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take advantage of cheap local dive rates. Blue Water Divers also serves up
If you’re pipelined into the local scene on Tortola, it’s not difficult to find a
summertime rates, offering residents a two-tank dive for $70 and the discovery
happening weekend beach bash or jamming house party—they’re great
SCUBA course for $75 ($40 savings each). If you’re into marine life, stop into
ways to become better acquainted with the small yet close-knit community.
Dolphin Discovery near Prospect Reef and try interactive swims starting at $79
Many bars and restaurants also stay open, but you’ll find that the majority
for adults and $69 for children; residents receive a special summer discount
close their doors for maintenance or cost-cutting reasons.
of an additional 30 percent. A special “dolphin impressions” program is also
In Cane Garden Bay, Myett’s Garden Restaurant stays open all year; the
offered at the low rate of $39 for 15 minutes in the water.
beachside hotspot dominates the bay as neighbouring businesses close
Most bars and restaurants tend to close after the Emancipation Festival,
for the season. “We can’t close our doors—we don’t have any,” quipped
which officially kicks off with J’Ouvert and Carnival Parade on Monday, August
owner Val Rhymer, who noted a few enticing incentives planned for the
6. Raucous festivities last well into the week—a must for first-timers and those
summer. Through the summer, Rhymer said they plan to have weekend
who come out to party down year after year.
volleyball tournaments on the beach and Wii Bowling competitions during
The Tamarind Club in Josiahs Bay holds their closing party well into the early
the week. She’ll also offer up hotel rooms and the Indigo House beachside
morning hours of August 6, and revelers usually take to the J’Ouvert march
villa for four nights at the price of three. Also, the bay will open up with dive
after a few cups of Irish coffee. Later that month, on August 25, The Last Resort
packages offered by Jost Van Dyke SCUBA with special local rates.
on Bellamy Cay will hold their infamous closing party which, if in tune with
There’s plenty to do on the water, too. Why not learn to sail over at the BVI
year’s past, will bring out the freaks from near and far.
Watersports Centre? Contact Alison Knights Bramble for more information. Or
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