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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda
More like that of a traditional Caribbean village
From US$620 per night, All Inclusive plan, tax to be added. Travel dates: until August 18, 2012
From US$570 per night, All Inclusive plan, tax to be added. Travel dates: October 15 - December 21, 2012
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| Bitter End Yacht Club is the Caribbean's premiere luxury water sports resort. Located on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Bitter End is uniquely situated along a mile of lush gardens and beaches fronting the protected waters of the North Sound. The barefoot elegance that characterizes this island outpost is why Bitter End is regularly hailed as one of the top full service resorts in the world.
Known for its casually elegant atmosphere, secluded accommodations with spectacular views and robust activity programs, Bitter End is a favorite destination for couples, families and groups looking for a safe island retreat where sailing, snorkeling, swimming and relaxation are a way of life.
Guests can learn to sail at Bitter End's US Sailing accredited Sailing and Windsurfing school, dive with the world famous Kilbrides Sunchaser Scuba, enjoy a full service spa, three beaches, fresh water pool, a Club fleet of over 100 well maintained boats and more than 15 weekly excursions to many of the British Virgin Islands' treasured islands and reefs.
Guests enjoy dining at the landmark Clubhouse Steak and Seafood Grille and the English Pub. Several times a week themed dinner parties are held out under the stars with live musical entertainment from steel drums and calypso music to scratch bands.
Hailed by cruising yachtsmen as the Sailor's Shangri La, Bitter End Yacht Club is blessed with year round trade winds and a tranquil, deep-water harbor. Reachable only by sea, Bitter End is just 12 miles from Tortola, 30 miles from St Thomas and 75 miles from Puerto Rico.
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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda
85 accommodations
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| Bitter End's cottages are nestled amid lush gardens along a mile of beach and waterfront. The cottages are known for their tranquility, comfort and for generous decks with unobstructed sea views. They have two types of of accommodations to choose from and one 2 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath Estate House.
Beachfront Cottage (top picture)
The unique architectural design of the famous original cottages offers you the opportunity to truly enjoy the natural environment for which they were built. All villas have two twin beds or one king-size bed, ceiling fan, refrigerator, coffee maker, large dressing area and shower with sea view, and a wrap-around porch with a double-size hammock. They are designed to catch the balmy trade winds night and day.
North Sound Suite
The most spacious accommodations are located on the south end of the resort in twenty secluded bungalows spread across a flowered hillside of bougainvillea, hibiscus, and oleander rising high above a white sand beach and palm-shaded pool. They boast panoramic views of the Bitter End anchorage and North Sound. Each suite has a ceiling fan, refrigerator, coffee maker, air-conditioning, TV/VCR available upon request, either one king bed or two queen beds, and a front deck with table and chairs.
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Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda
Amenities and facilities
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DINING
Legendary throughout the Caribbean for their elegantly casual open air dining, homemade soups, freshly caught fish, homemade pizzas, breads, and pastries, Bitter End has three distinctive dining venues.
Clubhouse Steak and Seafood Grille
The Clubhouse menu features generous buffets and table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as cocktail service on the terrace all day and evening. Breakfast features homemade pastries and breads as well as eggs, pancakes, French toast and Belgian waffles. Lunch features a large selection of salads and cold cuts as well as fish sandwiches, hamburgers, lobster cakes and more. Dinner features their famous homemade soups, a large selection of salads, pasta, freshly caught fish and lobster, as well poultry and steaks. A generous selection of homemade desserts is always offered. Winston’s Bakery is known around the world for his imagination and light touch in providing the breads, pastries and luscious desserts for the resort every day. The Clubhouse is near the Main Lobby. Hundreds of burgees of yachts and yacht clubs, from all over the world, flutter in the breeze of paddle fans. The original bar was built by famed Virgin Island sailor, Basil Symonette, from the wreck of Huey Long's splendid yacht Ondine, and the yacht's mainmast is the centerpost in the Grille today! The Clubhouse offers a convivial atmosphere in which to enjoy fine fare.
The English Pub
The English Pub is the spot for a snack during the day or a drink late afternoon, while watching the activity in North Sound.
Poolside Bar
The intimate setting of their freshwater pool combined with lunch is a luxury they think every guest should try. The Pool Bar is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily, with lunch served from 12:15 to 2 pm. The menu varies, but they always recommend the lobster salad or the curried salad. Refreshing! Yoga classes are held on the deck built over the water, adjacent to the pool.
ACTIVITIES
It is their wish that every guest who visits Bitter End takes advantage of their ideal location on North Sound, in the BVI. Whether that's aboard one of the 100 plus boats in the Club fleet, on one of the over 15 weekly snorkel and explore excursions, by learning to sail at their world-renowned Sailing School, on a dive or fishing trip, or by taking advantage of the many shoreside amenities available just steps from your door at the resort, they know their activities offer a unique opportunity to visit the most interesting sites in the British Virgin Islands and an easy opportunity to try something new.
THE SPA
Bitter End now offers guests the ultimate spa experience! From exotic aromatherapy massages and private yoga sessions on the beach to manicures, pedicures, facials and herbal wraps, the newly-opened Spa at Bitter End provides a full menu of services designed to refresh guests after an active day on, in or near the water.
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Bitter End Yacht Club
Virgin Gorda - British Virgin Islands
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Location: The Bitter End is on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda - beautiful, remote and protected, 12 miles from Tortola, 30 miles from St. Thomas and 75 miles from Puerto Rico. Bitter End is situated on 75 acres of land and more than a mile of waterfront on the northeast extremity of Virgin Gorda. It fronts North and Statia Sounds. The property is accessible only by water. Bitter End is the last island outpost before the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
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