You recognize it the second you start to descend towards the water. You see them: the towering, imposing, big boulders, scattered all around the panorama as if a large had been enjoying marbles. That is The Baths, and it’s a mystical, otherworldly, astonishingly stunning nook of the Caribbean island of Virgin Gorda, a pure rock formation that’s fairly in contrast to the rest within the area — or the world, for that matter.
It’s simply one of many explanation why vacationers immediately fall in love with the place: there’s one thing distinctive right here, one thing mysterious, one thing fantastic. It’s uncrowded, it’s for vacationers within the know, for individuals who are prepared to enterprise a bit of additional.
We’ve been touring to Virgin Gorda for years, and it’s a vacation spot that occupies a rarefied place within the minds of numerous die-hard Caribbean aficionados.
There’s the road meals in Spanish City; the infinite good cheer on the Bitter Finish; the always-fun scene at Leverick Bay; the serenity at Little Dix.
And Virgin Gorda is as soon as once more discovering itself prime of thoughts for stylish vacationers, from the profitable relaunch of Saba Rock to the continued rebirth on the BEYC, with increasingly folks discovering the one-of-a-kind vibes on this eight-square-mile island.
However our favourite method to keep in Virgin Gorda is at all times in a villa. There’s no higher method to really expertise residing in Virgin Gorda; heading to the Riteway, packing up a picnic and heading for Savannah Bay; discovering your self intoxicated with the majesty of the views; eating out on the spectacular CocoMaya.
The island is dwelling to some breathtaking trip houses, significantly within the Virgin Gorda Villa Leases portfolio. Most of them have magnificent views of the inexperienced hills of the BVI (we love Seaside Goals on Mahoe Bay, with charges at about $14,000 per week).
In case you’re set on a resort, there are some choices past the well-known charms of the Rosewood (which has rooms for $2,555 per evening); the tiny, adults-only Cornucopia is a good immersion into genuine Virgin Gorda experiences, with rooms at $850 per evening in a villa-style setting.
Leverick Bay has rooms for $679 proper now, with Saba Rock’s charges at $922 per evening.
It’s additionally simpler than ever to get to Virgin Gorda and its tiny airport. When you can take a ship switch or ferry, the most suitable choice proper now could be flying to San Juan and hopping on luxurious airline Tradewind Aviation, which is working service on its Pilatus PC12 plane (we love the expertise flying on them) and can take you on to Virgin Gorda. Flight costs as little as $456 relying on the time of day.
