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  Jost Van Dyke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
At roughly 8 square kilometers, Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the four main islands of the British Virgin Islands, the northern portion of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Jost Van Dyke lies about 5 miles to the northwest of Tortola and 5 miles to the north of Saint John.
Jost Van Dyke was likely first spotted by Christopher Columbus and his crew on their second voyage in 1493.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jost_Van_Dyke   (373 words)

  
 The British Virgin Islands - Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke is said to have been named for an early Dutch settler, formerly a pirate.
Jost Van Dyke is said to have been named for an early Dutch settler, a former pirate.
Explore Jost Van Dyke's history in the vegetation-covered ruins of centuries-old sugar mills, or on the old trails that crisscross the island.
www.bvitourism.com /jost-van-dyke   (476 words)

  
 Sandcastle - Our Island - Jost Van Dyke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jost Van Dyke is one of the British Virgin Islands.
Jost is a volcanic island of approximately 8 square miles, and lies about 5 miles northwest of Tortola, 7 miles northeast of St. Thomas, and 5 miles north of St. John.
John C. Lettsome (founder of the British Medical Society) was born on Little Jost Van Dyke in 1744, and William Thornton (architect of the U.S. Capitol building and the first U.S. Secretary of Patents) was born on Jost, both children of original Quaker settlers.
www.sandcastle-bvi.com /island.html   (284 words)

  
 Directory of Jost Van Dyke British Virgin Islands
Jost Van Dyke, one of the British Virgin Islands, in the Lesser Antilles, separating the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Jost Van Dyke only offers a handful of places to stay but features several dining choices, as it's a popular stopover point for the yachting set.
There's not a whole lot of activity on Jost Van Dyke, but islanders apparently take their food and drink seriously: There are at least a dozen bars and restaurants on the tiny isle.
reservationsbvi.com /JostVanDyke/index.html   (1635 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke BVI Preservation Society
A British Virgin Islands private, not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to the preservation of the island of Jost Van Dyke – its land, the surrounding sea, its living creatures, and its culture through conservation, cultivation, education, and research.
In the 17th Century, Quaker pioneers came to Jost and established plantations that became dependent on slave labor.
Jost Van Dyke is one of the last islands to reflect the life and beauty of the Caribbean.
www.jvdps.org   (768 words)

  
 :::::Jvd Water Sports :::::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
We are pleased to share with you the fabulous diving and natural beauty of Jost Van Dyke and the BVI's.
Jost Van Dyke SCUBA and BVI Eco-Tours exist to bring you the best the Caribbean has to offer.
So whether you are an avid diver, a curious snorkeler, beachcomber, hiker, kayaker, surfer, sport fisher, or naturalist, jost van dyke Water Sportsand bvi eco-tours will provide you with the ultimate eco-adventures, Water Sports, and scuba diving.
www.jvdwatersports.com   (328 words)

  
 Ultimate BVI - The British Virgin Islands Resource
Jost Van Dyke, a four-square mile island to the north of Tortola's West End.
Once the reputed hideaway for a Dutch pirate of the same name, Jost Van Dyke still welcomes travelers looking for a remote, rustic retreat and first-rate hiking trails.
The best beaches are found at Great Harbor, a beachside West Indian village and White Bay, while Main Street is a sandy strip of beach holding the BVI customs house and several, small beach cafes famed for their freshly baked banana bread and coconut muffins.
www.ultimatebvi.com /jost.html   (150 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Foxy is founder of the Jost Van Dyke Preservation Society.
Jost Van Dyke has lots of goats but no chickens.
Much of the diving is in water of under 80 ft, with the reefs generally being in excellent condition.
www.here.vi /BVI/Jost_Van_Dyke/jost_van_dyke.html   (695 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke Tourist
Jost Van Dyke is what you want, but so rarely get, from an island vacation.
Here you'll have quiet days lounging in a hammock under the palm trees, and lively nights sharing stories with yachties about their travels around the islands.
If you are island hopping, Jost Van Dyke makes a for a great stop with it’s popular swim-up Soggy Dollar bar and friendly locals.
www.jostvandyketourist.com   (291 words)

