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Re: Beach updates [Re: Manpot] #177416
12/07/2018 07:07 PM
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Memphis, BVI, CT
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Brandywine was full today - of goats. Two large herds. Not a single human. To think of it, I have never seen a person using that beach. And Malcolm, you are right about the pre cruise ship days - so much better. We ignore them. I am happy to help most other visitors.

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Re: Beach updates [Re: RatmansWife] #177429
12/07/2018 10:39 PM
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Are you sure they weren't cruisers? LOL

Re: Beach updates [Re: Manpot] #177434
12/07/2018 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Manpot
Some of us remember the halcyon days when no cruise ships came to Tortola and the local refrain was" We dont want to become St Thomas"..how times have changed.

I too remember those wonderful days. In fact the Flying Cloud was considered an outrageous intrusion. (We yachties called her the "Frying Crowd"). And I remember the first public forum in Road Town regarding the introduction of cruise ships to the BVI. It was well attended by locals and expats - most of whom objected to the idea. And I'll never forget Cyril Romney's (10% Cyril) words: "Like it or not, people, this is going to happen!"

Re: Beach updates [Re: crmoores] #177465
12/08/2018 01:38 PM
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From Travel Agent Central today -

“The territory expects over 200 port calls and 400,000 passengers in the 2018/2019 season.”

UGH...


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Re: Beach updates [Re: crmoores] #178099
12/15/2018 03:57 PM
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Can anyone go to Long Bay beach now? (not on a cruise ship tour?)


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Re: Beach updates [Re: KayMike] #178100
12/15/2018 04:22 PM
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Which Long Bay are you referring to?

Re: Beach updates [Re: crmoores] #179756
01/06/2019 11:25 AM
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I’m reading the Long Bay Beach Club was sold to a buyer in CA and is re-opening as it was with the main reception areas, pool, etc. before the downsize.
Any status updates? Is the beach useable (read that was being cleaned up last Oct)? How about the Tropical Fusion or anothe spot for drinks and restrooms?
Thanks!


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Re: Beach updates [Re: crmoores] #180531
01/12/2019 07:01 PM
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Is Nicole’s serving food yet in Brewers Bay?


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Re: Beach updates [Re: crmoores] #180601
01/13/2019 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by crmoores
Is Nicole’s serving food yet in Brewers Bay?

Not yet.


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Re: Beach updates [Re: crmoores] #180720
01/15/2019 03:13 AM
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Thanks.

Just saw this posted about Long Bay, Beef by a cruiser, they were on their own and not on a cruise ship excursion -

“It has amenities (toilet, clean water, food, drinks, chair lounges and umbrellas for rent)...and it’s quiet!”

Won’t be quiet any longer, what a shame...


"Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.”
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