The Caribbean is Discovering the ``Aqua Blue Hue'' of HPNOTIQ; Blue Cocktails, Island Bars, All the Rage.TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands A British colony in the eastern Caribbean east of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Road Town, on Tortola Island, is the capital. Population: 21,700. Noun 1. -- It's a place where endless blue skies hang over pristine beaches and turquoise waters lap up along island shores. The BVI's are simply as good as it gets when a getaway demands a truly great escape. About 60 miles east of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. , the BVI's capture the definition of a tropical paradise -- unhurried, naturally beautiful and the perfect backdrop to unwind with a cocktail in hand. And, it's an aqua blue cocktail as breathtaking as the deep turquoise waters that's getting noticed -- even in the "rum-loving" BVI's. The BVI's are the sailing mecca of the Caribbean. Many visitors choose to island hop Verb 1. island hop - travel from one island to the next; "on the cruise, we did some island-hopping" go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by aboard a private or chartered sailboat to experience various ports easily accessible in a day. Start your journey in Tortola, the largest island in the BVI chain, and head for the island's capitol, Road Town, to board your vessel. With winds almost always out of the east/southeast, your yachting adventure awaits. First stop: Pull up a stool at Pirate's Bight bight, broad bend or curve in a coastline, forming a large open bay. The New York bight, for example, is the curve in the coast described by the southern shore of Long Island and the eastern shore of New Jersey. The term bight may also refer to the bay so formed. across the Sir Frances Drake Channel on Norman Island Norman Island is located at the southern tip of the British Virgin Islands archipelago. It is reputed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate novel Treasure Island. . It's an open-air bar and restaurant right on the sand beach facing west, perfect for viewing the sunset while enjoying dinner. April, the lead bartender, whipped up one of her popular signature drinks - "Who's Your Daddy?" made with HPNOTIQ, coconut rum and a splash of pineapple juice. Norman Island was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island Treasure Island search for buried treasure ignited by discovery of ancient map. [Br. Lit.: Treasure Island] See : Treasure and is surrounded by reefs and caves making it a prime snorkeling destination. Not to be missed while visiting Norman Island is the Willie Thornton (or Willie T's as the locals call it). Floating in the harbor just off the island, the Willie T. is a dilapidated "schooner schooner (sk  `nər), sailing vessel, rigged fore-and-aft, with from two to seven masts. turned bar" where the scene can get wild. Simon, the
bartender on deck, will pour his specialty the "Grass is Always
Greener," an island cocktail mixed with HPNOTIQ, Midori and orange
juice while patrons jump off the boat's upper deck into the water.Jost Van Dyke This article is about the island in the British Virgin Islands. For the Dutch privateer, see Joost van Dyk. At roughly 8 square kilometers, Jost Van Dyke , a picturesque island nearby in White Bay, is another lovely port you'll sail by along the way. Many choose to swim ashore and enjoy the Soggy Dollar Bar. And finally, our last stop is a must. No BVI trip is complete without a trip to Foxy's, where happy hour is always an event with local kingpin, Foxy, entertaining guests and playing guitar. So, whether it's a beach in the islands or a beach paradise you'll call home this summer -- dig your toes in the sand, and head for that Tiki bar where a cool blue summer sip awaits. Who's Your Daddy? 2 oz HPNOTIQ 1 oz coconut rum 1/2 oz pineapple juice Blend with ice and serve. Garnish with an orange and paper umbrella. Editors Note: Additional HPNOTIQ recipes and digital, j-peg artwork available upon request. |
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