  
 Virgin Islands Real Estate-Jost Van Dyke-Vacation Real Estate British Virgin Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jost Van Dyke represents a re-entry into a simpler time -- a quieter, natural, elemental, serene and relaxed life-style.
Based on discussions with charter boat companies, Jost Van Dyke continues to be one of the most enjoyable islands in the Caribbean.
The site is protected by a barrier reef to the north, Little Jost Van Dyke, Green Cay and Sandy Spit to the east, Jost Van Dyke to the west and Diamond Cay to the south.
www.diamondcaymarina.com   (842 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke Vacation Rentals in British Virgin Islands - Pink House on White Bay, Jost van Dyke from Vacation ...
Pink House is one of only three houses on secluded White Bay, Jost van Dyke.
At the dock on Jost van Dyke, take a taxi to Pink House; Olivia will have opened the house just prior to the arrival time that you indicated when you called her to confirm.
If you are interested in "Pink House on White Bay, Jost van Dyke", a Jost Van Dyke Villa / Home, click here to send them an email.
www.vacationhomes.com /5180   (533 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke travel guide - Wikitravel
Jost Van Dyke is an island in the British Virgin Islands.
It has one of the most spectacular sandy beaches available, is usually not too crowded, and even has a path around the island so you can look at the local flora and fauna.
Walking between the tiny main "town" on Great Harbor, up over the hill to White Bay is one of more peaceful, beautiful short walks in the Caribbean, allowing views from Tortolla all the way across St. John to St. Thomas in the distance.
wikitravel.org /en/Jost_Van_Dyke   (759 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands
The ferry dock extends via a small road, The Alley, transecting the plain to the local Ice House (which has ice by the block as well as cubes) and a delightful bypass road, Back Street, that forms an arc toward the back and invites a stroll through this interesting community.
Jost Van Dyke has lots of goats but no chickens (for which will be grateful the late sleepers unused to rural life with roosters crowing at dawn).
Great Tobago, a little-visited island on the other side of Jost Van Dyke in the westernmost BVI, with remote and advanced dive sites, is a marine sanctuary for a nesting colony of the magnificent frigatebird.
www.b-v-i.com /JostVanDyke/default.htm   (2078 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke: Caribbean Rental Villas, Your Virgin Island Vacation
The beachfront White Bay Villas and Seaside Cottages on Jost Van Dyke are the perfect place for a Virgin Island vacation with serenity, peace and relaxation.
The fabulous people that work and live on the Island were so genuine in their kindness and hospitality.
With a year-round population of less than 150 residents, Jost Van Dyke retains the island culture that much of the Caribbean has lost.
www.jostvandyke.com   (669 words)

  
 EscapeBVI - Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Five miles west of Tortola, lies Jost Van Dyke, a four-square mile island, reputed to be a hideout for the Dutch pirate this island is named after.
The main village of Jost Van Dyke is located along the sandy beach of Great Harbour and is a mandatory stop for sailors and a must see day trip for anyone staying on Tortola.
A mountainous island, with beaches at White Bay and Great Harbor Bay on the south coast, Jost Van Dyke is home to less than 300 residents.
www.escape-bvi.com /JostVanDyke.aspx   (419 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
I’ll never forget my first sighting of Jost, a four-square-mile stretch of sand and hiking trails and once the hideaway of a 17th-century Dutch pirate of the same name.
But whatever the case, when I first glimpsed Jost from the deck of our 54-foot catamaran, it was like a vision in my dreams: an enchanted, powdery white beach bordered by a row of palm trees arched against the lush green hills.
The two Jost van Dyke devotees still maintain a summer home in Maine, but they are on-site year-round, with occasional jaunts to the Northeastern United States to visit children and grandkids.
www.postcardsforyou.com /jostvandyke.html   (896 words)

  
 Wayward Sailor - St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands - About Us
Jost Van Dyke, one of the British Virgin Islands, is a very laid back island of only 180 people.
Experience a morning snorkel and beautiful sail to Jost Van Dyke where you can visit the famous Foxy's bar for lunch and be entertained by the Fox himself.
*Jost Van Dyke is a foreign country and requires proof of U.S. citizenship.:
www.waywardsailor.net /jost/index.htm   (151 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jost Van Dyke is an island that beckons.
The area’s most famous historical site is the ruin of John Lettsom’s home and birthplace on neighbouring Little Jost Van Dyke, then a cotton plantation.
Nearly all visitors to Jost Van Dyke arrive by yacht but for those who are enjoying a land based vacation one can rent small powerboats or go on a daysail.
www.bviwelcome.com /articles/jvd   (1115 words)

