Our Very Own Beauty Queen!

From July 7 thru 10, 2011, our very own Carol Tuohy represented the Virgin Islands as Mrs. U.S. Virgin Islands in the United States All World Beauties Pageant held at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, Illinois.

There were 17 other contestants, the oldest of them being 40; she is 71!  She won Best Talent by doing ribbon dancing - she danced to the Everly Brothers song “Wake Up, Little Susie.”  She started with a “poodle skirt” which was then ripped off to reveal a black leotard for dancing!  At her age, she still can jump high in the air, get down on the floor and back up with no assistance, all the while twirling her ribbons on sticks.  The crowd went wild!

She also won Best Fashion Wear.  She wore a black sleeveless sheath dress with a drop waist, a hounds-tooth black and white long scarf through the belt loops, black and white jewelry, black and white heels, and topped it all off with a black straw hat with a turned up brim of black and white hounds-tooth.  All the other contestants wore cocktail dresses, she thought she did the wrong thing, but went with it. And what do you know, it must have pleased the judges!

She would have loved to bring the title home, but 1^st Runner-Up was not bad... =)

She has won 3 titles in the past 10 years representing the Virgin Islands: 
Ms. V.I. Senior America 2001, Ms. Senior Sweetheart of America 2008,
and Ms. Classic Queen of Hope 2010.

Soggy Dollar Bar - JVD

The Soggy Dollar Bar, located on White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI. The birthplace of the "Original" Painkiller, (a very popular rum drink among many guests who sail or motor into White Bay).

The island of Jost Van Dyke is only 4 miles long, population less than 200, and is known for its "barefoot" lifestyle. There is no dock at this stop so guests will have to swim ashore, this is also where to the bar gets it's name - their motto is "Jump in and get your dollars soggy, then spend them at the Soggy Dollar Bar".

Guests can relax in the hammocks under the palm trees, go snorkeling, play some fun beach games, and order a World Famous "Painkiller" from the bar that created it.  There is also the option of shopping at the boutique, then you take home one or more of their t-shirts with all the catchy phrases about vacationing and partying in the islands.

Join us on our BVI trip and see first hand what a great place this is!

The Baths of Virgin Gorda

We recently had a potential guest on our Facebook Page ask the question, "What is 'The Baths'?", so we decided to share some information on it with everyone else.

"The Baths" are situated about 1.2 miles (2 km) south off the maintown Spanish Town at the southern tip of the island between Spring Bay and Devil's Bay. "The Baths" are an area of unique geologic formations and one of the BVI's major tourist destinations.

At "The Baths", the beach shows evidence of the island's volcanic origins, which deposited granite that eroded into piles of boulders on the beach. The boulders form natural tidal pools, tunnels, arches and scenic grottoes that are open to the sea. The largest boulders are about 40 feet (12 m) long.

Since 1990 the area has been a "BVI National Park" as are the adjacent bays, and the area is a major tourist attraction, with swimming and snorkeling being the main attractions.

There a several different trails through "The Baths", designed for the young and agile and also for those who are not as agile as they once were. On these trails, you'll come across some boulder formations that are a must see, namely, Neptune's Hideaway, Grand Cavern (The Cathedral), The Anvil, Skull Rock and The Throne.

"The Baths" are referred to by some as "The 8th Natural Wonder of the World". Join us on our BVI Trip and find out why that is.

New Horizons & Breakaway Fireworks Cruise

Join us and celebrate St. John's Carnival and Independence Day aboard New Horizons and Breakaway on Monday, July 4, 2011! We board at the Sapphire Beach Resort Marina at 7PM... Guests will be greeted with their first cold drink of the evening and a grand variety of Hors D'oevres. We will anchor so you willl have a front row seat to the Fireworks off of St. John.

