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Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/16/2015 12:05 PM
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We use to look forward to the sunsets in CGB and dinner at Myetts. But on a recent visit we were disappointed with Rymers. In our opinion, CGB is catering to the cruise passengers by putting out beach umbrellas and lounge chairs while ignoring exposed nails, missing boards and lighting on the dingy dock.
Tim
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
[Re: tjkunes]
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07/16/2015 12:37 PM
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I do not disagree with you but suspect the dinghy dock is not owned by the business's. While it would be in their best interest to keep the dock in good condition I doubt they are willing to spend money on it.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
[Re: sail2wind]
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07/16/2015 07:21 PM
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It is one of the only places that has consistent music this time of year. We are planning to stop and see Mal and Candace and get a little caribbean/calypso groove on.
Rita It is better to be happy than it is to be right
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/16/2015 07:50 PM
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Rhymers has been providing chairs and umbrella's since the 70's, way before anyone else did. And there were no cruise ships then.
My foot fits right into my shoe and my shoe will fit right into your...
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
[Re: Manpot]
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07/16/2015 08:33 PM
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I love it . ..especially the music. If crowds are not your thing I suppose one could always check the cruise ship schedule and avoid it on those days..I usually just take my chances. Our decision on when to go is usually based on swell.
....re the dock..a little caution is certainly warrented , but .part of the reason I love BVI so much is the imperfection .....
Kim
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
[Re: Winterstale]
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07/16/2015 09:35 PM
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I absolutely LOVE CGB and we always stay there a few days prior to our charter. Gotta take the bad with the good but the good is good enough for us.
It's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/17/2015 12:05 AM
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Spent a week on CGB recently - had a great time - Elm rocked even without the Elm Tones -Malcolm's posts will fill you in on the great steel pan alternative! Had fun at the Paradise too! Really - beer pong on CGB - have to say that was a first! However, they serve up awesome pizzas - Myett's had some great entertainment - Rymer's breakfast was brill as always - wi fi there is free and easy to hook up to. Missed having Quito to dance to but hopefully that is a temporary situation! Tony's (Stanleys) still serving up great food, drinks, love the beach bar! All in all…no complaints!!! Love me some CGB!!!
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
[Re: warren460]
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07/17/2015 10:45 AM
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I've never been there. Tried once and it was too rolly...the surf was up-I didn't even know there was a beach as it was under water. Just have never made it back....some day!
Kirk in Maryland
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/18/2015 02:10 PM
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I am with you Linda....Am so missing it right now, has been too long.....college tuition has really put a damper in my expendable pocket <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />
Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth. Diane
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/18/2015 02:43 PM
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this article is what inspired our first trip to the BVI. Especially this quote: "Cane Garden Bay. It is a crescent-shaped harbor that is home to several nice beach bars, restaurants and a few choices of accommodations. This is the Cane Garden Bay that Jimmy Buffett sings about in Manana. Find time to catch entertainer Quito Rymer at Quito's Gazebo. He is the island's best-known entertainer and plays original acoustic and reggae songs." Yes, things have changed since 2004 but I cannot imagine a trip to Tortola without several visits to CGB!!
Debbie
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/18/2015 03:38 PM
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/19/2015 11:39 AM
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RickinAtlanta said: I saw an article in Caribbean Travel & Life in 2001 after our booked Italian Cruise for my 50th was cancelled due to 9/11. The article had a picture along CGB with people standing in waist deep water hoisting a cold one. I told Belinda, "This place looks like something we'd like. Let's try it!" We've gone to the BVI's every year since. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> That is a great story....
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/19/2015 05:56 PM
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All this CGB talk is killing me. It has been my favorite since 1989 when I first met Quito. February can't come soon enough.
Norma
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/20/2015 11:14 AM
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Wishing I was gonna see you this year Norma but we are down in March <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
Kim
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/20/2015 11:50 AM
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Everything changes over time, nothing ever stays the same. As I always say....the Good Ole Days start today.
It's not what you've got, it's what you give, it's not the life you choose, it's the life you live.
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/20/2015 01:44 PM
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Quito's dance floor is just not the same without you, Kim. Not tomention the IRS. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" />
Norma
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Re: Cane Garden Bay disappoints
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07/20/2015 05:25 PM
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SoakInSaltwater said: Quito's dance floor is just not the same without you, Kim. Not tomention the IRS. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Groovin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
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