We went last year for our first BVI trip from Oct. 9th to the 29th. The weather was great, and we only ran into a few showers...mostly of short duration...but I guess you never know with the weather...

A lot of the resorts and restaurants were just reopening for the season during the latter part of our trip, and we missed out on some of the fun ones early that everyone had recommended. Many were just getting things going and had limited service.

Although we much prefer and enjoyed the fact that the crowds were few and far between; had we not provisioned with plenty of food and adult beverages, it might have been a little tough had we wanted to eat and drink on shore for most meals during the early days of our trip (actually more the eating part than drinking...seemed everyone was willing to whip up a Bushwacker or Painkiller) Going later in the month is best IMO.

Also, keep in mind that lobster season isn't open until November 1st. You can get frozen lobster, but it just isn't the same. We're heading back this May and can't wait to consume mass quantities of fresh lobster!

Hope you have a great trip!