Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 284-494-3311, 800-356-8937;
www.prospectreefbvi.com
; r $155-480; )
Tor-
tola's largest resort lies just beyond Fort Burt on the western border of Road Town. The
137 rooms come in several configurations, from garden studios to two-bedroom villas. The
place has certainly seen better days, but as long as you're not expecting luxury, there's de-
cent value to be had here. While there's no beach, the Olympic lap pool can satisfy the
swimming urge. Tennis, fishing and yacht charters are at your doorstep.
Crandall's
BAKERY $
( 284-494-5240; Prospect Reef; breakfast & lunch Mon-Sat)
Long lines (well,
long for Tortola, with seven people or so) form at the counter of this little bakery. The
draw? Pates, whose warm spiced meat plumps a flaky crust. They come in chicken, beef,
turkey or salt fish varieties, and you can get two of them plus a johnnycake for less than
$8. A cuppa bush tea goes nicely with the fare. Crandall's is located across the street from
the Riteway supermarket at Prospect Reef.
Struggling Man's Place
WEST INDIAN $$
( 284-494-4163; mains $10-20; lunch & dinner)
Past Prospect Reef en route to
Nanny Cay (about 1½ miles west of Road Town) you'll come across Struggling Man's
Place. Not much more than a converted fisherman's shack, this small, sea-view restaurant
has a funky ambience, with friendly service and a nice mix of West Indians and travelers.
Try the pumpkin soup or curried mutton and don't miss the free guavaberry brandy at the
bar.
Cane Garden Bay Area
A turquoise cove ringed by steep green hills, Cane Garden Bay is exactly the kind of place
Jimmy Buffet would immortalize in song - which he did in 1978's 'Mañana.' The area's
perfecto 1-mile beach and throngs of rum-serving bars and restaurants make it Tortola's
most popular party zone. Rid yourself of visions of a sprawling resort area, however. The
sheer mountains dominate the landscape, so everything hugs the water along a small strip
of road.
Cane Garden Bay lies only a few miles as the crow flies from Road Town, but the wind-
ing, precipitous roads travel over the mountains, making it about a 25-minute drive.
