Getting to Tortola from JFK airport in New York was a big challenge. Originally we suppose to fly from JFK to San Juan, 3 hours fly and then from San Juan to Tortola Island in British Virgin Island, total 8 hours.
That changed as a result of snow in New York City which starts at midnight the same day of our trip. How unlucky you can get????????? Usually there is a little snow in New York City or not. It hasn’t been this much snow in New York City almost 4 years.
After seating 5 hours in runaway finally our flight canceled and we had to fly out to Miami airport and then to San Juan and finally to Tortola.
We had to sleep in Maiami airport in the floor, no room provided and it was too expensive for us to get one. So we slept in the floor. The next day when we were checking our bag noticed there is bug line to go to Cuba. I had no idea there is flight from US to Cuba. I thought I heard wrong and asked twice but seems I heard fine.
Anyway, it took us almost 32 hours to get to Torotola. Finally we were there, sunny with blue sky.
It was a beautiful day to be there. From San Juan to Tortola is almost 45 minutes fly and you can see beautiful islands while you are flying. In the sky I was trying to see where our airport is and where in the earth we are going to land. To my surprise we landed in little tiny runway.
British Virgin Islands or B.V.I is in Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Torotola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Cooper, Peter, Ginger and Round Rock Islands.
The capital of BVI is Tortola Island, the official language is English and currency is US dollar. The population is 21,730 and the main industries Tourism, Yacht Charters & Offshore Financial Services. The status/affiliation is British Dependent Territory and head of the state is Queen Elizabeth II.
First stop at Torotola Island, meeting with other people in the boat, getting settled and taking shower in the dock. It was a long trip to get here, Pete and I both exhausted from long hours in airport. Our boat’s name is No Grief, soon find out that the boat is everything but NOT grief. The boat has 5 cabins, each included with bed, closet, shower and bathroom, small but clean.
We have a dinning room which includes stove, fridge, refrigerator, dining table and seating area.
After one hour sailing in the ocean I felt nausea and my sea sick start. Turns out that I need to take Dramamine all the time or I am tossed.
First stop is Peter Island. I was the first person to leave the boast since I was sick the most. So we were there just on time to see the sunset, seating in the beach and dining with other friends. I ate Mahi-Mahi which was excellent grilled fish from the same region.
Second stop Virgin Gorda Spanish town
Third night Bitter End in Virgin Gorda
Bitter End Yacht Club is the Caribbean's premiere luxury water sports resort. Located on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands , Bitter End is uniquely situated along a mile of lush gardens and beaches fronting the protected waters of the North Sound.
Known for its casually elegant atmosphere, secluded accommodations with spectacular views and robust activity programs, Bitter End is a safe island retreat where sailing, snorkeling, swimming and relaxation are a way of life.
Fourth and fifth nights, visiting Anegada Island. Lobster dinner and meeting all people in the group, next day exploring the island with motor bike, snorkeling during the day, fish for dinner in the boat.
I never snorkeled before so it was challenging to learn how to breath while swimming and your face is in the water. It turns out that is very fun indeed but you should learn not to panic when the water comes in your breathing system. I never did so I was sacred but it was really fun.
This is the only major coral island within the British Virgin Islands. Anegada features fabulous beaches, an immense barrier reef, salt ponds, flamingos, rock iguanas, spectacular sunsets, and great lobster dinners! Known as the "drowned island", Anegada's highest elevation is only 28' above sea level.
This Island can be divided into 6 different sections
Anchorage
Beaches
Salt ponds
The settlements
The outback
Anegada Reef
Sixth night Virgin Gorda, Spanish town. Dine on the top of the hill, spectacular view and drink in Café. Piano bar
Seventh night, back to the FootLoose dock in Tortola, swimming in the pool, relaxing and enjoying the land specially for me being tired of sea sick. Oh we should pack now.
That changed as a result of snow in New York City which starts at midnight the same day of our trip. How unlucky you can get????????? Usually there is a little snow in New York City or not. It hasn’t been this much snow in New York City almost 4 years.
After seating 5 hours in runaway finally our flight canceled and we had to fly out to Miami airport and then to San Juan and finally to Tortola.
We had to sleep in Maiami airport in the floor, no room provided and it was too expensive for us to get one. So we slept in the floor. The next day when we were checking our bag noticed there is bug line to go to Cuba. I had no idea there is flight from US to Cuba. I thought I heard wrong and asked twice but seems I heard fine.
Anyway, it took us almost 32 hours to get to Torotola. Finally we were there, sunny with blue sky.
It was a beautiful day to be there. From San Juan to Tortola is almost 45 minutes fly and you can see beautiful islands while you are flying. In the sky I was trying to see where our airport is and where in the earth we are going to land. To my surprise we landed in little tiny runway.
British Virgin Islands or B.V.I is in Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Torotola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Cooper, Peter, Ginger and Round Rock Islands.
The capital of BVI is Tortola Island, the official language is English and currency is US dollar. The population is 21,730 and the main industries Tourism, Yacht Charters & Offshore Financial Services. The status/affiliation is British Dependent Territory and head of the state is Queen Elizabeth II.
First stop at Torotola Island, meeting with other people in the boat, getting settled and taking shower in the dock. It was a long trip to get here, Pete and I both exhausted from long hours in airport. Our boat’s name is No Grief, soon find out that the boat is everything but NOT grief. The boat has 5 cabins, each included with bed, closet, shower and bathroom, small but clean.
We have a dinning room which includes stove, fridge, refrigerator, dining table and seating area.
After one hour sailing in the ocean I felt nausea and my sea sick start. Turns out that I need to take Dramamine all the time or I am tossed.
First stop is Peter Island. I was the first person to leave the boast since I was sick the most. So we were there just on time to see the sunset, seating in the beach and dining with other friends. I ate Mahi-Mahi which was excellent grilled fish from the same region.
Second stop Virgin Gorda Spanish town
Third night Bitter End in Virgin Gorda
Bitter End Yacht Club is the Caribbean's premiere luxury water sports resort. Located on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands , Bitter End is uniquely situated along a mile of lush gardens and beaches fronting the protected waters of the North Sound.
Known for its casually elegant atmosphere, secluded accommodations with spectacular views and robust activity programs, Bitter End is a safe island retreat where sailing, snorkeling, swimming and relaxation are a way of life.
Fourth and fifth nights, visiting Anegada Island. Lobster dinner and meeting all people in the group, next day exploring the island with motor bike, snorkeling during the day, fish for dinner in the boat.
I never snorkeled before so it was challenging to learn how to breath while swimming and your face is in the water. It turns out that is very fun indeed but you should learn not to panic when the water comes in your breathing system. I never did so I was sacred but it was really fun.
This is the only major coral island within the British Virgin Islands. Anegada features fabulous beaches, an immense barrier reef, salt ponds, flamingos, rock iguanas, spectacular sunsets, and great lobster dinners! Known as the "drowned island", Anegada's highest elevation is only 28' above sea level.
This Island can be divided into 6 different sections
Anchorage
Beaches
Salt ponds
The settlements
The outback
Anegada Reef
Sixth night Virgin Gorda, Spanish town. Dine on the top of the hill, spectacular view and drink in Café. Piano bar
Seventh night, back to the FootLoose dock in Tortola, swimming in the pool, relaxing and enjoying the land specially for me being tired of sea sick. Oh we should pack now.
