Virgin Gorda Travel Guide
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Virgin Gorda, or "Fat Virgin," received its name from Christopher Columbus. The explorer envisioned the island as a pregnant woman in a languid recline, with Gorda Peak being her big belly and the boulders of The Baths her toes. Different in topography from Tortola, with its arid landscape covered with scrub brush and cactus, Virgin Gorda has a slower pace of life, too. Goats and cattle own the right-of-way, and the unpretentious friendliness of the people is winning.
Virgin Gorda Hotels
Whereas villas are scattered all over Virgin Gorda, hotels are centered in and around the Valley, Nail Bay, and in the North Sound area. Except for Leverick...read more
Fodor's Choice
Virgin Gorda Restaurants
Dining out on Virgin Gorda is a mixed bag, with everything from hamburgers to lobster available. Most folks opt to have dinner at or near their hotel to...read more
Things To Do in Virgin Gorda
One of the most efficient ways to see Virgin Gorda...read more
Travel Deals in Virgin Gorda
- $183* -- Fly to Jamaica from Fort Lauderdale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $85-$107 -- Jamaica All-Incl. Beach Resort; Kids Stay Free BookIt.com
- $139 -- Aruba 4-Star Beach Resort incl. Breakfast, 50% Off Tripalertz.com
- $859 -- Dominican Republic All-Incl. Beach Trip from Chicago CheapCaribbean.com
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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We just returned from a lovely week at Mango Bay Resort on Virgin Gorda. Read more
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DH and I had a fantastic 8-night stay at Mango Bay. Read more
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My friends and I are all turning 40 next year and we'd like to plan a group trip for 6 couples, We're looking at the end of June 2013 (during the full moon), we all like to party, but we also like to lounge Read more
