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VG Itinerary options...
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09/21/2016 08:59 AM
09/21/2016 08:59 AM
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IslandGator
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I will be land-based at Leverick from 1/15-1/21 and would like suggestions for your "must dos" for the week. This is my 3rd trip to BVI and my gals 1st. She is all about snorkeling and turtles. I will have a car rental for the week and we are wide open...
~Eric
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Re: VG Itinerary options...
[Re: bagsarepacked]
#108056
09/21/2016 10:06 AM
09/21/2016 10:06 AM
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Breeze
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What a great place to be based for a week !
Leverick Bay can set you up with car rental, and I do believe LB Water Sport can rent you a dinghy for water exploration, too. There is " ferry service" in and around North Sound so you'll be able to get around even if you don't choose to rent a dinghy.
The Crawl is a snorkler's paradise just toward Spanishtown from the Baths. It is a good swim from shore, worse in surf/swell/wind, so take that into consideration before you get your heart set on it.
You can check out the snorkeling from Prickly Pear.
Ask whether the glass bottom boat tours are still available, as well as the possibility of a tour of Necker Island.
In the past it has been allowed to dinghy over to Mosquito Island and snorkel the small reef off Honeymoon Beach. Check with the folks at Leverick before you attempt that one.
Ditto, check with Leverick-- about whether you can dinghy into the landing at Biras Creek and walk out to Deep Bay. The beach there is very nice, sheltered, although I've never heard the snorkeling is excellent, it might be a " glad we went and saw a bit of heaven."
Savannah Bay and Spring Bay, definitely. The food at Leverick is completely awesome, and " sand gravity" may convince you to stay close by, but Coco Maya, Top of the Baths, Hog Heaven are three " don't miss" eating adventures. Taxi service is available if you don't choose to rent a vehicle.
Take the " ferry" over to Saba and/or Bitter End. Ask about a dinghy rental for getting out into Eustacia Reef -- I'm guessing this could be your gal's Turtle prize. There is dinghy mooring, there may also be morning/afternoon trips scheduled from Bitter End.
Great dive shop at Leverick-- Dive BVI. By all means , check with them for excursions, I do believe they have an Anegada day trip in their offerings. That is a do-not-miss. Fair warning, Anegada can be downright addicting, even as a day trip. You won't be the first one caught in that spell, but you may also escape that affliction.
Sheesh, I'll shut up before I have you staying 2 weeks.
OOPS. Just saw in another thread that you ARE staying another week on boat charter.... LOLOL pretty sure you've got all the bases covered !
Last edited by Breeze; 09/21/2016 10:12 AM.
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Re: VG Itinerary options...
[Re: Breeze]
#108057
09/21/2016 10:13 AM
09/21/2016 10:13 AM
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Posts: 1,951 St. John, USVI
RickG
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Land-based, we love Spring Bay/Valley Trunk for a beach walk and swimming - snorkeling is just okay. Long Bay has our favorite snorkeling from land and is reasonably sheltered in a north swell. We enjoy a later afternoon visit to The Baths and Devils Bay. Rent a dinghy for the day at Leverick and hit some of the protected spots in North Sound.
Cheers, RickG
S/V Echoes, 2003 Beneteau 423 Grenada
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Re: VG Itinerary options...
[Re: IWIWSE]
#108060
09/27/2016 01:39 PM
09/27/2016 01:39 PM
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msdj69
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If you venture into Spanish Town, make a reservation at Chez Bamboo. It's a little pricey but the food is terrific.
Hog Heaven is obviously a given. Breakfast at the Top of the Baths before you go snorkeling is a must as well. Awesome views of Tortola.
Drive over to the copper mine to see the breathtaking vistas from the 'other' side of the island.
Take it slow. Enjoy Leverick and the North Sound. The ferries between BEYC, Saba, and Leverick run often. You know a couple secret spots at BEYC from our trips there. Go to happy hour at Saba. Show her the Tarpon feeding and take a nap on Donna's deck.
Most of all ... Enjoy your lady. You'll be in one of the most beautiful, romantic places in the world. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/dine.gif" alt="" />
Mike
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Re: VG Itinerary options...
[Re: TepeRacing]
#108062
09/27/2016 05:26 PM
09/27/2016 05:26 PM
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capndar
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Tepe wow that is exactly the opposite of what we always understood. Thanks
Capndar Masters 50 GT Sail/Power/Towing 3rd generation sailor
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Re: VG Itinerary options...
[Re: TepeRacing]
#108064
09/30/2016 03:28 PM
09/30/2016 03:28 PM
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msdj69
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Yea, that's a surprise to me as well and I've never heard that before. Hard to understand their stance on that one, if they stick to it. It seems they would want all the dinner and bar guests they could gt from the other resorts.
I suspect that's a short-lived policy and/or one that will be almost impossible to enforce.
Mike
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