Little
Dix Bay is a garden with a focus on ultimate privacy for its fiercely
dedicated clientele.
Set around a crescent-shaped bay and protected by a coral reef, Little
Dix Bay is an idyllic setting for an active or relaxing vacation.
History
Virgin
Gorda was named in 1493 by Columbus, who saw in the islands that now
frame Little Dix Bay the silhouette of a portly woman lying on her back -
Virgin Gorda translates to Fat Virgin.
The island was a fairly desolate agricultural community when Laurance S.
Rockefeller established the resort.
Planning and land acquisition began in 1958 and the resort opened in
1964.
A believer in hiring and training local people to proudly serve the
island, Mr Rockefeller discovered a friendly, highly motivated work force among
the residents of Virgin Gorda.
With an employee-guest ratio of three to one, Virgin Gordians still
graciously serve guests today at Little Dix Bay.
Accommodation
The Hotel consists of 98
Guest Rooms including four One-bedroom Suites and 2 New Villas. The rooms seem
to grow out of the landscape. The patios and porches take advantage of Virgin
Gorda's plentiful trade winds.
All
rooms are equipped with:
Air
condition
Telephone
Casually
elegant interior design
Some
rooms are six-sided, pavilion style architecture.
Services & Facilities
Little
Dix Bay offers a regular ferry service
to its sister resort, Caneel Bay on St. John, US Virgin Islands.
The scenic, 90 minute trip westward through the Sir Francis Drake channel
features breathtaking views of emerald islands and turquoise waters.
Among the highlights are vistas of Tortola, Norman and Peter Islands,
Cooper and Ginger Islands, Beef Island and Scrub Island
Leisure
Activities:
Hiking
excursions to Virgin Gorda's natural wonders
Visit
the famous Baths at Devil's Bay
Water
taxi to one of 13 nearby secluded beaches
Island
sightseeing trips by jeep, boat or taxi
Day
trips to Tortola, St. Thomas or Caneel Bay on St. John
Private
beach picnics
Sports & Recreational Activities:
Seven
all-weather courts
Tennis
clinics, private lessons and special tennis packages
Water
sports:
Sailing,
Windsurfing
(about 40min away, they offer it at the Bitterend yacht club),
Water-skiing,
Boat
rentals,
Deep
sea fishing,
Diving,
Snorkeling
Beach:
The
pristine half-mile crescent beach is considered one of the finest in the world.
A
beach of this calibre is rare anywhere outside of the south Pacific region.
Laurance Rockefeller, founder of Little Dix Bay, named it his "wilderness
beach".
Bars & Restaurants
The
Pavilion - a distinctive structure due to its four signature conical
shingled roofs and all of the tables have a tremendous view of the Caribbean
Sea.
Under the Pavilion, the dining is distinctive as well.
Executive Chef Benoit Pepin serves a popular daily breakfast and lunch
buffet and candlelight dinner.
Menu highlights include international favorites with island flavors and
Caribbean specialties with a French flair.
Cocktails are served.
The
Beach Grill - an open air dining facility situated directly adjacent to the
water activities desk and a few stone steps from the beach.
During the day, guests can order light lunches, fruit plates and cooling
beverages and in the evening, an attractive menu serving grilled selections and
innovative salads are available.
The Beach Grill specializes in fresh seafood including the legendary
local lobster.
Evenings are highlighted with tiki torches tucked into the beachfront,
creating a romantic glow.
Bar:
An
afternoon tea, complete with English scones and clotted cream, is served near
the Wallaba-shingled bar under the Pavilion.
Location
Little
Dix Bay is located in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands only 5
minutes from Virgin Gorda Airport and half a mile from the Virgin Gorda Yacht
Hatbour. Puerto Rico is 90 miles east and St Thomas 26 miles north-east. Just
off the Francis Drake Channel, the hotel can be reached from San Juan, St Thomas
or Tortola.
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