Escape the doldrums of winter and enjoy an exciting and unbelievably luxurious villa vacation in Virgin Gorda. With a villa experience, where your stay can be as memorable as the vacation itself, and that's why we highly recommend Aquamare, one of the premier villa properties in the Caribbean.

Tucked on Mahoe Bay in Virgin Gorda along a half mile of pristine beach, Aquamare is a secluded enclave comprised of three five-bedroom villas, each situated on a different elevation to maximize breathtaking views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and surrounded by lush vegetation for maximum privacy. Supported by a separate Concierge House, the property also offers many of the services and amenities provided by luxury resorts—and more. This duality—privacy coupled with the features of a 5-star resort—make this Virgin Gorda hideaway an ideal destination for a dream vacation.

Offering 8,000 square feet of open-air living space, all three villas at Aquamare have three spacious master spa suites with large, ocean-view balconies; one double guest room; and one studio guest room. Each of the bedrooms features 400-thread-count Frette linens and Bulgari toiletries. But the hallmark of these villas is the spa suites’ open, yet completely sheltered marble bath area with separate outdoor shower room that is perfect for in-room spa treatments.

Other villa highlights include an expansive terrace facing an infinity pool; indoor and outdoor dining areas large enough for group gatherings; and a professional-grade, fully-equipped kitchen complemented by elegant Rosenthal china. Wireless Internet access, a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite service, a DVD player, and an extensive movie library are additional amenities available for your convenience.

Aquamare offers a range of activities and services that rivals just about any luxury resort. For instance, an Azimut 62-foot power yacht and a Tiara 36-foot cruising yacht are exclusively available for you to rent and explore the beauty of Virgin Gorda and neighboring islands. Other activities for you to enjoy include swimming with the dolphins off the coast of nearby Tortola and scuba diving explorations. For our best bets, see below.

In addition to an array of spa treatments which can be administered in the privacy and comfort of your villa, you'll have access to many services that can make your stay more pleasant, including private arrival transfers, babysitting and housekeeping (seven days a week). Upon request, you may also arrange to have your refrigerators stocked prior to arrival or your meals prepared by a private chef. While these are specific services provided to guests at Aquamare, the on-site concierge, available 24 hours a day, is able to assist with many other requests as well.

Each villa accommodates up to 12 guests, but two, or all three, villas may be rented by one group, providing the ultimate privacy and making it a great place for a large gathering or intimate wedding. Aquamare even has a beach park that’s ideal for small meetings, special events, and weddings.

So dream up your ultimate Caribbean villa vacation, and Villas of Distinction will arrange it. Call us at 800-289-0900.

This Caribbean gem covering just eight square miles owes its light commercialization and uncluttered landscape to being a relatively new tourist destination. These characteristics make Virgin Gorda, the eastern-most entity of the British Virgin Islands, the perfect hideaway and the ideal destination in which to live the villa experience. Dubbed the "Fat Virgin" by Christopher Columbus, Virgin Gorda is rich in history. The landscape is spectacular, with tropical plants and riveting views. The local population is but 2,500, making Virgin Gorda more tranquil than most other Caribbean islands. But that does not mean that there is nothing to do. Virgin Gorda features superb snorkeling and diving waters, secluded beaches, and a wide range of watersports; sailing is particularly popular. Other activities on Virgin Gorda include hiking, bird watching, shopping, and sightseeing.

Best Bets: What to Do

Visiting “The Baths”

Formed by Virgin Gorda’s volcanic base, “The Baths” is a natural paradise of giant, partially submerged boulders spread across sand beaches, creating grottos, tunnels, and protected pools of warm ocean water. Besides being a world-famous sightseeing attraction, the formations also provide incredible climbing, swimming, and diving opportunities. In fact, several companies offer guided snorkeling and scuba diving tours through the rock formations and luminous grottos that characterize The Baths. For a break or a bite to eat, The Poor Man’s Pub or Top of the Baths, a restaurant and lounge, are nearby. In order to avoid crowds, it’s best to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon. There is enough to see and do, however, that one could easily spend the entire day in the area. Such an exhilarating, action-packed day results in a voracious appetite, but fortunately there is a great restaurant in an amazing setting nearby . . .

Best Bets: Where to Eat

The Rock Cafe, Virgin Gorda

Not to be mistaken as part of the Hard Rock Café chain, The Rock Café offers a casual atmosphere and indoor/outdoor seating amidst an incredible setting. Just south of Spanish Town and surrounded by waterfalls and the huge boulders of The Baths, the ambiance at the The Rock Cafe is particularly stunning during the evening when the smooth, massive rocks are dramatically lit by the moonlight and the terrace is illuminated by candlelight. With a piano bar and nightly entertainment—usually a local band—a big-screen television, pool tables, and an adjacent miniature golf course, The Rock Cafe has much more to offer than just an exotic location and great food.

But, of course, the mix of Caribbean, Mexican, and Italian cuisine is the restaurant’s main draw. Seafood lovers can choose to start their meal with appetizers such as conch fritters, shrimp cocktail, mussels au gratin, yellow fin tuna capriccio, or calamari. The restaurant’s signature entrée is sumptuous Anegada lobster, while other house specialties include pan-fried pork tenderloin filet in green peppercorn and brandy mustard sauce and grilled red snapper filet with butter-capers coulis. An extensive and affordably-priced wine list nicely complements the dinner menu. A children’s menu, with American favorites, like burgers and chicken fingers, is also available.

As difficult as it may be with the well-apportioned main courses, patrons should save room for dessert favorites, such as homemade chocolate cake and the chef’s own chocolate mousse. The bar offer many tropical cocktails, some of which include homemade rum, and after-dinner drinks are best enjoyed on the restaurant’s expansive terrace that sits beneath the towering boulders.