Palm Grove Villa, situated close to the idyllic Long Bay Beach on Tortola North coast. This enchanting villa has spectacular views and enjoys gentle cooling sea breezes. Palm Grove Villa is suitable for honeymooners to familes with young children. Long Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/British_Virgin_Islands/palmgrovevilla/hotel/1139/9/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:07:12 EST This elegant two bedroom Villa looks out over a luscious coconut palm grove, with stunning panoramic sea views to neighbouring Island Jost Van Dyke. Long Bay Beach is just a couple of minutes walk away - perfect for an early morning swim or late afternoon stroll. Palm Grove is an elegantly remodeled Villa surrounded by beautifully landscaped tropical gardens which contain bright hibiscus, frangipani, bougainvillea as well as plentiful mango and lime trees. Smugglers Cove beach is just a few minutes away from Palm Grove villa, situated close to the idyllic Long Bay Beach. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: Road Town has a full range of shops and supermarkets. Many of the beaches and marinas have specialist shops such as the pottery at Nanny Cay, One Love's stall at Cane Garden Bay, and Aragorn's craft shop at Trellis Bay. For luxury shopping why not take a trip to Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda or Charlotte Amalie in St Thomas. Sailing is an essential part of the Tortola experience. A number of day sails operate in the Islands. For Island hopping look out for the speed boat rentals that operate at West End and Cane Garden Bay. Ferries can also take you to other islands - the When is the regular ferry to Jost van Dyke from West End, while Smiths and Speedy's go to Virgin Gorda from Road Town. Sage Mountain National Park includes a number of trails, for a less energetic excursion visit the Botanical Gardens in Road Town. DINING/RESTARUANTS: There are a range of restaurants on Tortola, for a complete list consult the welcome magazine. Near to Palm Grove is the Sugar Mill Hotel which includes A la Carte dining as well as a good quality lunch menu at beachside Islands Restaurant open 12-2pm daily. Local food can be found in a range of restaurants in Tortola which also boasts Italian chef Davide Pugliese whose restaurant at Brandy Wine Bay is the most exclusive on the Island. For a classic surf and turf try CandF just past Road Town, for French sample Cabanon, next to Pussers in town, and for an East End experience why not visit Eclipse at Penns landing. Type: Villa Beach Location: Near Beach (Walking Distance) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/British_Virgin_Islands/palmgrovevilla/hotel/1139/9/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:07:12 EST