You guys, I took a LOT of pictures. I’m desperately trying to not be the girl who shows every picture of every tree, bush and lizard, but I do want to remember this trip, so bear with me?
We left Surfsong in a cab to head to the marina to board our boat. We weren’t to board until 5:00, so we grabbed a beer and walked the docks.
We quickly found our a boat with our names scrawled on a white board- a Lagoon 440. Finally it was time to board, so we tossed our bags aboard, introduced ourselves to the other 2 couples. Reon, our captain and bartender wasted no time serving up painkillers (a drink consisting of pineapple juice, orange juice, cream of coconut, nutmeg and rum). He poured generously and we took off into the sunset.
Did I mention they were strong drinks? It didn’t take long for me to start acting silly, striking poses and taking “’artsy’ pictures of our feet.
It was a short ride over to the harbor on Norman Island that we’d be staying in for the night. We weren’t the only boat there.
That’s Willy T’s! A well known party palace in the BVIs. I was ready to dance, so after dinner aboard our boat, we took the dinghy over.
Herbed pasta and shrimp and a broccoli floret on the side
*I know a lot of you have asked more specifics about the boat and food and I’ll go into that tomorrow!
As the drinks flowed at Willy T’s, we danced and mingled. It’s amazing how friendly strangers are to each other on vacation. Maybe it’s because of these-
Oh yes, that’s a shot ski I’m downing. When in Rome…
We stayed late and partied into the night.
Great picture, huh? It’s a little what my vision was like towards the end of the night.
The next morning we were up and moving at the crack of dawn.
Around the corner in another harbor we snorkeled in the caves. We saw a barracuda that we as about 4 feet long. Those suckers look mean! But he swam off as soon as he saw us.
We spent the rest of the afternoon on Cooper Island. It’s a small upscale beach bar that has hammocks, games, a lounge, restaurant…
…and happy hour.
Bushwacker (rum, Bailey’s, Kahlua, vodka, amaretto, chocolate-flavored liqueur, creme de coconut, ice and nutmeg)
Tastes like a milkshake. We splashed in the water and relaxed on the deck playing Shut the Box. We tried the conch fritters.
Tasted like hushpuppies.
It was a relaxing afternoon, which I enjoyed, but I was ready to DO something. Lucky for me, the next morning we headed straight to The Baths on Virgin Gorda.
David, me, Captain Reon
Pulling up, the Baths don’t look like much- just a bunch of oversized boulders, but when you begin to wander through, magic happens!
It was a giant, natural playground of tunnels, climbing spots and water that splashes in from the surf.
It brought out the inner kids in David and me and We. Were. Hooked. We took off and spent the larger part of the day goofing off and snapping pictures.
Being the serious yogis that we are (hardy har har), we decided to climb to all the peaks of the boulders and strike poses.
Are you laughing yet?
We were scampering up and down boulders, striking poses and laughing like 4 year olds.
It was my favorite spot of the whole trip even though it left us sore with battered feet. It was nothing the ocean water couldn’t fix, so we dragged our feet in the water as we took off.
Bliss!
Are there any details about the trip, boat, food or itinerary that you’re curious about? If so, ask away 
Corinne says
Wow, beautiful pictures! It seems like you had an amazing time, your faces are glowing! So happy you had a wonderful vacations.
claire @ live and love to eat says
Those are some amazing photos, silly or not!
Lee says
Lol, I totally have a picture of Jason and my feet like that in front of a beach. Ha.
And also, I’m impressed by the ski shot. I think I would choke on it. I have to sip shots.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Love the yoga poses! I wish I was there right now doing yoga ;).
I want to do a shot ski so badly!! Someday…!
Stefanie says
umm… can I borrow your abs for the summer? Pretty please? 😉
Your pics are beautiful and the yoga poses are hilarious and impressive!
Was the food on your trip all seafood all the time? Were you able to make special requests based on diet or likes/dislikes before or during the trip?
Lauren K says
Love these posts…vacation is so much fun and I want to go back on ours. It’s just nice to let go and really relax for an entire week. No obligations! You guys look amazing and I want to hear more about this trip. I tend to just go on hotel trips or cruises so it’s fun to hear about an adventurous trip. I am not sure I would survive a boat trip like this but it sounds amazing so far!
ps. I totally did some yoga poses too but was too embarassed to post. 🙂 Love them!
Maria says
Adorable photos! You look deliriously happy 🙂
Looking forward to hearing more about the boat because I have a feeling I might want to replicate this trip after your recaps are over…
Erin @Axell's Kitchen says
Haha you are so cute, love it!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
You guys are too cute! It looks like you had a blast together. Love it! 🙂
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
You two in the baths are hilarious! Beautiful pictures! What did your room in the boat look like? Did you have a private bathroom? Seems like such a cool experience!
