Virgin Gorda

British Virgin Islands

Ideal for the waterborne, the British Virgin Islands are a cruising haven. Lying amid the 50 or so islands and islets is Virgin Gorda. Whether arriving by boat or private jet, the island reclines to the east of the British Virgin Island archipelago and is the perfect launch pad for a cruise through the well-sheltered waters of the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Tortola. The island is the third largest in this Caribbean group – all the more space for its great restaurants, wonderful beaches and superb resort offerings, including Rosewood Little Dix Bay. Founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller as an eco-chic retreat and frequented by the international jet set crowd, it retains its utterly relaxing atmosphere surrounded by lush rolling hills, a pristine beach and crystalclear waters. Life at the resort is pure barefoot luxury, and with four restaurants, a beach, a fitness center and two pools all just a short golf cart ride from Exclusive Resorts' four-bedroom villas, you’ll never want to leave, but when you do, we guarantee you’ll leave the island in a relaxed state.

10 ACJ TwoTwenty

London to Tortola

Flight time 8 hours 40 minutes

Distance 4,000 miles

Up to 19 passengers airbus.com

11 203'5" (62m) SEALION

Tortola – Virgin Gorda

Distance 14 nautical miles

From $480,000 per week, plus expenses

Up to 12 guests

12 Exclusive Resorts Private Residence at Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Six four-bedroom villas (up to eight guests) exclusiveresorts.com