The British Virgin Islands is an archipelago surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and despite such close proximity to water, many people have a fear of swimming or venturing too far out at sea. However, two individuals Tom and Barbara Gerker saw there was a problem with children and how they managed the sea and decided […]
When you hear the words’ Apple Bay’, do you think of apple orchards? Do you find yourself wanting to relax against the trunk of a tree with a good book? Do you see yourself lying on a picnic blanket, taking a nap in a cool breeze? What if you could have BOTH? Well, here’s your […]
The annual Anegada Lobster Festival is a culinary celebration for the Caribbean spiny lobster. This two-day event attracts hundreds of patrons to the 14-square mile island who feast on one of the most prized delicacies of the Virgin Islands seas. Its scrumptious food served with exciting activities, paired with riveting entertainment, drizzled with fabulous fashion […]
The British Virgin Islands is known as the ‘Sailing Capital of the World’ and for good reason. The archipelago of about sixty islands, islets and cays provides sheltered waters smack bang in the middle of the trade wind belt. Easterly winds are relatively constant and blow between 10 and 25 knots ninety per cent of […]
Passionate about providing gold standard services. Take the guessing out of planning your next vacation to the British Virgin Islands with a personalised curated package by Golden Journey Concierge Services. Sitting in the captains seat of this five star customer focused business is CEO Gia Fraser, who goes above and beyond to meet and exceeds […]
Tropical Storm Earl hinders participation but could not stop the inaugural two-tournament series. Team Mon Chari, fishing aboard a Louisiana-based 68-foot American Custom Yacht, led by owner Damon Chouest with Capt. Matt Coppoletta and teammates Dustin Pinckney, Davon Laurent and Jorge Moore, has been fishing the North Drop for many years. Their experience and teamwork […]
Ten things to know about the world’s most important trees. 1. Mangroves are the only tree on Earth that grows in salt water. Some others, like the cypress in North America, grow in a mix of sea and fresh (brackish) water, but only mangroves have evolved to process salt water and thereby make ocean shorelines […]
They are often referred to as “Nature’s Little Secrets” but the British Virgin Islands – Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada (to name a few of the bigger islands) – have been no secret to mariners and yachting enthusiasts for decades as this spectacular little archipelago in the Northeast Caribbean Sea boasts some of […]