Christina says
Brittany you look AMAZING! Seriously…..you are so inspiring. My daughter is over a year now and I still have some baby weight to lose…..you are motivating me to try a little harder 🙂
Brittany says
Thank you so much! It really means a lot. Of course, maybe I should post a picture from the end of the week, too, after all my island-y drinks 😉
Katie says
I love all the photos (and you look great!) So keep sharing all about the vacation. I didn’t understand exactly what you were doing before you left, I thought you and your hubby were cruising around in a boat just the two of you, I had no idea you’d have a captain and get to go out and stop at restaurants. No idea how I got it wrong, but your trip looks amazing!
Dawn says
Your trip looks like so much fun! I especially love the yoga pose photos! When I first read about your vacation, I thought you two were going to be sailing the boat yourself for some reason; I didn’t realize it was a chartered cruise like this. Fun!
Michelle says
Oh man my hubby would love a trip like this. He said he wished he would have booked something like this for our honeymoon. How did you go about finding & booking the chartered boat?
Jen says
This looks like such an amazing trip! Bookmarking this post and showing it to Jeff tonight!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I love looking at vacation pictures. I’m so glad that you had such a great time!
Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness says
I love these pictures! Not only is it gorgeous but you both look like you are having so much fun!
Lisa says
Can you explain the planning part of the vacation?! I would love to do something like this but I never know where to start.
Sarah says
This is a trip like none other! I have never even considered a sailing trip, but you are making me long for some sunshine and seawater.
Bethany @ One Girl's Taste On Life says
Oh. My. Gosh. How gorgeous! I desperately need a vacation. I’d love to go without my 15mo (even though I love him terribly). Can’t seem to convince my husband that he can spend a few nights away from the little guy though!
Natalie @ will jog for food says
what an awesome trip! I’ve always wanted to go island hopping in the Caribbean!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
SO MUCH FUN! I love all the silly poses/pictures, and the fact that David goes along with it 🙂
Tina @ Best Body Fitness says
Gah! Looks like so much fun and how cool to do the trip in such an intimate setting with a small group of people. Loved all thepics. Keep em coming!
Elizabeth says
You look AMAZING!! I know you do this every once in a while but can you update us in your current workout routine. We had schedule changes recently and I haven’t found the time or motivation to workout ever since. Looks like a great time, vacations are always needed.
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says
Such an awesome trip! Did you get sea sick at all being on such a small boat?
I haven’t had Conch Fritters in years! I spent a summer in the Florida Keys and Conch Fritters were so big! We even tried to make them ourselves but getting the conch out of those shells was near impossible! Good though!
Angela says
Looks so amazing and fun!! Glad you had a great vacation just the 2 of you! How did you set this up? I wouldn’t even know how to begin looking into reliable boats to charter.
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
So jealous!
jacqueline says
Wow- this brings back so many memories! My parents took my four brothers and I on a sailing trip in the BVI when I was 12 (my Dad’s an avid sailor). This brings back some of my absolute favorite family memories! The Baths were by far our favorite stop on the trip even though our feet were a bit cut up too! So happy for you that you had such a wonderful trip! x
Bethany says
Wow, the baths look like paradise! Crystal clear water! And I’m a fan of the fun yoga pose photos. Those should totally be wall art in a yoga studio!
Em says
I. want. your. abs. You look great! Love the pics. Looks like you had a fabulous time! 🙂
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
Y’all just look so darn happy! I am thrilled that you were able to enjoy your vacation to the fullest, be silly, and just love life. It makes me feel good (and very jealous ;)).
That being said, it was hard for me to focus on this post because as soon as you told me about these ‘painkiller’ drinks I was wondering just how I’m going to turn that flavor profile into oatmeal…or protein goop…or nut butter?
Lucy Brown says
Norman Island, home of Pirates Bight Bar, Restaurant, and Gift Shop, is perhaps most famous for being the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel, Treasure Island. However, Norman Island also has a rich documented history of acting as a hiding spot for Pirate booty.Documented history for the island dates back to the early 18th century when a Spanish galleon called Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe buried 55 chests of silver coins after the crew mutinied aboard the ship.
Nicole says
My husband and I just spent a week on Cooper Island. Didn’t. Want. To. Leave! We spent a day on Virgin Gorda and it was by far the best part of the trip. Next time we go back we plan to island hop on a catamaran. Everything was just so beautiful!