[kenhaas]

I would like to add one stop to Parrothead1957''s itinerary. If you have the time (I completely agree that 7 days is not enough time for the BVI. My family has gone for 10 day and 14 day trips and still not seen everything) you must make the trip to Anegada. Anegada may be hard to get to but it is worth the trip. The anchorage is not attractive by BVI standards but the beaches around the island are second to none. You can rent a small van from the Anegada Reef Hotel and explore the island. Look for the pink flamingos that are said to populate the inland lake. Although I have been there three times and have not yet seen any. Visit the bar/restuarant at Cow Wreck Beach and walk for miles in either direction on the beach, or have lobster at the Big Bamboo. You will find the island to be completely different than the other islands in the BVI because it is nothing more than a big sand bar rather than volcanic. The highest point of land is around 20 feet above sea level. Most charter companies have special requirements for those who want to go to the island because the reef is tricky to navigate. On our first trip over we followed a crewed charter with a local captain. Once you know the way it is easy to navigate through the reef. I would recommend spending the night on a mooring at the Bitter End Yacht Club prior to your crossing. If you put out the word that you are interested in going to Anegada you will usually find someone to follow over.

Have a great time and have a painkiller for me.