The Emancipation Festival is held in August of each year, commemorates the 1834 Emancipation Act which abolished slavery in the British Virgin Islands. This festival is sometimes called the Tortola Carnival, although it is celebrated with events in partying on all of the islands. The Emancipation Festival is a major event throughout the British Virgin Islands, and events … [Read more...]

In the British Virgin Islands, almost anything makes a good excuse for a party, and a full moon is no exception. Numerous places around the islands host such parties (which as the name suggests are held on the night of each and every full moon). One of our favorites is in Trellis Bay. A local artist, Aragorn, has crafted numerous steel fire balls. These are spheres with … [Read more...]

Given the exquisite sailing in and around the British Virgin Islands, there are a number of sailing events and regattas held throughout the year. Often the bareboat chartering services offer trips that participate in these regattas. Your participation can be that of a spectator or a participant. Trips may be arranged with an experienced captain in your boat who actively … [Read more...]