BVI Trip Reports, March 26-April 1, 2011

Touring the Spanish Virgin Islands via photos. A well written and detailed trip report of sailing in the Spanish Virgin Islands. They start from Puerto Rico. Great report of lots of fun sailing around the BVI. They see sharks, whales and dolphins as well as old friends! Sharon shares some more of her trip including [...]

Did you know that the smallest lizard in the world lives in the BVI?

My three year old and I were reading a book on lizards last night and I learned that the Sphaerodactylus ariasae, the smallest lizard in the world, lives on the British Virgin Islands. It’s less than an inch long and was first discovered in 1965. You can read more about it or see more pictures. [...]

Sailing with kids: an experience of a lifetime

Sharing your BVI vacation with kids is the chance of a lifetime. They learn about planning, sailing, itineraries, snorkeling, fish, … and their excitement is contagious. Donna Wolfson wrote a great account of her trip with her 8 and 10 year old niece and nephew. Here’s a bit from her story: Days were spent snorkeling, [...]

Sailing with kids

Sailing in the British Virgin Islands is my family’s favorite vacation. However, sailing with kids takes some planning. Can kids go sailing? Absolutely. The question is at what age. I would recommend that you wait until your kids are about four years old and can swim. But every family and every kid is different – [...]