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Newbie First trip to Tortola #58144
06/14/2015 12:51 PM
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North Lincolnshire, England
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Hi. Can't wait for my first trip to the BVI. Will be land based in Tortola but hoping to get some days on the water.

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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: hammock] #58145
06/14/2015 01:31 PM
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You will love it!! sage mountain hike is a nice excursion. Cane Garden Bay. Often overlooked but trellis bay by the airport is also a nice stoll. Aragorn's studio has many lovely handmade items. Sunday brunch at Tamarind club is also a great way to spend a day.


Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth.
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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: toast] #58146
06/14/2015 01:56 PM
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Don't miss Brewer's Bay either! You should have no problem finding some day trips on the water! Enjoy! You will be hooked like the rest of us....<img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: Winterstale] #58147
06/14/2015 02:08 PM
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Be sure to get a ferry from Sopers Hole to Jost VD.
Make your way to White Bay. Worth the effort.

Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: letsgosailing] #58148
06/14/2015 02:13 PM
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Be sure to get a ferry from Sopers Hole to Jost VD.
Make your way to White Bay. Worth the effort.


A day trip to Anegada wouldn't be too bad either <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />


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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: hammock] #58149
06/14/2015 07:22 PM
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We love Tortola, our favorite beach on Tortola is smugglers. A perfect day includes getting a deli sandwich at the market in sopers and take that and a cooler with beer and water and hang at smugglers for the day. Then top it off with great music in Cane Garden Bay and dinner.

Dave

Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: ContactL] #58150
06/15/2015 02:40 AM
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Thank you for your suggestions. I am compiling my trip wish list and will add these.


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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: hammock] #58151
06/15/2015 04:31 PM
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I love Tortola, and would gladly spend a land-based vacation there. But to truly understand why we all keep coming back over and over again (14 times for me), you will want to experience the other islands -- JVD, Norman, Virgin Gorda, Cooper, the Baths, the Caves, the Indians, Marina Cay (read "Two on the Isle" by Robb White if you can before you go). Spend a day with a knowledgeable taxi driver (get a quote first) and see it from a local perspective. Have fun and report back!


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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: 2forBVI] #58152
06/18/2015 03:10 PM
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Thanks. Some useful ideas. Need to find the book. Seems hard to get!Have read Pamela Acheson book.


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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: hammock] #58153
06/18/2015 03:31 PM
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You might check out my BVI book on Smashwords" Manpot's Tales of the Tropics"..chapter and half is free online! Also for sale in Myett's ( sponsor here) gift shop..Book two on its way!

Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: Manpot] #58154
06/22/2015 09:36 AM
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Hello Manpot.
Just got the book. You will be pleased to know that my customer experience in getting it (Amazon) was good. looking forward to a few quality hours reading it.


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Re: Newbie First trip to Tortola [Re: hammock] #58155
06/22/2015 02:36 PM
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Great news...thanks so much..hope we meet so I can buy you a cold one!


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