Anam Cara Villa
Arrive: Saturday, February 19 – Check-in 4pm
Depart: Saturday February 26 – Check-out 11 am
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
• Five rooms with ensuite bathrooms & ocean views
• Located on Little Bay, a designated marine sanctuary
• Direct snorkeling access from the villa
ACCOMMODATION
Vanessa & Stewart
– King/tub suite pool house (choice of pool or lower level)
Colette & Bill
– King/tub suite pool house (whatever Nessa & Stew don’t pick)
Dianne & Neil
– Both converted king/shower suites main house, upper level
Marcelle & Ian
– King/tub suite main house, lower level
The Island
HIGHLIGHTS
• About the island
• SCUBA or SNUBA
• Blue Rush Water Sports for rental of kayak, canoe, paddle board & other water toys
• Villa just one mile from North Sound for free water taxis to “hot spots” of northern Island (Note that all businesses and areas have not recovered/rebuilt after Hurricane Irma in 2017)
• Easy 1.5 mile hike in Gorda Peak National Park behind the property (view at top of this page).
GETTING THERE & AROUND
• Speedy’s Ferry between Tortola & Virgin Gorda. Reservations can be made starting about November 1, 2021: www.virginbookings.com
• Speedy’s Car Rentals is affiliated with the ferry service. Extra drivers can be added at no charge so all drivers with insurance coverage can sign onto all cars.
– Ian has rented a Suzuki Jimny two-door with 4-wheel drive: BFCZ-170521
– Dianne has rented a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-door: TZDV-200521
– Vanessa has rented a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4-door: GLPS-310521
Travel
ARRIVALS (BVI from PR)
Saturday, February 19
Marce & Ian / Dianne & Neil / Nessa & Stew
InterCaribbean 509 Dep SJU 10:15 Arr EIS 10:55
Speedy Ferry Dep Beef Island 13:00 Arr Virgin Gorda 13:20
Pick up rental cars
Colette & Bill (flying direct from LA through PR)
United 2021 Dep IAD 8:15 Arr SJU 13:01
InterCaribbean 511 Dep SJU 14:35 Arr EIS 15:15
Speedy Ferry Dep Beef Island 16:30 Arr Virgin Gorda 16:50
D&N to pick up C&B at ferry terminal
DEPARTURES
Saturday, February 26
Nessa & Stew / Colette & Bill (direct home)
Speedy Ferry Dep Virgin Gorda 8:30 Arr Beef Island 8:50
InterCaribbean 0510 Dep EIS 12:10 Arr SJU 12:50
Colette & Bill
American 395 Dep SJU 15:17
Nessa & Stew
United 1173 Dep SJU 14:40
Marce & Ian / Dianne & Neil (overnight in PR)
Speedy Ferry Dep Virgin Gorda 12:00 Arr Beef Island 12:20
American 8201 Dep EIS 15:10 Arr SJU 15:55
Overnight in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Extensions
ARRIVING
Wednesday, February 16
Marcelle & Ian – 3 nts
United 1192 Arr SJU 16:15
Thursday, February 17
Dianne & Neil – 2 nts
American 783 Arr SJU 16:03
Friday, February 18
Nessa & Stew – 1 nt
United 2021 Arr SJU 16:00
Budget
All prices quoted per person in US $
*Car rental not included
RT air tickets | $1,100 |
RT ferry tickets | $32 |
7 nights villa rental | $1,328.81 |
Minimum $50 per day for food & activities | $350 |
Estimated total per person | $2,810.81 |
Travel Restrictions
DATES/DEADLINES
Villa
Cancel by December 21 | Full refund |
Cancel by January 20 | 50% refund |
January 20 | Balance due |
Ferry
Not yet bookable, looks like only 4 months in advance, $32, non-refundable
Airfares
Marcelle & Ian | Puerto Rico - Miles - refundable up to 30 days prior BVI - non-refundable $500, changeable $100-$300 |
Dianne & Neil | |
Colette & Bill | |
Vanessa & Stewart |
Enroute
Marcelle & Ian | Houston Hotel - Refundable up to Feb 14 San Jose hotel not yet booked |
Dianne & Neil | |
Colette & Bill | |
Vanessa & Stewart |
CURRENT RULES/TESTS
Updated 8/28/21
** Verify all information yourself **
• Tests required for air travel will be validated by airline prior to boarding
• BVI currently requires travel insurance that covers medical costs for COVID-19
• Assumes Canadians exiting Canada by air
Puerto Rico | BVI/Virgin Gorda | ||
COVID-19 | Low numbers until Jul/Aug surge with 36 of total 37 deaths; Restrictions relaxed, low vaccination rates, general lack of adherence to public health measures | ||
14-day ave New Cases & Deaths per 100k pop | C 6.04, D 0.10 | Sporadic identified outbreaks since surge; 9/25 cluster outbreak on VG of 29 construction workers | US: C 6.22 D 0.11 CAN: C 11.21 D 0.11 |
12+ Vaccination % Partial & Full | VP 89%, VF 79% | VP 58%, VF 50% | US: VP 76% VF 65% CAN: VP 78% VF 72% |
Restrictions | Masks and proof of vaccination required inside any premises; | Masks required in public places and inside premises; Curfew 01:00 to 05:00 | |
US Travel Advisories | No travel advisory, part of USA CDC Level 4 | Do not travel - Level 4 | |
Canada Travel Advisories | Avoid non-essential travel | Avoid non-essential travel | |
Arrival Rules | From USA: Upload an official Vaccination Card through portal. From Canada: Submit application in portal. Negative viral test within 3 days | Antigen or PCR test within 5 days; Antigen test on arrival - results within 25-30 minutes; must have Covid-19 insurance | Positive test on arrival, quarantine government facility at own expense. Not clear if regular medical insurance OK. This company offers specific coverage |
Departure to Puerto Rico | N/A | Portal application. Negative viral test within 3 days | Quarantine in BVI if test positive. |
Departure to Canada | Use ArriveCAN to submit your travel plans, proof of vaccination; Negative molecular test within 72 hrs; No symptoms | N/A | |
Departure to US mainland | None - 3-day prior test recommended. | N/A |