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Distance from Airport to Hotel, 15 miles (24 kms).  

The Bitter End is a world-renowned watersports resort, as well as being a relaxing environment which enables creative thinking for corporate retreats, multiple activities to enhance team building, and peaceful settings for family reunions, weddings, and honeymoons. The resort stretches one mile on the northern tip of Virgin Gorda, facing the North Sound and the Atlantic Ocean and all 75 shore-side accommodations are scattered throughout tropical gardens and offer panoramic ocean views. The continuous trade winds make sailing conditions almost ideal; they'll also keep your hammock swaying gently and allow cool breezes to flow through your beachfront villa. The reefs that surround the British Virgin Islands provide spectacular snorkeling and diving, as well as scrumptious seafood dishes to choose from on the full American Plan. During the clients' visit, they can select to go on daily-guided excursions or can explore surrounding islands with a picnic in tow on their own. The club fleet of 100 boats satisfies everyone's taste. Windsurfing and kayaking are also popular options.  

Recommended Route:  

• We recommend booking to Tortola's Beef Island airport (EIS) and connecting with the North Sound Express, high-speed ferry for a 30-minute scenic trip direct to Bitter End.  

• Hotel Information
• Hotel Amenities
• Accommodation Categories and Descriptions
• Food and Beverage Outlets
• Specialty Package (Admiral's Honeymoon 10)
• Specialty Package (Admiral's Inclusive Family 10)
• Specialty Package (Admiral's Inclusive 10)
• Specialty Package (Fap 08-09)
• Specialty Package (Fap 10)
• Bonus Features
• Miscellaneous Information

• Activities Desk
• Babysitting Services ($)
• Bars/Lounges (4)
• Beach
• Boutique ($)
• Children's Program
• Conference Center
• Cruises ($)
• Cruises (sunset)
• Entertainment (nightly)
• Excursions (daily, guided) ($)
• Fishing ($)
• Gift Shops (2) ($)
• Laundry Service ($)
• Physician ($)
• Pool (freshwater, outdoor)
• Pool (waterfront)
• Poolside Beverage Service
• Poolside Meal Service
• Restaurants (4)
• Scuba Diving ($)
• Snorkeling (equipment) ($)
• Theater (open air)
• Track (walking)
• Trail (hiking)
• Windsurfing

Computers (available): (2)($) with internet access  

Grocery Store The Emporium Grocery Store (for sailing provisions).  

Dive Shop: ($) Offers gear rentals, lessons and dive excursions.  

Marina Quarterdeck - 100 Water Craft  

Shops  

• Chandlery Shop, a boaters retail and repair shop, offering parts, maps, and tools.  

• Kite-boarding Shop (offers gear rental, lessons and kite-boarding adventures).  

Sailing: ($) Bitter End Sailing School (subject to availability).  

Rooms: (87) Shoreside  

Miscellaneous Amenities  

• Rowing Skull  

• Outboard Skiffs  

• Manager's Cocktail Party  

• Outdoor Exercise Course  

• Kiteboarding  

Boating: ($) Fishing, Sailboat, and Powerboat Charters available.  

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.  

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• 2009  

• Bitter End Yacht Club is best suited for children over 5 years of age.  

• Children under 2 years of age stay and eat free, when sharing a room with their parents.  

• Children 2-12 years of age incur an additional fee, when sharing a room with their parents and must dine from the children's menu in food and beverage outlets. Children who order from the adult menu will be charged adult fees. -18 years and older is considered as adult.  

2010  

• Bitter End Yacht Club is best suited for children over 5 years of age.  

• Children under 2 years of age stay and eat free, when sharing a room with their parents.  

• Children 5 and under stay free when sharing room with parents  

• Children 6-12 years of age incur an additional fee, when sharing a room with their parents and must dine from the children's menu in food and beverage outlets. Children who order from the adult menu will be charged adult fees. -13 years and older is considered as adult.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• 2009 Beachfront Villas - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Premium Beachfront Villas - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. North Sound Suites - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.  

• Virgin Gorda Estate Houses - 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.  

2010 Garden Villas - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. North Sound Suites - 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Beachfront Villas - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

• Premium Beachfront Villas - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Virgin Gorda Estate Houses - 4 adults or 4 adults and 2 children.  

1/3/2010 - 1/1/2011 Garden Villas(*), these villas were completely renovated in 2008. The unique architectural design of the famous original cottages offers you the opportunity to truly enjoy the natural environment for which they were built. Villas have ceiling fan, large dressing area and shower with a view of the mangroves and sea beyond, and a wrap-around porch with a double sized hammock. They are designed to catch the balmy trade winds night and day. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.  

