Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: PAck very light! The island is very very casual. Youwill need nothing but hsorts and a bathing suit! Even the fanciest place requires no more than that. Dockers would be WAY overdressed for men!!! LAdies--leave the make up and heels at home!
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Do bring sunscreen. You will get sunburned! Also, the mosquitos are bad at sunset but go away after dark.
Photo Equipment: Polarizer filter is a must!!!!!!! GREAT photo ops!
Written Aug 20, 2006
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We took a day trip to Jost Van Dyke from Tortola. Most people come here for 3 reasons: White Bay, The Soggy Dollar bar, and Foxy's. This island is soooo laid back and quiet. I think a day trip was...
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Jost Vandyke is my favorite place on the planet. BUT....it is not for everyone. It is a barefoot island and just got electricity in 1996!! This is the perfect spot to get away from it all and...
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Our fist visit to JVD was a day trip by ferry from Tortola. We fell in love that afternoon and have gone back and stayed there twice since. Most people who visit this Island sail here and stay aboard...
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No trip to the BVI is complete without a visit to Foxy Callwoods little restaurant/pub on Jost Van Dyke. Foxy, very much a local celebrity, is a talented musician/songwriter. Seems that no matter...
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Quaint Island for a quiet vacation

The first day we were there we needed to hike to Great Harbor to pick up our boat that we would use for transportation the rest of the week. The hike was a tough walk up some pretty steep hills for a...
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