  
 Foxy and Jost Van Dyke
Foxy and Jost Van Dyke is a delightful tale about a very Colorful Caribbean Character and his unique island paradise.
The island of Jost Van Dyke - whose population is barely a hundred West Indian souls - is only a few hours sail from Tortola, St. Thomas, or St. John.
In January 1988, he’ll be having his 20th anniversery in business, and already the locals are hatching plans to make it to the party of the decade.
www.americanparadisepublishing.com /Foxy.html   (753 words)

  
 The British Virgin Islands - Beaches on Other Islands in the BVI
Declared a National Park in 1991, Diamond Cay is located off Long Bay, Jost Van Dyke and is a bird sanctuary.
The volcanic nature of the island is more pronounced on the windward side, with bare, rocky cliffs, while the leeward side is lined with sandy beaches.
Little Jost Van Dyke features stretches of powder white sandy beaches for day anchoring and snorkelling and nearby dive sites include Twin Towers, two large rock formations rising from 90 feet with smaller rock formations.
www.bvitourism.com /other-islands/beaches   (452 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke - Traveler Reviews - THE BEST! - TripAdvisor
Jost Van Dyke is seriously heaven on earth.
The food is fantastic and the beach...Words cannot describe the beauty and the weather.
Jost Van Dyke: White Bay Villas and Seaside Cottages: "slice of perfection"
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g580449-r4102200-Jost_Van_Dyke_Brit...   (1676 words)

  
 Cruise Critic Destinations: Jost Van Dyke
Legend has it that this delicious -- and potent -- cocktail was invented by bartenders at Jost's Soggy Dollar Bar.
The mountainous Jost Van Dyke, just 4 miles long and home to about 150 residents, is compact -- and one of the Caribbean's true getaway spots with nary a posh resort or casino in sight.
The most famous attraction on Jost (pronounced Yost) is Foxy's, a sprawling open-air bar in Great Harbour that's centered around the infamous Foxy.
www.cruisecritic.com /ports/newport.cfm?ID=7   (447 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Mountainous Jost Van Dyke, just a few minutes boat ride from Tortola, is known for its outstanding white sand beaches and beach bars.
A four-square mile island to the north of Tortola 's West End, Jost Van Dyke was the supposed hideaway of a Dutch pirate of the same name.
For a detailed road map of Jost Van Dyke, click here.
mtimothyokeefe.com /bvi/JostVanDyke.htm   (113 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke Vacation Rental
Jost Van Dyke, the perfect place for your next vacation!
With only a few homes built in the area, White Bay remains Jost's most exclusive and least inhabited spot to vacation.
Lounge by the water's edge with a pina colada or dive into the warm Caribbean water.
www.findrentals.com /10843.html   (536 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke
These are terrible photos, all taken with the setting for flourescent light.
Jost Van Dyke is a half hour ferry ride out of Cruz Bay, a small British Virgin Island St Jonian destination spot.
Where the St Jonians in the know escape from the hustle and bustle of our busy Island life.....
www.caribbeaninspired.com /caribbean/photos/jost-van-dyke.htm   (327 words)

  
 Sandcastle Hotel, Jost Van Dyke
Getting to Sandcastle is easiest from Tortola, but airline fare variations and frequent flyer programs may be more economical to land on St. Thomas.
Either way, you will need to get to West End Tortola where either the ferry will bring you to Jost Van Dyke.
From Beef Island Airport (Tortola), a cab will bring you to West End; you must take a ferry from St. Thomas, or the hotel can arrange for a water taxi to bring you directly into White Bay from Red Hook, St. Thomas.
www.wiol.com /bvi/Sandcastle/map.html   (134 words)

  
 Sandcastle a small hotel on White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
scape, unwind, and truly refresh yourself with a getaway to Sandcastle, a small hotel on White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands, set on one of the most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean.
Small, friendly, laid-back, Sandcastle offers you the barefoot, rejuvenating retreat in the Caribbean that many have only dreamed of.
When you visit Sandcastle, you will experience the Caribbean from a perspective that no other place can offer - fabulous beachside views of the Virgin Islands, an island community of 150 people that welcome you, and a casual attitude that make no demands on you.
www.sandcastle-bvi.com   (226 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands, Stock Photography
Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands, Stock Photography
XBV32920 - Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, negative
XBV33017 - View of Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, negative
www.cdislands.com /html/photos/photos_bvi9.htm   (146 words)

  
 Jost Van Dyke, BVI (British Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands) | Frommers.com
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