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Five Reasons To Spend Christmas Cruising in the BVI

What are you doing next Christmas? Here are some great ideas from the Moorings about how to spend the holiday away from all the stress and bustle at home by cruising in the British Virgin Islands: ‘Tis the season – the season for planning a fun-in-the-sun Christmas vacation in the British Virgin Islands! This is your chance to swap snow for sun and slippers for swimsuits in the cold of winter. Too often, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season takes its toll. During the month of December, time gets away, stress runs high, and energy hangs low. To…

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For a Dream Vacation, Spend Seven Days on a Charter in the BVI. Here’s a Day-by-Day Itinerary of What You Can Find There from MarineMax Vacations

With over 60 lush and beautiful islands to discover, it’s no surprise that the British Virgin Islands are known as “Nature’s Little Secret.” Consequently, your itinerary can be as adventurous or relaxing as you wish and can easily be adjusted if another island “floats your boat,” shall we say. From boat recommendations to questions about passports, currency, crews, customs and charts, we are here to make planning the perfect BVI vacation as easy as possible. If you need more information about the topics listed here – or anything else – please contact us. Day 1 Arrive in the British Virgin…

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It’s “One Tough Year” As The BVI Struggles To Return to Normal

Here’s a solid story from The New York Times about how the British Virgin Islands are struggling to recover, one year later, from last fall’s devastating hurricanes. “A year later,” The Times reports, “the greenery is back, but Tortola’s lush hills are still pocked with houses wreaked by Hurricane Irma’s 178-mph winds. Some are neglected vacation homes…Others were abandoned by residents who fled the island. But many are the homes of those who have struggled to rebuild.” The BVI suffered  more than $3.6 billion in damages, four times its gross domestic product, in the two hurricanes last fall. It was one of…

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Some of the World’s Best Beach Bars Are Back in Business in the BVI

First things first. Sure, we all know that cruising in the British Virgin Islands is one of the great pleasures available to mankind. The water’s gorgeous, the navigation’s easy, and you could spend night after night anchored off a different island or cove for a very long time. But let’s get to the serious stuff: The beach bars. At the end of the day (literally), the beach bars in the BVI (and many other places) offer a welcoming conclusion to hours spent on the water; they’re destinations in their own right, and they often can provide the more memorable moments…

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For a Real Charter Vacation, Try a Luxurious Crewed Cat from MarineMax in the BVI

What could be better than a charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands, with some of the most beautiful, and boater-friendly, cruising grounds in the world? Well, how about a crewed charter vacation in the BVI, where someone else does the driving, the planning, the cooking and the cleaning up? Sounds good? Take a look at the MarineMax Vacations crewed charters now located at Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, next to Tortola. They’ll move to their new permanent location at Nanny Cay in the fall, once construction is finished there. The rebuilt Nanny Cay, on the south side of…

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Irma Clobbers Tortola and BVI. Decimates Charter Fleets. See Videos and Pictures

Hurricane Irma demolished marinas and decimated charter fleets as it pounded Tortola and the British Virgin Islands. The storm damaged the Bitter End Yacht Club, badly damaged Leverick Bay and destroyed many boats in Nanny Cay. It absolutely destroyed Paraquita Bay on the south side of Tortola (pictured above), a hurricane hole where many charter companies had boats. Sir Richard Branson’s luxury estate on Necker Island was completely destroyed, according to his son, but no people were injured. And there’s no word yet from the outlying island of Anegada, where the storm surge was 16 feet. Here’s a complete story…

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Insider’s Guide to the Best of the BVI. Keep This List!

Like many cruising people, I’ve been to the British Virgin Islands many times, and I think I know my way around. Well, turns out I was just getting started. I found plenty of new places on this insider’s guide to the best of the BVI from someone who grew up and still lives there, and I can’t wait to go back to try some of them out. Here, for example, you’ll find the best anchorage, the best beach, the best watersports, the best snorkeling (at The Indians, pictured above), the best hidden gem, the best hiking trails, and the best-kept…

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Best Spots for Water Sports in the BVI: From Kite Surfing to Scuba Diving

Wondering what to do in the British Virgin Islands? Personally, I’d recommend a little cruising (in some of the easiest, most beautiful cruising grounds on the planet), some swimming, some walking on pristine white sand beaches, and some coffee in the morning and a glass of wine (or rum punch, etc.) in the evening to keep a smile in your face. But if you want to be a bit more active (like former President Obama kite surfing, pictured above), there’s plenty to keep you busy. From those in the know, here are some of the best places to take in…

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