2 Best Hotels in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

Sailing's the thing at this busy marina in the nautically inclined North Sound, where the long-popular hotel has been recently rebuilt with new Marina Villas that feature a sail-loft vibe and shoreline decks, plus several overwater bungalows. There's a busy social scene at this pleasant maritime village, with guests gathering to swap tales at the boat-shaped beach bar and dine on fresh local seafood, pad thai, and house-made desserts at the Buoy Room restaurant. The Sunchaser Dive shop organizes SCUBA trips, windsurfing lessons, sailing trips. and more. One thing that hasn't changed: the only way to reach the Bitter End is by boat. 

This swanky laid-back resort offers a gorgeous crescent of sand, plenty of activities, excellent restaurants, and sleek rooms, suites, and villas with bright, clean mid-century modern furniture and a casual feel that match the resort's "barefoot luxury" ethos. You can swim, sun, and snorkel any time of the day or night, play tennis or enjoy the spa, or just relax with a good book. The hotel's restaurants serve stellar food, but you're only a five-minute drive from Spanish Town's less expensive restaurants and shopping. The gardens are gorgeous, with lots of lush plantings kept snipped to perfection. Depending on when you visit, your fellow guests could be honeymooners or folks who've spent a week or two in the winter season for years.