Menu:

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Filet of Beef kabobs with an assortment of Fresh Vegetables

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Salmon Crotini with cream cheese, red onion, peppers, dill & lox

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Chicken Drummettes slowly cooked with a honey BBQ Dressing

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Mushroom caps stuffed with a blend of Pesto, Pinenuts and Peppers and topped with melted Mozzarella Cheese

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Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

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Chilled Shrimp served over a bed of lettuce with Lemons & Cocktail Sauce

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Dessert: Homemade Fudge Chewy Brownies topped with Strawberries

This includes an open bar all evening:

Freeflowing Champagne with Strawberries

Red & White Wine

and of course cocktails

New Horizons: $90/PERSON (Children 12 & under - $45)

BREAKAWAY: $80/PERSON (Children 12 & under - $40)

Time: 7PM - 10PM

Monday, July 4, 2011

FIREWORKS START AT 9PM!

Reservations Required!

(340) 775-1171 / (800) 808-7604

New Horizons Dinner Cruise

Sunsets in the Caribbean are spectacular! The best way to enjoy the sunset is, of course, from the water, where the view is unobstructed and a friendly crew is there to see to your every need.

We board at the Sapphire Beach Resort Marina at 5:00PM. You are greeted and given a brief history of the boat and orientation, along with your first cold drink of the evening and a starter of Tomato & Basil Bruschetta and Smoked Salmon & Caviar over cream cheese rounds.

We then set sail to a picture-perfect cove to anchor for a buffet-style dinner.

Menu:

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Appetizers:

Classic Caesar Salad tossed with Homemade toasted Croutons

Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

Smoked Salmon & Caviar over cream cheese rounds

Entrees:

Fresh Mahi Mahi (as fresh as you can get)

Island-Style Caribbean Chicken Breast baked in a Homemade Sweet & Sour Suace

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Side Dishes:

Tri-color Fussilli mixed with grapes and vegetables in a Sweet & Creamy Honey Dressing

Green Beans tossed with Crumbled Feta Cheese, Onion, Dill & a Creamy Italian Dressing

Assortment of Homemade Breads

Monatage of Fresh Fruits & Vine Ripened Seasonal Fruits

Dessert:

Chocolate Jungle: Homemade Brownies topped with Fresh Kiwis & Strawberries

New York Style Cheesecake

Beverages:

Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks include -

Red & White Wine

Free flowing Champagne with Strawberries

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Liquors

Sodas

PREMIUM STOCKED OPEN BAR!

Dates: Tuesdays thru Fridays

Time: 5PM - 8PM

Cost: $85/PERSON

EXCLUSIVE DINNER TRIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE!

With a booking of 15 or more people, New Horizons is yours for the evening! Here are a few options:

Champagne Sunset Cruise - 5PM-7PM

$70/PERSON + 15% Gratuity (15 Guests Minimum)

Classic Dinner Cruise - 5PM-8PM

$85/PERSON + 15% Gratuity (15 Guests Minimum)

Live Music Available

Elegant Dinner Cruise - 5PM-8PM

$120/PERSON + 15% Gratuity (15 Guests Minimum)

Sunset and Moonlight Cruise - 5PM-8PM

$90/PERSON + 15% Gratuity (15 Guests Minimum)

Surf and Turf Dinner Cruise - 5PM-8PM

$145/PERSON + 15% Gratuity (20 Guests Minimum)

Check out our website (http://newhorizons.daysails.com/) for detailed menus and more information.

New Horizons Improvements!

New Horizons has been out of the water for about 10 days... but she's back now and better than before!

Take a look at her in the boatyard getting spruced-up:

Even our smallest crew member was around to give a helping hand:

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Staff Appreciation Lunch

The 'Behind-the-Scenes' members of the New Horizons & Breakaway Charters staff was taken out to lunch by the owners (Tim & Holly), to show their appreciation for all the hard work throughout the year.

Marty & Patrick 

Toni, Terri, Marla & Carol

Rita, Tim & Christina

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One of our other Behind-the-Scenes members could not be there (Jodi L.), but we all had a drink on her behalf.

A wonderful time was had by all and the renewed purpose of another successful year was the departing theme.