Besides the obligatory stops at Soggy Dollar Bar, Foxy’s, and the other beach bars, the BVI is really about sailing and time on the boat with friends. 
The rest of our week was spent sailing to iconic places like Cane Garden Bay, Anegada, and past Virgin-everything’s Richard Branson’s Necker Island. 
We had plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and rum drinking.
On Anegada, famous for its lobster, we rented bikes for a little exercise.
We have been so lucky to have great weather, calm seas, and a wonderful, international group of friends on board.
The sail back to St. Martin was a little rough–12 hours of overnight rolling and only one of us got sick. Hint: Lauren and Steve did just fine.
We’re now back in St. Martin in an Airbnb, and Lauren is with us for a few more days. We’ll have more updates as the adventures continue. ⛵️ 🏝 🌴
The food on our ship is incredible and our chef, Sandrine, has a knack for making everything beautiful while also tasty. 
Known as the place where the “painkiller” was invented, the relaxed beach bar is a must-stop for those sailing the BVI. 
However, two cabins were not sold so we are a group of seven. The three of us are joined by Andrea and Mimi from Italy and Nancy and Richard from Sweden. Luckily everyone speaks English (mostly)! Our captain, Bruno, is French but looks like Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Our first stop was Virgin Gorda and the famous Baths. The super large boulder lie right at the water’s edge and allow for walking and swimming in and out of the light and dark. It’s really hard to describe but it makes for some great photos!
Marnie and Steve Travel 