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I've done the Bahamas in the winter, had a lot of bad weather, don't know if it's always like that, but it made for a miserable trip. BVI's probally better choice.
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Originally Posted by nkosi
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You can do any of those things or any combination thereof in the BVI. If you're not into sailing, the Moorings Yacht Charter Company also offeres powered Kats (37' and 47') that will get you around a lot faster and in great comfort. A few other companies like Virgin Traders also offer powered yachts. You could do a week on the water and then rent a nice house or villa for the other two weeks. I would recommend staying on Virgin Gorda for a great selection of villas, restaurants, and an amazingly quaint and friendly environment. There are several companies that rent small center consoles in the 21' - 30' range. You can also do day charters if that suits you better. With three weeks you will be able to do and see tons of stuff and visit all the islands Jos Van Dyke, Anegada, Tortola, Cooper, Norman, etc. Peter Island Resort, Bitter End Resort or Little Dix Bay are all really nice places to stay on the higher end. Scrub Island resort is also really nice and is now a Marriott Autograph property which is great if you are on their rewards programme. There is some good information on the BVI Tourist Board website...www.bvitourism.com...but feel free to contact me if you need any help or suggestions. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by Austin
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www.lubberslanding.com we have already hosted two forum members and they had a great time. Each cottage can be packaged with a center console boat to run around the islands. I'll also throw in a day out in the Pantera 28' touring the local beach bars. Let meknow if you have any questions.
I would highly recommend that area, even if you dont stay with them. We will be going back next year around this time again. |
We just got back from the BVI last week. 8 of us rented a 44 foot sail boat from SunSail out of Tortola and sailed around the islands listed above for 8 days. All I can say is it was one of the best vacations we have ever taken.
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Another vote for sailing in the BVI. Be sure to check Voyage Charters out of Sopers Hole on Tortola. We did a 50" cat in January and it was awesome. Of the five trips I have made, their boats have been the nicest.
The latest trip was a guys only trip to celebrate four of us turning 50. We kept a blog all week http://www.bvi50.blogspot.com/ Be sure to click "older posts" at the bottom of the page to get to the second page. |
It seems that the weather in the BVI is more predictable in January. I don't have any interest in a sailboat, so we will probably do a trawler if we make the trip. For those that have done it, where do you moor at night? can you anchor or do you rent a mooring ball? How do you get onshore and back?
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36Tango- mooring balls are everywhere. I think Saba Rock has 18, and it looks like Bitter End (on the right in the photo below) has a few. There are endless protected coves where you could drop anchor- the place really is a boater's paradise. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7104/7...138f902a_b.jpg |
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Originally Posted by Austin
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What's up Bonz. The Apache is looking great!
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Does anybody know of any decent trawler rentals in Florida? We have discussed renting one for a shorter period some time this winter.
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Pulling this thread back up...
My wife's 50th is this November and we're planning a week vacation somewhere warm. Been looking at Hawaii but afraid my 1 week time off from work isn't enough. Thoughts on the islands closer to home this time of year. Austin's and Staniel Cay both look perfect for what we want to do but is the Bahamas far enough south the second week in November to be able to swim and enjoy the water? Thanks, Sidney |
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