On an unspoiled Caribbean Island in the British Virgin Islands - BVI, nestled beneath Virgin Gorda Peak National Park, there once stood a 19th Century 147 acre Sugar Plantation. Today, in its place, you will discover Nail Bay Luxury Resort Community with an array of guest rooms, suites, apartments, and vacation villas. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/British_Virgin_Islands/nailbayresort/hotel/1591/9/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:42:37 EST Where once stood a 19th century sugar plantation, Nail Bay offers you a range of luxury accommodations and facilities with picture perfect sunset views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and the Dog Islands from anywhere on our 147 acre ocean side resort. You can swim and snorkel off three deserted beaches that are among the very best in the Caribbean. Combining tropical luxury with modern day convenience, we have created a contemporary West Indian Village for our guests. Rest assured, you will feel relaxed the moment you walk into any of our air-conditioned rooms, suites and apartments. All are designed to ensure comfort and tranquility. When it is time to rinse off the sand and salt after another hard day at the beach, take a dip in our freshwater pools or soak in the steaming hot tub, all of which are set among landscaped boulder gardens. Still feeling active? Then maybe try your hand at tennis on our lighted court, or perhaps a little bocce or croquet before dinner. Picture yourself...enjoying a meal or sipping on a Pina Colada at the Dog and Dolphin, our swim-up bar and grill, and watching the sun set behind the Dog Islands to the sound of our rippling waterfall... AMENITIES: Our Villas are comfortably furnished and well equipped with modern kitchens, and most have private pools and air conditioning, you can also take advantage of all the facilities you expect from a luxury Caribbean Resort, including great local food served by our warm and friendly staff at The Dog and Dolphin Poolside Bar and Grill, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or, if you prefer, our Chef can visit you in the privacy of your own home by the sea to prepare a romantic meal just for you. Tennis, bocce, excursions to neighboring Islands such as Tortola, Anegada, Cooper Island, Norman Island, Peter Island, St. Thomas, or St. John, scuba diving, fishing, sailing and powerboat trips and a variety of water sports are all available. Take a look at our special vacation packages, such as our Honeymoon or Wedding Packages, to see if they suit your needs. ACTIVITIES: Guests will find many activities at Nail Bay! Swim, snorkel, play tennis, float in our lagoon pool, rent a sailboat, go parasailing, hike, fish, and explore ... to name just a few of the many things to do! Snorkeling You will find some of the best snorkeling in the BVI right off our three beaches. Beginners will find that Mountain Trunk Bay offers an easy introduction with a gently sloping sandy beach and lots of spectacular coral and tropical fish very close to shore. The more experienced can explore some of the coral caverns just beyond Nail Bay and Long Bay beaches. It doesn't come much better than this and all are just a short walk from your accommodation! Our Swimming Pools and Hot tub When it's time to rinse off the salt and sand after another hard day at the beach, what better than a dip in our freshwater pools and waterfall or steam in our hot tub, all set among landscaped boulder gardens. Sailing If you would like to make the most of our perfect sailing conditions, we can arrange a day sail for you. Let us know if you would like a private charter (around $600 a day) or if you would prefer a little company with which to share your experience and the cost. Powerboats, Sailing and Parasailing These are available from Leverick Bay Watersports, just a short drive from Nail Bay. In addition to offering expert water skiing instruction, this very professional company will rent you all sorts of sail and powerboats. Try one of their 8 hp dinghies, perfect for beginners and excellent for exploring the North Sound, Virgin Gorda. Or try your hand at parasailing and see our beautiful Islands from the air. Tennis, Bocce and Croquet For our more active guests who would rather not spend their whole vacation relaxing on the beach, we've provided a lighted tennis court, bocce pitch and croquet lawn. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/British_Virgin_Islands/nailbayresort/hotel/1591/9/ Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:42:37 EST