“It’s time to go to the British Virgin Islands.” It’s something that’s crossed the minds of just about every die-hard traveler to the Caribbean. That’s because it’s one of the Caribbean’s great destinations, and particularly the island of Virgin Gorda. The eight-square-mile island is a haven for boaters, luxury seekers and adventurers, home to beautiful beaches, mystical places and some of the world’s best sailing. Here are 13 compelling reasons to go right now.
The moment you arrive (it’s best to get here by boat or ferry), you know you’ve reached somewhere special.
This is a place full of wonders, none more extraordinary than The Baths, the remarkable geological attraction consisting of massive boulders.
This is a place to spend the whole day and explore, swimming through imposing crevices and snorkeling, too.
The water is ultra-clear and the beach is lovely (and yes, there’s a beach bar, too).
While it’s famous for its massive naturally-formed boulders, it’s a lush place.
There’s no cooler spot in Virgin Gorda than the Tree House, an elevated bar actually set in a treehouse, above the famous Rock Café.
If you’re here on a sailing charter, you’ll definitely want to spend a night at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, sister to the famous yacht club in Sardinia and one of the Caribbean’s most beautifully outfitted marinas.
The pool at YCCS is equally stunning.
The North Sound of Virgin Gorda is one of the Caribbean’s greatest watersports hubs, thanks to the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club resort, above.
There is no resort in the Caribbean with a larger collection of watercraft for use by guests, with a fleet of more than 100 vessels to be used at your pleasure.
Of course, the Bitter End is also a great place to do nothing at all.
While it’s eponymous hotel is currently closed for renovation, Little Dix Bay is a jaw-droopingly beautiful curved stretch of beach.
And that’s just the beginning.
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