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Tortola, B.V.I.
Home of fabled Pusser's Rum, and perhaps the busiest
sailboat charter center in the Caribbean, Tortola has easily
continued to keep its calm and steady image intact. Locals
here claim this island is the way the Carib ought to be; laid
back, slow-paced, happy.
Tortola is one island where luxury resorts can be counted
on one hand, and perhaps not even that. The BVIs have
escaped the rampant development of some U.S. Virgins;
along with the over-population, traffic jams, crime, some
say, that come with urban congestion.
If it is outlandish to consider this in an island group that
totals only a few thousand people and fewer cars, you do
notice the difference the moment you step off the broad-
shouldered ferry from St. Thomas.
Suddenly there is a quietude, serenity, an unspoiled air.
The clock has turned itself back to the Caribbean of
perhaps 20-30 years ago. Still, handsome resorts make
your stay pleasant.
For years venerable Prospect Reef presented a model of
old-school charm, paddle fans, mosquito nets swaddling
four-poster beds. Today many resorts offer modern
conveniences. Catchy names – Paradise Suites, Jolly
Roger, Hummingbird, Indigo, Nanny Garden Bay, dozens
more. Bright cottages, townhouse style, manicured
grounds, health clubs, pools, free shuttles into Road Town,
the capital (on “island time”).
There, the city boasts shops, art galleries, paced slow
and easy, sans frenzied hordes of cruise passengers. A few
glitzy shoppes offer $2,000 Tag Heuer or Souveraine diving
watches – tax free. Dress shoppes may thrill you with
modern designs; bargain keepsakes to take home.
Road Town’s major draw is Pusser’s Rum headquarters,
where a young, former California stock broker named
Chuck Tobias had the idea 20 years ago for a genuine ship’
s rum, and convinced the British Admiralty to back him up
on it. He tried Grenada, but settled on Tortola to market the
most famous of Merrie Olde England’s major grogs. Its HQ
is a fun/bar/restaurant/knick-knack store, souvenir prices at
theme-park scale.
Road Town is main operation of The Moorings Yacht
Charter service, with about 100 sailing yachts, all sizes
which can be rented “bare boat” or with captain/crew. It's
a wonderful way to experience all the islands -- stopping
off to special Sunday afternoon partying at Virgin Gorda,
over-nighting at The Bitter End Yacht Club, lollygagging at
Jost Van Dyke, or Peter Island's upscale visitors and
flamboyant residences, or slipping by Anagada's mysterious
aura and treacherous, 3-foot deep reefs.
There's also a hotel at The Moorings for those on the
way in or out; a majority are there to sail, most don’t stay
long, either incoming or outgoing.
Up to 250 yachts are featured at Tortola's Charter
Yacht Show in November, just after the St.Thomas event.
Nearby, dozens of under and above water attractions
await.
The famous “Baths” at Virgin Gorda, Norman Island
caves – some say were the model for Robert Louis
Stevenson’s Treasure Island – the wreck of the Rhone
attracts divers from all over the planet, near Dead Man's
Chest and Cooper Island, then Salt Island, Necker, George
Dog, Great Dog, Prickly Pear, perhaps 50 more.
Other spectacular adventures: sailing vacations on craft
such as “Cuan Law,” a luxurious 105-ft. tri-maran with
fully air conditioned 10 staterooms, TV and VCR lounge,
plus all the water toys you can imagine. Plus, a professional
chef. (www.cuanlaw.com).
Yachts range 50-72 ft. for one to four couples, gourmet
dining and drinks included; or drive your own; write your
own ticket.
Tortola is a former volcano, as most Carib isles are, so
you can go straight up to the peak-spine at the top, at 1,780
ft., and down the other side.
Don’t miss Soper’s Hole, at West end, one of the most
attractive settings in the South Seas. A great harbor full of
itinerant sailors, a Pusser’s Rum tropical store, Frenchman’
s Cay Resort, cute shops dripping with Caribbean ambiance.
Cane Garden Bay a bit farther, a northwest end, sleepy
village of a few hundred, to pause for an adult beverage,
lunch, dinner, on the palm-fringed beach.
On Beef Island, the airport, Trellis Bay flaunts a breezy
beach, loved by board sailors. Rent one, take your best
splash.
There’s more: boutiques, handcrafted silver & gold,
gourmet wines. But the best thing about lovely Tortola is:
A wonderful island to sail, or just relax, island style.
