Caribbean Travel News: British Virgin Islands

WEST END YACHT CLUB 2011 REGATTA CALENDAR , Tortola, BVI

February 18 - 20: 33rd Annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean and 29th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta

March 4 - 7: 14th Annual Dark and Stormy Regatta

May 27 - 29: 37th Annual Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta

July 1 - 3: 20th Annual Firecracker 500 Race

October 28 - 30: 14th Annual Foxy's Cat Fight

December 2 - 3: Gustav Wilmerding 21st Annual Memorial Challenge

For more Caribbean sailing dates see our Caribbean Regattas page.

Posted by COL on January 31, 2011 7:28 AM | Link: WEST END YACHT CLUB 2011 REGATTA CALENDAR , Tortola, BVI

Anegada Villa Special

Dear previous guest at Lavenda Breeze, Anegada, BVI,

This has proved to be an odd year for bookings. Normally every week from January through December is accounted for. But somehow this summer got overlooked by our previous guests or newcomers. Is it "the economy"? Perhaps folks are vacationing closer to home.

To encourage you to give a return visit some thought, we are offering a very special "special" to you or to anyone you recommend who rents Lavenda Breeze between May 10th and August 12th, 2010. We are giving a 30% rate reduction during that time -- from $500 to $350 per night.

Anegada in these Spring and Summer months is particularly pleasant. The breezes still blow but not as strongly as in the winter. The water is warm. The island is quiet.

So perhaps this is a chance to take or make a quick "getaway" to Anegada for some great swimming, snorkeling, fishing, relaxing and the incomparable comforts of Lavenda Breeze.

Feel free to forward our link -- www.lavendabreeze.com -- to your friends and invite them to take advantage of this great offer, too.

Posted by COL on April 15, 2010 5:02 AM | Link: Anegada Villa Special

BVI Kite Jam starts today

Tortola, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (March 1, 2010) - BVI Kite Jam has finally arrived and is proud to announce the final line-up of sponsors and A-list pro boarders that will be participating in this sporting and lifestyle event in the British Virgin Islands, March 1-5, 2010. BVI Kite Jam is one of the only pro-am kiteboarding events in the world and aims to bring attention to the BVIs as a leading kiteboarding destination.

The BVI Tourist Board and Necker Island, presenting and venue partner, are pleased to welcome additional event sponsors. High-profile brands include Billabong, official apparel partner; Liquid Force and Cabrinha, equipment partners hosting demos; Troll Beads, the official jewelry partner; Heineken, the official beer of BVI kite Jam; Fiji Water, the official water sponsor; Monster, the official energy drink; ZROD, the official radio station, and Philip Stein, BVI Kite Jam's official timepiece providing opportunities for participants to win their stunning classic watches.

BVI Kite Jam would not be possible if it were not for the long standing support and generosity of sponsors such as venue partner Bitter End Yacht Club; Cape Air, the official airline; Sunsail, accommodation partner, Digicel, telecommunications partner; Kiteboarding Magazine, media partner; Jet Set Extra, Ideas BVI and JTV, production partners, in addition to Road Town Wholesale, the BVI Premier's Office, Green Technology BVI and Delta Petroleum. "Sailors for the Sea" also gave the event a Clean Regatta Certification, an eco-friendly stamp of approval, in conjunction with Sunsail's participation and use of their new Sunsail 394 catamarans.

"We want to thank all our generous sponsors, participating star athletes and the kiteboarding community for all the support in making this event a reality," says Charlie Smith, Founder & Partner Kite Jam (BVI) Ltd. "We've been anticipating this moment for quite some time and we are ready to rock BVI Kite Jam 2010!"

Continue reading "BVI Kite Jam starts today" »

Posted by Anthony on March 1, 2010 4:55 PM | Link: BVI Kite Jam starts today

BVI Airways to begin service in late February

From Caribbean360:

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, February 11, 2010 - Final government approval has been given for a new airline service for the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

The Tortola-based BVAirways Inc. announced this week that it has been given the go ahead to begin scheduled service under the trade name, BVI Airways, out of Tortola's Beef Island Airport and it anticipates doing so in late February.

