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Hotel Reviews:
British Virgin Islands
Little Dix Bay 09/13/01
Reviewers Rating:  Excellent
My wife and I just returned from the most wonderful vacation we have ever had. We spent a week at Little Dix and could not have been more impressed. Originally heading for a sister resort in the Grenadines, that ended up closing early for renovations, our reservations were honored at Little Dix.
The moment we arrived at the tiny Beef Island airport our bags were rounded up and then we were whisked away via boat to the resort. Rum punch in hand, we had the boat to ourselves for the 20-minute ride.
The standard ocean view room was fine, though I recommend you get a bigger room as far away from the sometimes-busy pier. With all the action there it tends to be loud at times. The rooms on either the east or west end seemed to be nicest. The grounds were beautiful and staff was very accommodating.
Being the beginning of slow/hurricane season (September), we practically had the resort to ourselves after Labor Day. This was both good and bad. It was great only sharing the 1/2-mile wide crescent beach with a handful of others. The lack of other guests added to the already understated nature of the resort. However, no one told us that two of the three restaurants would be closed. That withstanding, the food was outstanding, as was the service. We got the MAP plan and probably will not next time since it is no less expensive than dinning a la carte. Plus there are other restaurants we would like to explore on and around the island.
The island of Virgin Gorda is one of the prettiest I've ever seen. You should definitely visit the beaches outside the resort - Little Valley Trunk, Spring Bay, and the Baths being highlights. The resort has complimentary water taxis that can take you to any one of a number of beaches. The snorkeling in the resort's reef protected bay is good - we saw lemon sharks, rays, barracuda and many fish.
As with everything in life, you get what you pay for. And at Little Dix you get a lot, but it doesn't come cheap. Other than the water taxis, welcome bottle of rum and fitness center not much else is included.
Little Dix is as they say, "Understated elegance" and it's a great place to go to relax and decompress from the everyday world. To bad we had to leave, but at least we have our return to look forward to.
Matthew
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