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sailboat charter center in the Caribbean, Tortola has easily
continued to keep its calm and steady image intact. Locals
here claim this island is the way the Carib ought to be; laid
back, slow-paced, happy.
Tortola is one island where luxury resorts can be counted
on one hand, and perhaps not even that. The BVIs have
escaped the rampant development of some U.S. Virgins;
along with the over-population, traffic jams, crime, some
say, that come with urban congestion.
If it is outlandish to consider this in an island group that
totals only a few thousand people and fewer cars, you do
notice the difference the moment you step off the broad-
shouldered ferry from St. Thomas.
Suddenly there is a quietude, serenity, an unspoiled air.
The clock has turned itself back to the Caribbean of
perhaps 20-30 years ago. Still, handsome resorts make
your stay pleasant.
For years venerable Prospect Reef presented a model of
old-school charm, paddle fans, mosquito nets swaddling
four-poster beds. Today many resorts offer modern
conveniences. Catchy names – Paradise Suites, Jolly
Roger, Hummingbird, Indigo, Nanny Garden Bay, dozens
more. Bright cottages, townhouse style, manicured
grounds, health clubs, pools, free shuttles into Road Town,
the capital (on “island time”).
There, the city boasts shops, art galleries, paced slow
and easy, sans frenzied hordes of cruise passengers. A few
glitzy shoppes offer $2,000 Tag Heuer or Souveraine diving
watches – tax free. Dress shoppes may thrill you with
modern designs; bargain keepsakes to take home.
Road Town’s major draw is Pusser’s Rum headquarters,
where a young, former California stock broker named
Chuck Tobias had the idea 20 years ago for a genuine ship’
s rum, and convinced the British Admiralty to back him up
on it. He tried Grenada, but settled on Tortola to market the
most famous of Merrie Olde England’s major grogs. Its HQ
is a fun/bar/restaurant/knick-knack store, souvenir prices at
theme-park scale.
Road Town is main operation of The Moorings Yacht
Charter service, with about 100 sailing yachts, all sizes
which can be rented “bare boat” or with captain/crew. It's
a wonderful way to experience all the islands -- stopping
off to special Sunday afternoon partying at Virgin Gorda,
over-nighting at The Bitter End Yacht Club, lollygagging at
Jost Van Dyke, or Peter Island's upscale visitors and
flamboyant residences, or slipping by Anagada's mysterious
aura and treacherous, 3-foot deep reefs.
There's also a hotel at The Moorings for those on the
way in or out; a majority are there to sail, most don’t stay
long, either incoming or outgoing.
Up to 250 yachts are featured at Tortola's Charter
Yacht Show in November, just after the St.Thomas event.
Nearby, dozens of under and above water attractions
await.
The famous “Baths” at Virgin Gorda, Norman Island
caves – some say were the model for Robert Louis
Stevenson’s Treasure Island – the wreck of the Rhone
attracts divers from all over the planet, near Dead Man's
Chest and Cooper Island, then Salt Island, Necker, George
Dog, Great Dog, Prickly Pear, perhaps 50 more.
Other spectacular adventures: sailing vacations on craft
such as “Cuan Law,” a luxurious 105-ft. tri-maran with
fully air conditioned 10 staterooms, TV and VCR lounge,
plus all the water toys you can imagine. Plus, a professional
chef. (www.cuanlaw.com).
Yachts range 50-72 ft. for one to four couples, gourmet
dining and drinks included; or drive your own; write your
own ticket.
Tortola is a former volcano, as most Carib isles are, so
you can go straight up to the peak-spine at the top, at 1,780
ft., and down the other side.
Don’t miss Soper’s Hole, at West end, one of the most
attractive settings in the South Seas. A great harbor full of
itinerant sailors, a Pusser’s Rum tropical store, Frenchman’
s Cay Resort, cute shops dripping with Caribbean ambiance.
Cane Garden Bay a bit farther, a northwest end, sleepy
village of a few hundred, to pause for an adult beverage,
lunch, dinner, on the palm-fringed beach.
On Beef Island, the airport, Trellis Bay flaunts a breezy
beach, loved by board sailors. Rent one, take your best
splash.
There’s more: boutiques, handcrafted silver & gold,
gourmet wines. But the best thing about lovely Tortola is:
A wonderful island to sail, or just relax, island style.
####
For More, Link to:
http://www.bvitourism.com/
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