Posted by Anthony on February 11, 2010 12:22 PM | Link: BVI Airways to begin service in late February

Scrub Island Resort BVI Opening Soon

The Scrub Island project has been going on forever - I think I first heard of the development in the 1990s. It is finally finished and slated to be open for guest starting February 11, 2009 (even though one of their web pages says April!), you can check their opening specials on this page. Travel Weekly has some details here.

Posted by Anthony on January 12, 2010 5:01 AM | Link: Scrub Island Resort BVI Opening Soon

FORT RECOVERY BVI 40th Year Anniversary Specials 2008 - 2009!

Fort Recovery is running some specials to celebrate their 40th anniversary - details here: FORT RECOVERY BVI 40th Year Anniversary Specials 2008 - 2009

For Bookings - ftrhotel@surfbvi.com
Toll Free: 1-800-367-8455
Local Phone: 1-284-495-4467

Posted by Anthony on January 30, 2009 2:41 PM | Link: FORT RECOVERY BVI 40th Year Anniversary Specials 2008 - 2009!

CAPE AIR INCREASES CARIBBEAN FLIGHT SCHEDULE

More flights into the U.S. and British Virgin Islands then any Other Airline

November 25, 2008 Hyannis, MA - "This winter season no one gets you to your vacation destination in the Virgin Islands faster and more conveniently then Cape Air," says airline founder and CEO Dan Wolf. "We are meeting the unprecedented demand for service by sending additional planes to the Caribbean giving us a total of 25 aircraft available to meet the hourly schedule of flights between San Juan and not only the US and British Virgin Islands but also Vieques, Cape Air's newest island destination."

For over a decade Cape Air, the largest independent regional airline in the United States, has been providing service between San Juan and the Virgin Islands. Wolf says this year the advance bookings have dramatically increased in response to a major reduction in service from the major carriers who used to fly to the Islands. "We expect to fly about 1,000 passengers daily between the islands this upcoming season, up about 70% from last year." says Wolf. "In addition to the hourly service, passengers can also enjoy the seamless convenience of our ticket and baggage agreements with most major airlines including our code share partner Continental Airlines. Check your bags at your departure and find them waiting for you at your island destination."

You can book Cape Air flights directly from Caribbean-On-Line starting on our Caribbean Airlines page, at www.flycapeair.com, or by calling Cape Air's reservations department at 800 352-0714.

Posted by Anthony on December 1, 2008 2:32 PM | Link: CAPE AIR INCREASES CARIBBEAN FLIGHT SCHEDULE | Comments (1)

Elite Island Resorts announces a big Caribbean sale

Wow:

CARIBBEAN GOES ON SALE THROUGH DECEMBER 2008 SAVE UP TO 40 PERCENT WITH ELITE ISLAND RESORTS' $299 Blow Out SALE

The all-inclusive nightly rate is valid for two adults per room and $60 per child per day. The Caribbean sale is valid for travel now through December 20, 2008 and requires a three night minimum stay., double occupancy.

"Now there are no excuses not to enjoy a real Caribbean vacation versus a 'staycation' this fall and winter. With Elite Island Resorts' $299 Blow Out Sale, the Caribbean is extremely affordable for both romantic and family vacations. And, for those wishing to upgrade, they can do so for the extremely reasonable price of $40 a night; now it might be less expensive to travel then it is to stay home!"

Award-winning Elite Island Resorts' $299 Blow Out Sale is available for the following six Caribbean resorts:

The iconic Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort*, which just debuted 12 new luxury Hibiscus Suites

The intimate Village Inn & Spa on scenic St. Lucia

The Verandah Resort & Spa - Antigua's new eco-friendly resort, St. James's Club & Villas, with its club like atmosphere and new scuba center on Antigua

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas*, Tortola, popular with those who love to sail and dive

On Palm Island, a secluded private-island hideaway in The Grenadines (Note Rate is $399)

Posted by Anthony on October 8, 2008 5:52 AM | Link: Elite Island Resorts announces a big Caribbean sale