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Re: Seeking basic advice from seasoned BVI Vets!
[Re: Richard S]
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09/06/2018 09:49 AM
09/06/2018 09:49 AM
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RatmansWife
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January is sort of mid season. Christmas and New Years are high season, not because of conditions but because kids are out of school and working folks can take a longer trip using fewer vacation days. There are fewer visitors in January, then things ramp up in February, through April. That, and the fact that the islands are still in recovery mode, means things are not over-run in January. Of course some resorts have not yet re-opened, so the remaining ones may be busier than they would otherwise have been.
The Christmas winds may still be blowing in January, which makes some anchorages more comfortable than others. Your captain should know the best ones. You might want to look at the Bee Line on Little Jost, Guana, Leverick and Anegada, for starters.
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Re: Seeking basic advice from seasoned BVI Vets!
[Re: RatmansWife]
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09/06/2018 12:29 PM
09/06/2018 12:29 PM
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Agree with Ratman's wife - you're sailing so you have the whole sea to yourself - just make sure you moor by about 3 pm and get out and explore the islands - Tortola, jost, Virgin gorda and Anegada are probably be where you will find the restaurants and bars you'll want to stop at - we've never found them to be overly busy that you can't get in no matter what dates you are doing - the only caveat to that is try not to be at the baths when there is a cruise ship in port in Tortola - cheers Brian
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Re: Seeking basic advice from seasoned BVI Vets!
[Re: charlie]
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09/06/2018 02:00 PM
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JasonHelmbrecht
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There is a food tax on restaurants that are part of a hotel.. I've never heard of that before. Do you know any place that charges that tax and how much is it? Technically, Cow Wreck could charge tax on food if that the case because they have rental property and file the same "Monthly Hotel Accommodation" taxes that I do. Please don't tell Belle!
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Re: Seeking basic advice from seasoned BVI Vets!
[Re: charlie]
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09/07/2018 08:05 AM
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The only hotel we stay at, and not often, is Maria's by the Sea, and we do have a meal or three at their restaurant. I forget what the tax rate is but it is less than the amount of a tip that a naïve newbie might be charged at some restaurant only location. For years we bareboated and now, age wise, we stay at Guavaberry Spring Bay on Virgin Gorda and the restaurants we frequent do not try to charge a tax. I got the info about the hotel/restaurant tax from posts here on TTOL many years ago, and it was confirmed by asking someone from BVI Tourism and hotel and restaurant personnel. And rum is still cheaper than milk... I have never heard of this "tax" in 28 years of visiting the BVI. I hope you didn't add a tip in addition. Oh yeah, you can trust BVI govt officials to tell you the truth.......
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