Visiting the VI

Provision shopping for a weeklong live aboard sailing trip can feel intimidating. However, there are plenty of options to make sure you have everything you need before you set sail! Here’s our guide to shopping in the Virgin Islands for provisions and other items you may want on your sailing vacation.  Provision shopping at home…

You’ve booked your sailing trip but what about your accommodations before you set sail? Here’s a few options of where you can stay in St. Thomas before or after a sailing trip with Go Sail Virgin Islands: Short-term stays in St. Thomas If you are looking for where to stay in St. Thomas for just…

Learn to Sail vacations are American Sailing sailing trips you can take with an instructor to become a ASA  American Sailing certified sailor. Here’s the scoop on Learn to Sail vacations: What’s Included with a Learn to Sail Vacation Package?  A Learn to Sail vacation package will come with everything you need for your trip…

A Virgin Islands Spring Break trip is the perfect way to spend the spring season with family and friends! From where to visit and how to get there to the best events to enjoy, this guide will help you to plan the ultimate spring break vacation in the Virgin Islands. 1. Decide Which Islands to…

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Virgin Islands can be just as fun as celebrating in Ireland itself! Here are a few of the best places to visit on St. Patrick’s Day in the Virgin Islands, the history behind each island’s celebrations, and what you can expect when you visit:    Montserrat: Celebrating A Fusion…

Sailing on your own is fun but sailing with your significant other can take your love of sailing (and potential of your partner) to all new heights! This guide to couples cruising in the Virgin Islands will help you to book the sailing trip of a lifetime with your special someone.  1. Consider Both of…

The Virgin Islands is one of the most romantic spots you can take your special someone! However, these fun date ideas in the Virgin Islands are sure to keep the romance alive each and every day of your trip. Pick one or try out them all!  1. Savor a Candlelit Dinner on a Sailboat Take…

Oftentimes sailing with your mate is much more fun than sailing alone! Sailing with your spouse can also be a great way to strengthen an already healthy relationship. Here’s 5 ways sailing with your husband, wife, or significant other can help you strengthen your relationship and support each other’s strengths: 1. Sharing Experiences and Hobbies…

World travelers can be difficult to gift shop for. It may seem like they’ve gone everywhere and done everything already! So how do you impress a world traveler with your Valentine’s day gifts? Blow them out of the water with one of these awesome Valentine’s gift ideas for world travelers!  1. A Cruising Couple’s Catamaran…

You’ve completed your ASA courses and you feel confident enough to charter a boat on your own! So what’s next? We recommend bareboating in the British Virgin Islands! Here’s what makes bareboating in Tortola and beyond such a fantastic sailing experience and what you need to do to ensure your bareboat trip is a success:…

If you are starting to dabble in the sailing world, you’ve probably heard the word “bareboat” thrown around. So what exactly is bareboat chartering ?  What Is Bareboat Sailing? Bareboat sailing is the term used to describe sailing a rented boat without a hired captain or crew. Going bareboating essentially means you are choosing to…

Visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands doesn’t have to be overly expensive. In fact, if you time your visit right or meet certain requirements you can even get free access to the Virgin Islands National Park! Here’s how: Entrance-Free Dates at the Virgin Islands National Park You can enjoy free access to the Virgin Islands National…

Top 4 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Travelers The most popular New Year’s resolution ideas aren’t exactly fun. They focus on hard to accomplish tasks like quitting bad habits or weight loss through regimented workout routines. Oftentimes, we fail at these New Year’s resolution ideas because they aren’t fun! However, these New Year’s resolution ideas…

If you are visiting the Virgin Islands over the holidays, you’re in for quite the treat! Here’s the top things to do in the Virgin Islands for Christmas: 1. Island Hop Your Way Through the Holidays There’s no need to limit your Christmas cheer to just one island! One of the top things to do…

There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season in the U.S. Virgin Islands than with the Crucian Christmas Festival! Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming St. Croix festival: When is the Crucian Christmas Festival? St. Croix’s festival begins on Tuesday, December 26 with a pageant and wraps up on Saturday, January…

The Best Cyber Monday Sailing Deals Cyber Monday will be here before you know it! If you’re looking to snag some new gear at a discount or find the perfect gift for the sailing enthusiast in your life, don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Take advantage of these Cyber Monday sailing deals to make…

Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands is truly special! As a U.S. territory, the USVIs celebrate the holiday much the same as in the continental U.S. Think turkey, parades, and plenty of good times! Here are a few events, festivals, and ideas to make your Thanksgiving in the Virgin Islands…

A great VI sailing school will offer you a wealth of information to decide if they are the best fit for you before you book. Here is what you should expect to see from a great VI sailing school before deciding on whether to set sail with them: 1. Plenty of Top-Notch Ratings 5 star…

It can feel like a big jump to go from being a weekend warrior sailor to embracing a full-time sailing lifestyle. Here are a few tips to get you ready for the big transition:  1. Try Out A Few Different Liveaboard Options First Getting as much experience as possible before becoming a full-time sailor is…

You’ll find the Caribbean’s top beaches in St. John in the US Virgin Islands. However, it’s more than the sparkling turquoise blue waters and white, crystal sands that make St. John beaches so special. Here are six stand-out features of St. John’s beaches that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else: 1. Protected by…