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Sandy Cay

Jost Van Dyke
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: A small island west of Tortola is prized for its natural botanical gardens and pristine white-sand beaches.
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Titusville, New Jersey, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

What an incredible spot to relax on the beach for a day! The white sand and blue water were surreal! More

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West Hartford, Connecticut
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

We sailed to Sandy Cay with Kekoa sailing. There is no dock, so we have to jump ship to swim the shore. Just walking on sandy cay was a dream. This stretch of beach is the one that you dream about. The sand is so soft and there is nothing like it anywhere. If I find myself to be a... More

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

Our family of 4 rented a boat and a captain for the day to take us around to the various islands in the area. Sandy Cay was our very favorite. Secluded and oh so peaceful! Just like Gilligans Island, but smaller. We tied our boat to a mooring on the southern beach side then swam( with our fins) a short... More

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San Francisco, California
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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
186 helpful votes 186 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2011
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Sandy Cay is one of those islands that you picture in the brochures. Small. Deserted. Only available by boat. It has a nice sandy beach on the southern side, a small pond in the middle (bring insect repellent for sure) and makes for an adventurous hike or a secluded spot for lunch or day stopover on your boat. Careful when... More

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Chicago, IL
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2006
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If you go to the British Virgin Islands, Sandy Cay cannot be missed. It could quite possibly be the most beautiful island there is! The sand is as soft as powder and just as white. You can see nearly 40 feet below through the water, that's how crystal clear it is. Something else a lot of people might not know... More

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