Rosewood Little Dix Bay

Afternoon tea with Johnny cakes arrives at four o'clock, which tells you almost everything about the register here. This Forbes Four Star, Michelin Key resort on Virgin Gorda sprawls across 500 acres of Caribbean wilderness, with low-lying bungalows shaded by bougainvillea, terracotta floors, and verandas that open onto private coves. Old-money understated in a way that makes flash look anxious. The spa sits on cliffs with views stretching for miles, and the beach is, unhelpfully, perfect.

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