It’s a time to break bad habits and bad addictions. Every 28½ days the full moon reaches its zenith, a period that some say is well suited for spells that can transform lives and increase psychic abilities.

Or in Bomba’s case, just an excuse for one heck of a good time.

Bomba’s Surfside Shack, a colorful mixture of plywood and clapboard on a picturesque bay on Tortola (British Virgin Islands), is home to one of the largest full-moon parties worldwide.

Hundreds of locals, sunburned surfers, yacht owners, backpackers, and tourists fresh of the cruise ships all rub elbows with this larger than life legend, known simply as "Bomba."

Wall to wall people, all jammed into a tiny shack that looks like it’s going to fall down at any minute, search for the slightly disheveled man, with a thick beard and gold rimmed glasses. Usually under a large palm tree, stirring a black kettle, Bomba lovingly boils water in preparation for his "Mushroom Tea."

The mighty concoction contains a small dose of psychedelic, yet legal, ‘shrooms saturated in the island’s finest rum. Tea or no tea, the shack itself is worth a visit. Undies, everything from lacy thongs to bloomers, hang from the ceiling blowing in the balmy winds.

It’s a party that doesn’t stop, no matter the time or even threat of hurricane. In fact, Bomba’s Shack has been completely demolished by several hurricanes (Hurricane Marilyn was among the worst). Each time it’s miraculously hammered back together by fans the very next day.

To get there, look for Dave and his taxi under the tree behind the Blue Parrot Cafe, or flag down any of the cabbies. They all know Bomba!