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New Business Being Built Across The Road From The Rib Shack Whale Tail 4 hours ago I posted a picture of the new structure across the road from the Rib Shack and Scubaman asked me to find out what it is. I haven't got the answer yet, but there has been progress there as the pic from yesterday shows. There has never been anyone there when we walked by.

Now just my feeling but when I saw it I told my wife that it has similarities in construction to Babacool's. As in the use of shipping containers in the construction as the back walls of this new building. Babacool's used shipping containers for the pool there.

Then today talking to a couple from Quebec in line to check luggage who were flying Air Transat to Montreal that were staying at Flamingo. They asked me if I have ever stayed at the other Hilton property Royal Palm. I said yes but it is to close to Nowhere Special for the loud music. He replied do you know that Nowhere Special is owned by a man from Quebec, as is Babacool's. District 721 also had loud music.

The mystery continues.

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Where to buy a hair dryer near Orient or Grand Case? IslandBound9 Yesterday at 11:48 PM Greetings! We had a lovely travel day. Flight was on time, gates worked at airport and it was maybe 25 minutes from when we landed until we were en route to Orient. Traffic wasn't even that bad. I was sure the travel Gods were smiling on us until we unpacked and I realized I forgot to pack my French voltage hair dryer. We're in a rental vs hotel so can't call for one. Not the end of the world but I'm wondering if there is somewhere in the Orient Bay/Grand Case area where I can purchase one. I checked Super U when we were provisioning and they had nothing. Appreciate any thoughts/ideas?

Thank you, Ellie

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Day Snorkle Trip from Virgin Gorda EarlE Yesterday at 09:56 PM We are regular land based BVI lovers for many years. I'm looking for a half or whole day guided trip while on VG in mid February. Prefer a join a small group or solo guided trip out of Yacht Harbor, but could consider North Sound.
I'm strong swimmer and confident experienced snorkeler but would like to travel to better spots than I can reach from the beach considering the (sometimes!) waves in February.
Any current for advice and recommendations on my options would be appreciated.

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Really windy in the SFD channel RatmansWife Yesterday at 06:28 PM Windiest day in over a month: SFD channel full of whitecaps. I've been watching what's probably a dive boat going to VG, and it keeps trying different courses, circling around, bucking going east, then rocking going north or south. Not a fun ride!

Meanwhile, here on land, I got up at 5:30 and baked banana bread with fruit from one of my trees.

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Caribbean Journal BleuMoon Yesterday at 06:24 PM I read on CJ online an article about the 26 best Caribbean beach bars. Three are on SXM, Bikini Beach Bar, Calmos Cafe and one called Big Bastards Beach Bar. Does anyone know about the last one?

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Vesna Taverna gracie5 Yesterday at 04:38 PM My husband & I had dinner last night at Vesna Taverna. We had a great meal. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. We spoke with one of the owners, Mike. Nice guy. He told us that it’s the exact same staff that was there when Vesna owned the restaurant. The menu is the same with a few minor tweaks. Will definitely go back.

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Last night (Fri 16)At The Elm CGB.. Manpot Yesterday at 03:46 PM ...Jeff Ross and his band The Implosion rocked the place turning it into an old style full Caribbean "jump up".The place was packed with new faces and many faithful returning. The food was great ( Jerk Pork for me) and the dance floor was packed."Daddy Magic" did a turn that always brings the house down.Not sure who's playing Sunday night..The Elmtones or Implosion again..either way it will be a rocking good time. Great to see every table full and folks putting $$ in the tip jar!!!!
BTW..Jeff used to be lead guitar for Lou Reed amongst many others..

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PJIA Today Whale Tail Yesterday at 02:53 PM I'll get to the experience soon. But right now I'm having a pastry from Le bistro by Bacchus and my $14 rum punch. Ouch

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Another Trip Comes To An End Whale Tail Yesterday at 11:52 AM It's been a good three weeks on island even though my wife caught a bug of some sort. Another dreaded travel day ahead but hoping everything goes smoothly.Soon I'll be tracking our flight leaving Toronto and hope everything is on time. I'll report on how smoothly things go at PJIA once I get to the departure bar

as I'll have a few hours to kill.

Thanks Lesley for your excellent service once again from Kenny's Car Rental. It won't be long before we see you again and I'll send you an email once the car is in the airport parking lot.

We will be returning to the island in 5 weeks for 5 weeks during the Heineken Regatta and for the first time staying in our recently acquired timeshare at SBR. Pretty excited about that as we will no longer have to book a room a year in advance for the Regatta, Thanks Leagle49, George and John for making that happen.

Just checked our flight and it has moved away from the terminal in Toronto and is currently in the de-icing area of the airport so that's a good sign.

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Trip report eilandmens 01/16/2026 08:56 PM A bit late but here is our trip report for our January trip. Flew United from Newark NJ. No problems easy entry on the 6th. Off to Simpson Bay Resort. We are at SBR because my son and his family had a great time last year there. They love the D Pool. Large and never crowded. He and his family needed a decompress vacay after a year where my granddaughter had many serious health issues which required medical travel. Last year they loved and wanted to return. Last year we booked thru BookingCom and had adjoining studio rooms on first floor. This year we booked directly with the resort, a big mistake!
At the time of booking, I requested adjoining studios at one building by Pool D. They said they would put a note on reservation. Ok I arrive at SBR one day before my son and find out we couldn’t get adjoining rooms but a studio in same building. Ok. we go and find out we are in separate building but close ok. When my son’s family check in, we ask again a find out that we have to move a day before we check out. Nobody told us at check in! Turns out that SBR has a fine print on there confirmation email embedded in a number of check in policy notes in very small print that if you are in a room on a Saturday or Sunday you may be relocated. SBR has no requirement for owners to maintain their reservation so if the owners say they are coming you will be asked to relocate. SO IF YOU ARE NOT AN OWNER AND BOOK A ROOM OVER A WEEKEND MORE THEN LIKELY YOU WILL HAVE MOVE TO ANOTHER ROOMAT Simpson Bay Resort. This is not great for customer satisfaction.

Enough complaining. The bottom line is my son’s family had a relaxing time. Had great meals at Mama’s in Porto Copecoy ( I had the sea bass special in a lemon butter sauce with capers the best tasting fish I ever had)-Great French inspired Italian food. Bamboo house was again very good. The salmon was great. Finally, Pardon My French by Jax was also very good -highly recommended. Both the Pre fixe and ala carte. I had the duck breast which was great with beef tartare as an app and chocolate mousse as a dessert.
Too many people at dinner to give a review of all the dishes. Safe to say the all enjoyed their meals.

We’ll be back at end March but not at SBR.

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