right in town...casa maria...close to everything, but you will have to take a taxi to the other side to see cane garden bay/brewer's bay..but then again the good beaches are on the other side...not in roadtown.
Eat at fat hogs in fat hogs bay..you'll pass it fromthe airport probably...make reservations though...and no its not a snotty place...they just stay very busy!
don't forget to stop by bomba's...especially if there is a full moon...great party with 'free" tea....
there are some great places on Virgin Gorda...
white castle on jost van dyke - great bar - Foxy's- and they have a wonderful food fest onthe weekends.
Posted: July 27, 2005 5:36 pm
by The Lost Manatee
The first time I went to the BVIs was on a Windjammer Cruise and I fell in love with them. I agree that one should visit the "Baths". I would also suggest Jost Van Dykes as a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
As for activities for keets, well, other then hiking, swimming, exploring, beachcombing, sailing, biking, playing on beaches and just being a kid, there's not too much to do.
I would say the worst part of visiting the BVIs in June is that it tends to be hot and humid however you haven't hit the serious rainy/hurricane season yet which is good.
My 11 year old daughter loves the BVIs, especially the beaches and the people.
Posted: July 27, 2005 5:38 pm
by Reefdiver
Any particular reason that you wouldnt stay at Ft Recovery? From everything I've read, it sounds like a fantastic place to get away from it all.
Posted: July 29, 2005 3:34 pm
by nutmeg
Just got back from the BVI! Had a great time but man is it hot there in July!
We stayed at Bitter End Yacht Club this time. Tons of stuff to do there. They had several trips going every day or you could take boats out on your own. However, we had a tendency to be a little too busy because we didn't want to miss anything. Hence not much "down time"
To the person doing the Windjammer, you will LOVE it. We did the Windjammer in BVI in August a few years back. It was super.
The Mandalay was in port in the North Sound on Tuesdays while we were at Bitter End. They have an agreement with the "Sandbox" bar there...
Do all the snorkeling trips you can while there...it is super...
We stayed at Cane Garden Bay for a few days before the boat took off....I'd recommend doing that. Was a really fun place...
Posted: July 30, 2005 8:29 am
by SuperTrooper
nutmeg wrote:Just got back from the BVI! Had a great time but man is it hot there in July!
We stayed at Bitter End Yacht Club this time. Tons of stuff to do there. They had several trips going every day or you could take boats out on your own. However, we had a tendency to be a little too busy because we didn't want to miss anything. Hence not much "down time"
To the person doing the Windjammer, you will LOVE it. We did the Windjammer in BVI in August a few years back. It was super.
The Mandalay was in port in the North Sound on Tuesdays while we were at Bitter End. They have an agreement with the "Sandbox" bar there...
Do all the snorkeling trips you can while there...it is super...
We stayed at Cane Garden Bay for a few days before the boat took off....I'd recommend doing that. Was a really fun place...
So when can we expect the pictures to be ready????
Posted: July 30, 2005 9:48 am
by Crazy Navy Flyer
Bitter End is one of my most favorite places in the BVI, glad you made it t CGB also.
Posted: July 30, 2005 1:29 pm
by 12vmanRick
Crazy Navy Flyer wrote:I recommend Cane Garden Bay, try the tire swing and visit the Callwood Rum Distillery. A few cold ones at Rymers are a good idea also.
If Steve says try the rum.. TRY THE RUM!
Posted: August 11, 2005 9:40 am
by Virgin_(Island)_Girl
Tortola is one of my favorite places on Earth.
When I lived on St. Thomas (many moons ago), we used to sail there, almost always mooring at Cane Garden Bay. My avatar is Cane Garden Bay. The atmosphere at Quito's bar on the beach is fantastic.
If you dive, organize a trip out to the wreck of the Rhone. We used dive it quite regularly and it's an interesting dive.
http://www.divebvi.com/rms_rhone.htm
Have a great time!
Posted: September 4, 2005 1:21 am
by Parrothed71
Im going to Tortola in Oct....Is Foxys open in Oct? Were staying at the Long Bay Beach Resort, i have heard good things about it.
Posted: September 4, 2005 10:49 am
by Crazy Navy Flyer
I've never seen Foxy's close, except for hurricanes. I've been there when he was off island but the bar was open, it's always open.
Posted: September 4, 2005 11:38 am
by Reefdiver
Parrothed71 wrote:Im going to Tortola in Oct....Is Foxys open in Oct? Were staying at the Long Bay Beach Resort, i have heard good things about it.
I'll be arriving in Tortola on Oct. 15th, staying at Fort Recovery. If you're there at the same time, maybe we'll have to meet up for a couple of boat drinks.
Posted: September 5, 2005 2:11 am
by Parrothed71
Reefdiver wrote:Parrothed71 wrote:Im going to Tortola in Oct....Is Foxys open in Oct? Were staying at the Long Bay Beach Resort, i have heard good things about it.
I'll be arriving in Tortola on Oct. 15th, staying at Fort Recovery. If you're there at the same time, maybe we'll have to meet up for a couple of boat drinks.
Would love to but we are going Oct 1-8. Enjoy it either way!!
Posted: September 21, 2005 5:27 pm
by IAHawki
I have been there a few times.
We rented a catamaran and sailed around the islands when we have been there. Can't beat that.
My favorite places are Jost Van Dyke. You have to go to Foxy's. Also, you can't pass up the Bomba Shack. It is a must see.
Soaper's hole was a great overnight dockage.
So many good places...
waiting to go back.
Posted: September 23, 2005 10:46 am
by pirateat30
IAHawki wrote:
Also, you can't pass up the Bomba Shack. It is a must see.
Especially for the Full Moon Party
Posted: September 23, 2005 3:45 pm
by Parrothed71
what happens at the full moon party? is it worth going to on a normal night? whats the vibe like?
Posted: September 23, 2005 5:32 pm
by jackiesic
fairhopeparrot wrote:I'm glad this question came up about Tortola. My boyfriend and I are going on a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise of the British Virgin Islands next June. Other than the few listed above any bars we shouldn't miss? Any other tips would be much appreciated.
Reefdiver- Hope ya'll have fun on your trip. Post all the details upon your return!
Windjammer is a GREAT trip! One of my all time favorite vacations!!!!
Posted: September 26, 2005 11:33 pm
by nutmeg
fairhopeparrot wrote:I'm glad this question came up about Tortola. My boyfriend and I are going on a Windjammer Barefoot Cruise of the British Virgin Islands next June. Other than the few listed above any bars we shouldn't miss? Any other tips would be much appreciated.
Reefdiver- Hope ya'll have fun on your trip. Post all the details upon your return!
oooh! Lucky you! We did the BVI on the Flying Cloud just before Windjammer retired her. I think Mandalay is doing BVI during the summer now. We sailed on her out of Grenada. Lovely Boat. And the BVI cruise is super.
Posted: September 27, 2005 11:40 am
by pirateat30
Parrothed71 wrote:what happens at the full moon party? is it worth going to on a normal night? whats the vibe like?
http://www.intheislands.com/bomba.html
Posted: September 27, 2005 11:41 am
by pirateat30
Posted: September 28, 2005 9:03 am
by Parrothed71
Thanks for the links! I definately plan on checking out Bombas!