Ever wanted to be a pirate? Pusser's Marina Cay, British Virgin islands

I mean really, did you ever want to be a pirate? I have! I'm going to refer to Mr. Depp again... ever since that scene of drinking rum around a fire on a deserted island in Pirates on the Caribbean, yes! I'd love to be a pirate! : )


Anyways, back to Pusser's Marina Cay... I'd like to dedicate today's caption to Mr. Charles Tobias. Who personally resurrected Pusser's rum. Pusser's rum had been made for 300 years, from 1655 till 1970. http://pussers.com/outposts/


It is now again available to the public and made here at Marina Cay, off Tortola British Virgin islands. Ketya






They also have a live web cams on the island:

http://pussers.com/outposts/webcam?R=200611231123274565caff2fc5f&ID=1


http://pussers.com/outposts/webcam?R=200611231123274565caff34a78&ID=2


http://pussers.com/outposts/webcam?R=200611231124384565cb46ac8ca&ID=3

Partying and sailing in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

It seems Tortola is always in party mode! You can constantly find sailing events and almost weekly festivities. But the biggest festival seems to be in August, celebrating the 1834 Emancipation Act. Here's a link i found of an updated list of what's happening in the British Virgin Islands.
http://www.bvitourism.com/events

Sailing is a huge part of these islands. So many services are available for fishing and boating. You can rent a boat and crew (for those of us, like me, who have no idea!) or just a boat. It can be for a full, all-inclusive weeks tour or just for an hour. Here are a few places, But they're easily found on the web.

http://www.yachtpromenade.com/index.htm

http://www.catamarans.com/







http://www.endlesssummer.com/

http://www2.gobeach.com/bvi/psipsina.htm

http://www.charteraboat.com/silmaril/

British Virgin Island map

http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/vg.htm

The Distillery, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Tortola, the largest piece of the British Virgin islands. Many choices are available here. From a quiet villa to a spa, Tortola will not disapoint. Most of the villas I've found in Tortola are from a great web site: http://www.caribbeanway.com/ This site was the first to get me hooked on the caribbean. It's very easy to use and they have options for all budgets.

I've tried doing a compilation here of the best ones, enjoy!

The Distillery is about 1200$ cdn for 7 nights per person, if it is booked for 7 people. This building used to be a rum distillery until 1950. Before the distillery, the site had been an indigo and a sugar cane plantation. The area must be filled with history.

Peter Island, British virgin Islands

Maybe as a special treat, a couple of nights on Peter island would be just the thing... Check out the Peter island resort. Even the logo is great : ) http://www.peterisland.com/peterisland.html

Ketya

Norman island, British Virgin Islands

I couldn't wait to get to this island just so i could talk about William Thorton. It's a floating bar! How cool is that! It would be like being a pirate for a night. If that means i get to see Johnny Depp on a boat, sign me up! : ) In my opinion, not something to miss if visiting Norman island.

http://www.lionindasun.com/destinationPages/establishments/willyT.html


Like most of the British Islands, the reefs are everywhere. A perfect spot for scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing. Many excursions are available to the caves on Norman island.


The island has a history with pirates. Many stories surround this area about burried treasures and lost gold.

You can pretend to be a pirate for a night at Pirates Bight Bar.

http://www.normanislandpirates.com/news/index.html

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands

I've known about Necker island for about 4 years now. Who ever has been trapped at my previous apartment, forced to look at villas in the Caribbean islands by me, would have seen this one : ) It is SPECTACULAR! Fit for a king, since only a king could afford it! Never the less, it is part of the British Virgin islands and I insist on commenting on each one of these islands. This Balinese villa has 31 staff members and 13 bedrooms.

http://www.caribbeanway.com/villa-page/ind/106236.asp

Although, I can understand these prices. If compared to other islands for sale in the Caribbean, the prices are so high to buy private islands and need much maintaining. Check out the links below, they are examples of other properties for sale of about the same dimension.

Ketya

Saline island, Grenadines

This site has the cost at $20 000 000 US for 50 acres of land.

Sandy island, Grenadines

For $6 500 000 US you can buy this 20 acre island.

Little Thatch, British Virgin Islands

Little Thatch in the British Virgin islands is the perfect castaway destination. Again, this is a "when i'll be rich and famous" resort, but well worth a look! 54 acres of beautiful vegetation and white beaches.

http://www.islandhideaways.com/villa.php?villa_id=10191#

http://www.privateislandsonline.com/little-thatch.htm

Guana Island, British Virgin Islands

Rent a private island in the British Virgin islands.




This is a beautiful example of what can be done with a small island in the Caribbean. This is also why I respect the owners of these of the small islands of the British Virgin islands so much. Nothing but pure vegetation and beautiful greens. Guana island is a resort, i know, i said i would never do "all-inclusives". But if any exception should be made, this should be it! http://www.guana.com/index.html

So, when I'm rich and famous, I'll surely stop here to drink something out of a coconut : )

I would rarely recommend something to people that i couldn't afford myself and i really try to stay with villas. But once in a while, a girl's just gotta dream... This whole island can be rented for up to 35 people. They offer all sorts of arrangements for special events such as weddings and business events.

The images above of Guana island are from:
http://www.privateislandsonline.com/guana.htm

Ketya