Bitter End Yacht Club Mainhouse & Lobby

Here I am at the Bitter End Yacht Club in the British Virgin Islands! Its so different than what I thought it was going to be.  I used to live in Hawaii for 10 years, and I guess I expected it to be a lot like Hawaii, but WOW its so different!

So much better, if you ask me.  I don’t know it’s hard to explain. The area is so much more spread out, so many little islands and cays and everything is on the water.

Water activities rule here: sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite boarding, windsurfing, fishing. Its all done on the water. That’s not to say there aren’t some land-based activities. We are planning a hike to Biras Creek in a couple of days, and I’m told it’s the view is breathtaking from the peak behind the resort.

Hammock on Lanai-Beachfront Villa

The décor at Bitter End is very “island style”: a hammock on my deck, a complementary bottle of rum in my room, a gorgeous stone tiled shower with jalousie windows that open to the outdoors. It’s a stylish little hut high up on the hillside with an amazing view of the north sound. A very privately situated room.  I can open all the doors, to allow the cool breeze in, and let it all hang out–literally!!

Such nice friendly people here too. The staff is very talkative and warm; they will sit with you and tell you stories of the BVI or talk about the best local spots to visit.

Our first night here and the chef prepared a special sampling of his finest dishes. We drank Semillon wine (a French wine) that went fabulously well with the most delicious key lime pie I’ve ever had in my life! No kidding. The key lime pie at Bitter End is known throughout the BVI as the BEST! And, I can confirm that it is. I plan on having a slice (or 2) everyday I’m here. Diet be damned!

Bitter End Beach Gazebo

Tomorrow morning its sailing lessons, then an afternoon boat ride to “3 great snorkel spots”. I’ll keep you all posted on my BEYC adventures!!