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I obviously did not stay here. This famous villa is on the end of a peninsula at the West End of Tortola. Actually there are two villas here and prices range from 9000-15600 a week for the larger Steele Point villa where the Gestalt goes from 6800-7500 Leave a Comment
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A 9-bedroom resort on the tiny Saba Rock Island located in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda.
It hosts a variety of watersport activities.
To experience more activities, take the ferry to the mainland of Virgin Gorda at Bitter End Yacht Club. Leave a Comment
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Pretentious, snotty, unable to deal with bikini clad Sara....
Stay here only if you brought a coat and tie....and if you're looking to waste a good deal of money.
amazing swimming pool, I have to admit. Leave a Comment
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If you're really into watersports and if you like eating a lot of good food, then this place is perfect for you. There are only few hotels with all-inclusive meals in the BVI, and BEYC is one of them.
The rooms are in bungalows nestled into the hills, with perfect balconies and hammocks. A number of beaches, kayaks, surfing, hobiecats, sailing classes, excursions and a breathtaking setting make this a really really fantastic place.
You can only get here by boat! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: North Sound, Virgin GordaOther Contact: www.beyc.com
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During our stay in the BVI we stayed in a private house on Tortola. However, we wanted to get to know at least one of the fantastic resorts on the islands so we booked ourselves on night in the Little Dix Bay Resort on Virgin Gorda. What a great decision. This place is magic!
Founded by Rockefeller in the 1960s this hotel brought tourism to the British Virgin Islands. The Queen spent some time here when she visited the BVI aboard the Britannica. So it's no surprise that Little Dix is rather expensive. Luckily we got a great deal, the normal price for our ocean cottage would have been approx. 850$ plus tax and service charge. If you aren't on a budget you should at least spend a night here though. It's worth every cent spent!
We were welcomed by a driver at the ferry with scented cool towels and ice cold water. He welcomed us with the words "Welcome to Paradise". At the reception we met another driver who brought us to our room in one of the golf cars that provide transportation in the large resort. He welcomed us with a friendly "Welcome Home". All staff member were incredibly friendly and make you feel like a queen yourself.
The resort is located at a half a mile crescent white beach. The sea is turquoise and calm and perfect for spending some lazy time in the water. I especially liked the floats that are available at the beach. You can just lie down on them and float along the water. Wonderful. You can also take your snorkelling gear (which you can rent for free at the watersports desk btw) and lie down on a float and snorkel the lazy way. Soooo relaxing!
Our Ocean Cottage was wonderful, too. It came with a modern bathroom with a fantastic powerful shower and bathtub, air conditioning which keeps the mosquitos away, a bottle of rum and three apples, the most comfortable bed I have ever stayed in and a location maybe 10 metres from the beach.
The resort is located in a huge garden which is as clean and organised as you can imagine. Seems like Little Dix employs the best gardeners on the islands! There is a fantastic hilltop spa with a panorama yoga plateau and a small but lovely infinity pool, there are more tennis courts than in Wimbledon, breakfasts are supposed to be fantastic (we chose to spend some time at the beach instead!) and you can book watersports activities, boat trips and picnics in the resort. There also is a free boat shuttle service to Devil's Bay/The Baths and free snorkelling gear rental. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveAddress: Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, BVIDirections: The entrance to the wonderful gardens of the resort is just a short walk from the ferry dock at Spanish Town.Website: www.littledixbay.com
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During our two days on Virgin Gorda we had the chance to visit Katitche Point Greathouse, the most fantastic villa in the BVI. The German owner had invited us to show us around the villa and to have lunch on the fantastic verandah overlooking several small islands. We even got the chance to jump into their fantastic infinity pool. If I were rich I now know where I would stay for my next visit to the BVI. This place is magic.
You can rent Katitche Point Greathouse all for yourself or for up to 10 people. There are four suites, all with a lovely bathroom and a great view and verandah, and there is the "Master Bedroom", a fantastic suite with a gorgeous view from the bed, with a spa bathroom which includes coy carps and a lot of rubber duckies. You will spend a lot of time on the verandah and in the pool, but there also is the chance to go inside. The huge main house has a huge dining table, a professional kitchen, the obligatory BOSE sound system, a TV area and the crow's nest, the top floor where you can lie down under the stars. Everything is furnished and decorated in a very stylish and warm way.
Prices are high but worth it. A holiday spent here must be magic. Included in the rental rate is the maid service, the butler and concierge service. If you want to have a little extra luxury you can hire a private chef for the time you are there. I can recommend the chef, the lunch we had there was excellent!!! Leave a Comment
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This is the most beautiful I have ever stayed at, and I doubt it can get any better.
The location of Biras Creek isunique - touched by three seas, the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the North Sound. You can reach the resort only by boat or by walking over from the Bitter End Yacht club.
And every little detail is PERFECT!
it's a huuuuuge area, among hills, with a "rough" coast and a quiet beach. You have your own bicycle so that you get everywhere easily.
Lots of watersport facilities like hoby cat, windsurfing, kayaking, a great pool.
Restaurant with a breathtaking view and the best lobster I ever had. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Northern tip of Virgin GordaDirections: Take a boat from Gun Creek in the north of Virgin Gorda
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Marina Cay is on a private island off Beef Island.
There are 12 rooms with balconys all overlooking the sea. A beautiful coral reef encircles the island.
We got this picture on the way out from the airplane.
We did not stay here but it looks nice.. Leave a Comment Theme: Hotel
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Just a few notes that might be helpful for your planning:
Hotels on the BVI can be expensive if you don't know where to start looking. There are quite a few luxurious resorts, however, there are also many small affordable guesthouses, the "Jewels of the BVI". You can find a list here .
Please note that all big hotel chains are not represented on the BVI, no Hilton, no Marriot, no Holiday Inn etc. This means that no big hotel blocks destroy the views of the nature. Some of the resorts, including the biggest one on the island, you can hardly see from the sea! They are hidden behind palmtrees.
You can rent villas that reach from small huts on the beach with basic equipment to the most luxurious villas with your own private chef. Both have a special charme I guess!
We stayed in a private house without airconditioning. Mosquitoes and the heat kept us awake most nights. If you are a mosquito-magnet as I am you might want to consider staying in a room with A/C.
Government tax and a service charge will be added to all your hotel bills.
It's quite normal that you won't get room keys in the hotels of the BVI. We stayed in one of the best resorts on the islands and didn't get one. As there is nearly 100% safety on the islands locking doors isn't necessary. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Cane Garden Beach Hotel is locally owned and it is the liveliest spot on the beach. The beach is very pretty.
Charter boats anchor off shore in front of the restaurant.
There is live entertainment at night.
We didn't stay here. We just stopped in the restaurant for a cool drink and the view.
That is the island of Jost Van Dyke in the background. Many go over there on day trips. Leave a Comment Theme: Hotel
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