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onto the marina. If you're seeking a beachfront location you'll have to look elsewhere.
The “B” units are slightly smaller and don't have balconies, but are good values if
you're on a budget. Anything you need is within a 5-minute walk of the premises,
including ferry service to other islands, or taxi service to anywhere on Tortola. Sailing
and motoring cruises can be booked directly through the hotel.
Wickham's Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. www.villagecayhotelandmarina.com. & 284/494-2771. Fax
284/494-2773. 19 units. Year-round $150-$305 double, $225-$306 1- or 2-bedroom waterfront suite.
Children 11 and under stay free in parent's room. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; pool (outdoor);
room service; watersports equipment/rentals. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
AROUND THE REST OF THE ISLAND
Very Expensive
Fort Recovery Beachfront Villas A bit of Caribbean history is combined
here with stylized accommodations opening onto a sandy beach. The complex is built
around an original 17th-century Dutch fort, one of the oldest and most intact in the
West Indies. Nestled in a small palm grove about 12km (7 1 ⁄ 2 miles) from Road Town,
this property faces the Sir Francis Drake Channel and fronts one of the best small
beaches on this side of the island—it's perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Accom-
modations include villas and two houses, which are great for families. The large house
has an art gallery hallway and a large wraparound porch. The resort has its own yoga
instructor and classes are complimentary to guests, in case the sea breezes and the
beach aren't relaxing enough. Note: If you book for 7 or more nights, dinner and a
snorkeling trip are on the house.
The Towers, West End (P.O. Box 239), Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. www.fortrecovery.com. & 800/367-
8455 or 284/541-0955. Fax [phone] units. Winter $310-$360 suite, $520 villa for 4, $750 villa
for 6-8; off season $210-$250 suite, $360 villa for 4, from $560 villa for 6-8. Extra person $50 per night;
children 11 and under $35 per night. AE, MC, V. MAP (breakfast and dinner) $45 per day. Amenities:
Restaurant; babysitting; bikes; exercise room; pool (outdoor); watersports equipment/rentals. In room:
A/C, TV, hair dryer, kitchenette, Wi-Fi (free).
Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas For complete resort facilities, this is the
premier choice. A favorite of travelers since the 1960s, this resort lies on a 2km-long
(1 1 ⁄ 4 -mile) sandy beach on the north shore, about 10 minutes from West End. It's a
low-rise complex set in a 21-hectare (52-acre) estate. Complaints about overbuilding
and problems with maintenance have marred the once-stellar reputation of this
resort, but there is still much to enjoy. Accommodations include hillside rooms and
studios, plus two- and three-bedroom villas complete with kitchens, living areas, and
large decks with gas grills. The smallest and most basic units have simple furnishings,
while the deluxe beachfront rooms and cabanas have either balconies or patios that
overlook the ocean. Each unit does have an ocean view.
The two restaurants include 1748 (p. 209), built within the ruins of an old sugar
mill, and the alfresco Palm Terrace, which serves a variety of local and international
dishes in a more elegant and formal setting. The cuisine, especially the fresh fish, is
among the finest at any hotel on the island, which is complemented by an extensive
wine list.
Long Bay, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. www.longbay.com. & 866/237-3491 in the U.S. and Canada, or
284/495-4252. Fax [phone] units. Winter $250-$395 double, $430 junior suite, $610-$900
villa; off season $195-$345 double, $375 junior suite, $570 villa. Extra person $35. Children 11 and under
stay free in parent's room. MAP (breakfast and dinner) $48 per day. AE, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: 3
restaurants; 3 bars; babysitting; health club and spa; pool (outdoor); 2 tennis courts (lit); limited water-
sports; Wi-Fi (free in lobby). In room: A/C, TV, hair dryer, kitchen (in villas).

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