Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MountainTrunkBay
,
NailBay
and
LongBay
lie north of Mahoe Bay and run nearly
undisturbed for about 1 mile all the way to rugged Mountain Point. Resort and villa devel-
opment along these strands has taken away some of the privacy. Waters are generally calm.
BEST BEACHES
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Spring Bay
(
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) It's the Baths' next-door neighbor, sporting the same big-
bouldered beauty but without the crowds. Snorkelers have fun here. It's probably the
best beach to go to if you're short on time.
»
Savannah Bay
(
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) It's a gorgeous strand for walking unfettered on white
sand and gaping at sunsets. Many return visitors to Virgin Gorda say this is their fa-
vorite beach.
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Vixen Point
(
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) You'll need a boat to reach this shore on Prickly Pear Is-
land where there's sheltered swimming and a fun beach bar.
Sleeping
Mango Bay Resort
APARTMENTS $$
( 284-495-5672;
www.mangobayresort.com
; apt from $195; )
Located on the
beach at Mahoe Bay, the resort is a compound of Italian-style duplex villas. They range in
size from studios to three-bedroom properties. Each villa is equipped with a small porch,
kitchen, TV/DVD player and barbecue grill, along with free access to the resort's kayaks
and snorkeling gear. The latter is useful as there's great snorkeling along the reef just off-
shore. Some units have wi-fi; the most expensive villas also have a pool. Mango Bay is
isolated, with no dining options on site, so you'll need a car.
Nail Bay Resort
APARTMENTS $$
( 284-495-5875,800-871-3551;
www.nailbay.com
;aptfrom$250; )
The resort
is on the grounds of a 147-acre sugar plantation in the shadow of Virgin Gorda Peak. There
is a wide range of accommodations at this resort, from standard hotel rooms and suites
to apartments and seaside villas with as many as five bedrooms. Most of these units are
privately owned and managed by the resort. All rooms come with a kitchen, TV/DVD play-
