An old friend sent me an e-mail yesterday inviting me down to the
British Virgin Islands for some sun & fun.
Since the wife finishes working on the 25th I might just take advantage
of this offer. Of course I'd have to live on a sailboat for the 10-14
days I'm down there.
Anybody have any 'must see' sights to go to for a first time tourist?
Otherwise I'm at my buddy's mercy.
The wife isn't keen on this type of adventure...so she'll stay home &
look after my mom. My oldest sister is planning a European vacation in
the next couple of years and 'the boss' would rather do that.
Good God! Only married 31 years and taking separate vacations already.

Don,

Take a sail across the straight to St. John's. A large section of St.
John's is a US National Park, and is in a very natural state. To the west
of Truck Bay is a secluded cove that is popular with the locals. You will
be able to spot the cove, there is a sign posted saying "No Nudity" and it
will be covered by everyone's swimsuits. The cove is protected by a reef,
so you don't want to sail into the cove, unless you have a local pilot.

Sunday, there is an unbelievable brunch, at The Westin Hotel, it has
everything you can ever imagine. The brunch is actually available everyday,
but I was told on Sunday they put out the big spread. The food is
fantastic, but the view in the open air pavilion is even better.


"Don White" wrote in message
...
An old friend sent me an e-mail yesterday inviting me down to the British
Virgin Islands for some sun & fun.
Since the wife finishes working on the 25th I might just take advantage of
this offer. Of course I'd have to live on a sailboat for the 10-14 days
I'm down there.
Anybody have any 'must see' sights to go to for a first time tourist?
Otherwise I'm at my buddy's mercy.
The wife isn't keen on this type of adventure...so she'll stay home & look
after my mom. My oldest sister is planning a European vacation in the
next couple of years and 'the boss' would rather do that.
Good God! Only married 31 years and taking separate vacations already.

ps - The separate vacations might be the best one you have had in awhile.
You will be able to do what you like, instead of having to do what the boss
wants.


"Don White" wrote in message
...
An old friend sent me an e-mail yesterday inviting me down to the British
Virgin Islands for some sun & fun.
Since the wife finishes working on the 25th I might just take advantage of
this offer. Of course I'd have to live on a sailboat for the 10-14 days
I'm down there.
Anybody have any 'must see' sights to go to for a first time tourist?
Otherwise I'm at my buddy's mercy.
The wife isn't keen on this type of adventure...so she'll stay home & look
after my mom. My oldest sister is planning a European vacation in the
next couple of years and 'the boss' would rather do that.
Good God! Only married 31 years and taking separate vacations already.

"Don White" wrote in message
...
An old friend sent me an e-mail yesterday inviting me down to the British
Virgin Islands for some sun & fun.
Since the wife finishes working on the 25th I might just take advantage of
this offer. Of course I'd have to live on a sailboat for the 10-14 days
I'm down there.
Anybody have any 'must see' sights to go to for a first time tourist?
Otherwise I'm at my buddy's mercy.
The wife isn't keen on this type of adventure...so she'll stay home & look
after my mom. My oldest sister is planning a European vacation in the
next couple of years and 'the boss' would rather do that.
Good God! Only married 31 years and taking separate vacations already.

I thought separate vacations was why I was going on 21 years of marriage and
still willing to stick around!
Will you be sailing about the islands or just living on the sailboat?
I'm a firm believer that a tourist must see all the tourist sights (or would
that be sites) at a minimum, the must see component, and then branch out to
non-tourist options.

I'm planning a BVI vacation with a pirate treasure hunt theme; hopefully it
adds some flavor to the routine of just snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and
boating in the clear warm waters of a postcard destination.

Bryan wrote:

I thought separate vacations was why I was going on 21 years of marriage and
still willing to stick around!
Will you be sailing about the islands or just living on the sailboat?
I'm a firm believer that a tourist must see all the tourist sights (or would
that be sites) at a minimum, the must see component, and then branch out to
non-tourist options.

I'm planning a BVI vacation with a pirate treasure hunt theme; hopefully it
adds some flavor to the routine of just snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and
boating in the clear warm waters of a postcard destination.

My buddy is scheduled for a cataract operation next week. He'll need a
few days to get back to normal. He just sent me another e-mail advising
me to come down before Christmas so he has time to show me around as he
hopes to be back to work after Christmas.
Vic has 3 boats I believe... a 32 foot sailboat, a 19 foot open
daysailor and something smaller. I know We'll be sailing most of the
time if I go down early next month...so I'd expect to see 'the Baths' on
Virgin Gorda, Peter Island.., Road Town on Tortola..etc .
I have to decide if I should go for 10 days or 14.
(don't want to leave the wife at the mercy of any late December
snowstorms here at home)

Don White wrote:

Bryan wrote:

I thought separate vacations was why I was going on 21 years of marriage and
still willing to stick around!
Will you be sailing about the islands or just living on the sailboat?
I'm a firm believer that a tourist must see all the tourist sights (or would
that be sites) at a minimum, the must see component, and then branch out to
non-tourist options.

I'm planning a BVI vacation with a pirate treasure hunt theme; hopefully it
adds some flavor to the routine of just snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, and
boating in the clear warm waters of a postcard destination.

