Travel & Packing

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What airport to fly into / How to get to Tortola

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Option 1 - Fly into St. Thomas (STT) - Taxi to Charlotte Amalie ferry dock (about $15 and 10 min) - Take ferry to Road Town Option 2 - Fly directly to Tortola into Beef Island Airport (EIS) - Taxi will be about 45 minutes from EIS to the resort

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What are the ferry options?

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If you are flying into St. Thomas, we recommend taking the ferry from Charlotte Amalie to Road Town in Tortola, as the fastest option. You can either buy ferry tickets at the ferry dock or beforehand online. You can also take the St.Thomas Red Hook ferry to the West End ferry in Tortola based on your arrival time and ferry schedule. For the full BVI ferry schedule & online tickets check here: https://www.aquaticrentalsvi.com/ferry-service-tortola-bvi-stt-virginislands

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Do we have to stay at the Long Bay Beach resort?

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No, not a requirement! We totally understand that the resort is on the pricey side and that you may want to stay somewhere else. If you are staying at the resort, please reserve your room by April 1st for the discounted rate. If you are not staying at the resort, please let Blake or Patrice know, if you haven't already, so we can cancel the extra rooms.

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How do we get around the island?

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There are taxis everywhere, but we will also be renting a car to have for the week to help out with picking people up from the Road Town ferry. Once you get to the resort, all the events will be walkable too.

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What should we pack?

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Passport, Swimsuits, Cover-ups, Light jacket or sweater for evenings, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Boat shoes/waterproof sandals for the boat day, Yeti or similar type cup for beach/pool (Blake & I will have liquor in our room to make beach cocktails), Phone charger, Waterproof case for boat stops, Outfit for Welcome Rehearsal Dinner, Outfit for Wedding

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What should I wear to the Rehearsal Dinner?

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Attire for the evening will be resort dinner attire. For the men, consider khaki or chino shorts and short sleeve polos. For the women, think summer dresses and dressy sandals.

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What should I wear to the Wedding?

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The wedding will be beachy cocktail attire. For the men, fully embrace your coastal style with linen or light-colored suit pants, breathable button-downs, and loafers. Ladies, dive into your best beachy elegance with summer cocktail dresses, floral-print maxis, or tea-length linen dresses. Wedges, block heels, sandals recommended. For outfit recommendations look here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlkFmhcopjsdiMhisvDQdpxGwzdjpjds2Fj6tUHemag/edit?usp=sharing

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What amenities does the resort offer?

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Long Bay Beach Resort exclusive amenities: - Resort Pool & Swim-up Bar - Beach Cabanas, chairs, and towels - Fitness Center, open daily 7am to 9pm - Complimentary Yoga every Thurs & Sun at 8am - Tennis & Pickleball Courts - Paddleboard & Surf rentals - Poolside Cafe - 1748 Coffee Shop - Johnny's Beach Bar - The Cure, onsite spa menu: https://www.longbay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NEW-THE-CURE-BROCHURE-2024.pdf

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If we are staying longer, do you have any other recommendations?

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We hope that you are able to see and do as much as possible! If you are sticking around after the wedding weekend, here are some things we recommend checking out: - Day trip to St. John and go to Turtle Bay Beach (where we got engaged) - Hiking in St. John (it's preserved as a National Park so the views are beautiful) - Day trip to Virgin Gorda and visit the iconic baths - Check out live music at the island local bars - Caribbean Rum Tastings - Visit Anegada Island, known for the coral & marine life - Spend a day in St. Thomas and experience the French heritage