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Rosewood Little Dix Bay

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<p>When Laurance Rockefeller founded Little Dix Bay in 1964 as a haven for well-to-do travelers, he had the foresight to choose an island that would dodge the wrath of rampant development, which has spoiled so many pristine Caribbean locales. Some four decades later, Little Dix continues to pamper the rich and demanding, even more so now, after a recent $25 million overhaul by oil heiress Caroline Rose Hunt's Rosewood group. And the resort's new Asia-meets-the-tropics style—indigenous woods, handcrafted furniture, Italian linens—was worth every million. In response to the growing demand, there are now three sprawling hilltop villas, each with its own private plunge pool, decked-out kitchen, and outdoor stone showers. </p>

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From Food & Wine , NOV 2010

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From Food & Wine , NOV 2006

This 42-year-old Virgin Gorda resort has entirely redesigned its rooms and added eight junior suites and three villas...MORE>>

– David Kaufman Hot News in the Caribbean

From Travel + Leisure , APR 2006

Rosewood won't say exactly how much it spent to overhaul Little Dix Bay, but the resort's new Asia-meets-the-tropics style was worth every million...MORE>>

– Laura Begley New-Wave Island Hopping

From Travel + Leisure , APR 2003

Little Dix Bay has opened two villas on an isolated stretch of beach. Both have...MORE>>

– Shane Mitchell T+L Reports: Do Not Disturb

From Travel + Leisure , JAN 2003

The Academy Award winner recently took her family to Little Dix Bay resort in the British Virgin Islands. 'I couldn't get over the turquoise water—you can...MORE>>

– Just Back: Marcia Gay Harden

From Food & Wine , JAN 2003

The Virgin Gorda luxury resort, one of the first in the Caribbean, offers ancient Caribe Indian healing arts in secluded cliffside spa cottages....MORE>>

– Amy Young Travel Trend | Resort Spas

From Travel + Leisure , DEC 2002

Treatments incorporate natural island ingredients: Book a sugarcane-mango body glow or an aloe vera–mint facial, or kick off cocktail hour with a bay rum wrap. Then hang over the sea on the private relaxation patio and count the yachts sailing past....MORE>>

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Last updated November 2010