BVI NIGHTLIFE

One of the BVI's best nightspots is also a good place during the day, albeit a little quieter. On Jost Van Dyke, Foxy's Tamarind Bar, 284-495-9258, is a legend throughout the Caribbean, thanks to the boats that frequent this beach bar and pass the word on to other boaters. The yachties so love this joint that many have even removed clothing--shoes, T-shirts, even bras--and stapled them to the posts and the underside of the palm-thatched roof.

Whether you come by for lunch or dinner, you'll have your choice of West Indian specialties like curried chicken rotis or burgers and plenty of drinks. But the real treat is Foxy himself.

Foxy, aka Philicianno Callwood, is a one-man show greeting incoming guests with impromptu songs that may feature a political viewpoint, the president of the US, the person at the next table, or Foxy himself. Sung to a calypso beat, these off-the-cuff tunes bring Foxy's loyal fans back for more. Every year, Foxy's really celebrates with the Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta in early September.

Over in Tortola, the hottest spot is Bomba's Shack, 284-495-4148, best known as home of the full moon parties. These blowouts are some of the best-known parties in the Caribbean--don't be surprised to see some wild action at these bashes.