My buddy is scheduled for a cataract operation next week. He'll need a
few days to get back to normal. He just sent me another e-mail advising
me to come down before Christmas so he has time to show me around as he
hopes to be back to work after Christmas.
Vic has 3 boats I believe... a 32 foot sailboat, a 19 foot open
daysailor and something smaller. I know We'll be sailing most of the
time if I go down early next month...so I'd expect to see 'the Baths' on
Virgin Gorda, Peter Island.., Road Town on Tortola..etc .
I have to decide if I should go for 10 days or 14.
(don't want to leave the wife at the mercy of any late December
snowstorms here at home)

Don when you arrive at Tortola put the hook out grab a rod catch some
yellow tails light the cue and relax stay awhile, one of the best places
on earth.

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Bryan wrote:

I thought separate vacations was why I was going on 21 years of marriage
and still willing to stick around!
Will you be sailing about the islands or just living on the sailboat?
I'm a firm believer that a tourist must see all the tourist sights (or
would that be sites) at a minimum, the must see component, and then
branch out to non-tourist options.

I'm planning a BVI vacation with a pirate treasure hunt theme; hopefully
it adds some flavor to the routine of just snorkeling, kayaking,
swimming, and boating in the clear warm waters of a postcard destination.
My buddy is scheduled for a cataract operation next week. He'll need a few
days to get back to normal. He just sent me another e-mail advising me to
come down before Christmas so he has time to show me around as he hopes to
be back to work after Christmas.
Vic has 3 boats I believe... a 32 foot sailboat, a 19 foot open daysailor
and something smaller. I know We'll be sailing most of the time if I go
down early next month...so I'd expect to see 'the Baths' on Virgin Gorda,
Peter Island.., Road Town on Tortola..etc .
I have to decide if I should go for 10 days or 14.
(don't want to leave the wife at the mercy of any late December snowstorms
here at home)

Find some well referenced teen to help with any heavy work your wife might
get stuck with and go for 14 days; the snow storm could hit the day you
leave, somewhere in the middle, the day you come home, or not at all!

"Don White" wrote in message
...
An old friend sent me an e-mail yesterday inviting me down to the British
Virgin Islands for some sun & fun.
Since the wife finishes working on the 25th I might just take advantage of
this offer. Of course I'd have to live on a sailboat for the 10-14 days
I'm down there.
Anybody have any 'must see' sights to go to for a first time tourist?
Otherwise I'm at my buddy's mercy.
The wife isn't keen on this type of adventure...so she'll stay home & look
after my mom. My oldest sister is planning a European vacation in the
next couple of years and 'the boss' would rather do that.
Good God! Only married 31 years and taking separate vacations already.

BVI Flotilla Itinerary (taken from Moorings website)

Arrival
Start in Road Town.

Day 1
Set a course for Marina Cay, enjoying a spectacular sail up the Sir Francis
Drake Channel. Pick up a mooring and head ashore.

Day 2
Today, your destination is the famous Bitter End Yacht Club. Enjoy the
fish/shark/turtle pool and explore the beautifully landscaped grounds.

Day 3
The Forbidden Paradise calls and an unforgettable day begins with a sail to
Anegada. A destination few BVI sailors ever see and most charter companies
place off limits to charterers.

Day 4
Sail to Jost Van Dyke. Here you'll find sea turtles and colorful fish, an
inner reef with coral gardens and great hiking.

Day 5
A short sail leads across to Tortola and the picture-perfect half moon
anchorage of Cane Garden Bay. The soothing palm and coconut trees give way
to an exciting nightlife scene.

Day 6
Race to Norman Island. Pick up a mooring then dinghy to the old caves where
Blackbeard is said to have buried his treasure.

Final Morning
One last invigorating beam reach across Sir Francis Drake Channel back to
Road Town.

Certainly not 10 or 14 days worth of stops, but some ideas.

Bryan wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
...

An old friend sent me an e-mail yesterday inviting me down to the British
Virgin Islands for some sun & fun.
Since the wife finishes working on the 25th I might just take advantage of
this offer. Of course I'd have to live on a sailboat for the 10-14 days
I'm down there.
Anybody have any 'must see' sights to go to for a first time tourist?
Otherwise I'm at my buddy's mercy.
The wife isn't keen on this type of adventure...so she'll stay home & look
after my mom. My oldest sister is planning a European vacation in the
next couple of years and 'the boss' would rather do that.
Good God! Only married 31 years and taking separate vacations already.


BVI Flotilla Itinerary (taken from Moorings website)

Arrival
Start in Road Town.

Day 1
Set a course for Marina Cay, enjoying a spectacular sail up the Sir Francis
Drake Channel. Pick up a mooring and head ashore.

Day 2
Today, your destination is the famous Bitter End Yacht Club. Enjoy the
fish/shark/turtle pool and explore the beautifully landscaped grounds.

Day 3
The Forbidden Paradise calls and an unforgettable day begins with a sail to
Anegada. A destination few BVI sailors ever see and most charter companies
place off limits to charterers.

Day 4
Sail to Jost Van Dyke. Here you'll find sea turtles and colorful fish, an
inner reef with coral gardens and great hiking.

Day 5
A short sail leads across to Tortola and the picture-perfect half moon
anchorage of Cane Garden Bay. The soothing palm and coconut trees give way
to an exciting nightlife scene.

Day 6
Race to Norman Island. Pick up a mooring then dinghy to the old caves where
Blackbeard is said to have buried his treasure.

Final Morning
One last invigorating beam reach across Sir Francis Drake Channel back to
Road Town.

Certainly not 10 or 14 days worth of stops, but some ideas.


Thanks Bryan...
somewhere I have a cruising Guide to the BVI that I ordered when my last
chance to go down called. I'm gonna have to dig that out.