The Caribbean island getaway of Rosewood Little Dix Bay is nestled on the untamed island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. It is an island of rolling hills, beautiful isolated beaches and spectacular geological formations surrounded by astonishing clear waters of the historic Sir Francis Drake Channel. The world-famous Baths of Virgin Gorda, unsurpassed sailing and numerous unpopulated islands nearby to explore and snorkel by combine to make Virgin Gorda a Caribbean vacation destination like no other.
Local Currency: The U.S. Dollar is the official currency for both the United States and British Virgin Islands.
Immigration & Customs: A valid passport is required for travel to the British Virgin Islands.
Time Zone: EST
History
Virgin Gorda was named in 1493 by Columbus, who saw in the islands that now frame Little Dix Bay the silhouette of a portly woman lying on her back (Virgin Gorda translates to "Fat Virgin"). The island was a fairly desolate agricultural community when Laurance S. Rockefeller established the resort. Planning and land acquisition began in 1958; the resort debuted in January of 1964. A believer in hiring and training local people to proudly serve their island, Mr. Rockefeller discovered a friendly, highly motivated work force among the residents of Virgin Gorda. With an employee-guest ratio of two-to-one, Virgin Gordians still graciously serve guests today at Rosewood Little Dix Bay.