Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
To reach it, drive past the Long Bay resort and keep bearing right (ie near the water) for
about 1 mile. Hold on to your teeth: the road is unpaved and very bumpy. The vegetation
hides parked cars (and potential thieves) from the beach's view, so take care of your valu-
ables.
Activities
Island Surf & Sail
SURFING
( 284-494-0123;
www.bviwatertoys.com
;
SopersHole)
It rents all kinds of boards and
sail equipment, and provides surfing, windsurfing and stand up paddleboarding lessons, as
well as kayak tours.
Blue Water Divers
DIVING
( 284-494-2847;
www.bluewaterdiversbvi.com
;SopersHole)
It's PADI-certified and
will get you to the good spots.
Kuralu
BOAT TRIP
( 284-495-4381;
www.kuralu.com
;
Sopers Hole)
Offers day sails aboard a 50ft cata-
maran; trips vary, but they can go to Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island and/or Peter Island for
snorkeling and swimming.
Aristocat Charters
BOAT TRIP
( 284-499-1249;
www.aristocatcharters.com
;SopersHole)
Offers day sails on a 48ft
catamaran to Norman Island or Jost Van Dyke for snorkeling and general frivolity.
Sleeping
Sugar Mill Hotel
HOTEL $$$
( 284-495-4355, 800-462-8834;
www.sugarmillhotel.com
;
Apple Bay; studio/ste
from$325/365; )
In a league of its own for ambience, intimacy and customer ser-
vice, this boutique hotel rises from the ruins of the Appleby Plantation that gave Apple Bay
its name. Guests stay in the studios and suites hidden on the steep hillside among mahogany
trees, bougainvillea and palms. The large, gracious rooms have a kitchenette, balcony and
free wi-fi. A small beach lies at the foot of the hotel. The centerpiece of the property is its
gourmet restaurant.