North Sound Suite, these waterfront rooms with expansive balconies are built among tropical flowering gardens and feature vistas overlooking the North Sound and the Caribbean Sea. The  

• oversized rooms offer individually remote controlled air conditioning with spacious marble bathrooms attached to large private outdoor showers. Each suite has been thoughtfully situated on the Virgin Gorda hillside for maximum privacy and grouped in pairs, perfect for families or friends who wish to adjoin. Enjoy a shared footpath to the nearby beach, pool and English Carvery. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds.  

Beachfront Villa, completely renovated in 2008, the Beachfront Villas offer the ultimate authentic island experience. The resort's original Caribbean style rooms are perfectly situated to catch the trade wind breezes and each one has breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and North Sound. Each is designed with wrap- around private verandas, large showers with sea views and relaxing hammocks and just steps from the beach, the Vita course and hiking trail and the Clubhouse Steak and Seafood Grille and Bar. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.  

Premium Beachfront Villas(*), A selection of the beachfront Villas have had further enhancements that set them apart: Air conditioning and the most idyllic location (steps from the sand and most convenient to the activities and restaurants). Of course, all of the same features and amenities come with the Premium Beachfront Villas including:  

• wrap around private verandas, large showers with sea views, relaxing hammocks and 180-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and North Sound. Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 twin beds.  

Estate House(*), The recently redecorated two-bedroom cottage is a favorite of the Hokin Family - Bitter End's owners for 30 years! The cottage features stunning ocean and mountain views. Beautifully designed with a spacious dining area and wet bar, and complete with two and a half bathrooms. The Master bedroom features one king bed and the guest bedroom features two double beds. The Estate House can accommodate four adults and two children, with the addition of two rollaway beds. Enjoy the oversized screened in porch and Sea View balcony area with a barbecue grill. All situated on a flowering hillside overlooking the activity of the resort and North Sound, and easily accessible by taxi via paved driveway. The Estate House is based on quad occupancy.  

The following amenities are complimentary based upon request and availability: alarm clocks, sewing kits, hair dryers, irons and boards (Television and VCR's in the North Sound Suites only).  

Please Note:  

• Additional per person, per night rates apply after double occupancy.  

• King and queen beds may accommodate only 2 adults.  

• No charge for cribs or rollaways. They are based upon advance request and subject to availability on the day of arrival.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: ceiling fan, data port, telephone, rollaway bed (upon request), refrigerator, bathroom with shower (private), crib (upon request) and coffee machine.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

The Clubhouse Bar,, Happy Hour is from 5:00pm-6:30pm on the Terrace.  

General Opening Hours: 10:00am-10:45pm. General Opening Days: Daily  

The English Carvery Bar, is open only on those days that the English Carvery is open for dinner.  

General Opening Hours: 4:00pm-10:45pm  

The Pool Bar, pool bar is open seasonally.  

General Opening Hours: 8:00am-5:30pm General Opening Days: Daily  

The Poolside Lunch And Bar Service, The bar is located at the south end of Bitter End, beside the freshwater pool. An entire day can be pleasantly spent by the pool with a light salad for lunch and a cocktail late afternoon. Lunch is available from 12:15 until 2:00pm every day except Sunday. Closed September and October.  

The Emporium Pub & Grill, For those wanting a snack during the day, rotisserie, pizza, chicken, hot-dogs and other items may be purchased in The English Pub, located at The Emporium, opposite the Quarterdeck Club. Please Note: That these items are not included in your meal plan.  

The Almond Walk(*), Available for dinner certain evenings during the week. Please inquire at the Reception Desk or consult your weekly  

• schedule.  

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm-9:30pm  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

The Clubhouse Steak & Seafood Grille, The Clubhouse is Bitter Ends landmark restaurant and features generous buffets and table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as cocktail service on the terrace all day and evening. The Clubhouse is near the Main Lobby.  

The English Carvery(*), This beautiful open-air restaurant, located on the south end of the property, is open for dinner during the Winter Season and for special evening events. Please inquire at the Reception Desk or consult your weekly schedule. The Carvery features salad served table side, followed by a magnificent selection of roast meats and a local seafood dish on the buffet. Reservations are requested for the 6:30pm and 8:30pm seating.  

(*) Denotes reservation is required.  

A beach attendant is available on the North Beach by the Almond Walk to serve drinks when you are lounging by the sea.  

ADMIRAL'S HONEYMOON PACKAGE 2010 Just let us know it's your honeymoon when you book your stay, and we can take care of the rest with our virtually all inclusive honeymoon package. Bitter End provides an exotic romantic vacation with all of the meals, excursions and activities included in its Admiral's Package.  

In addition to all of the Admirals Package benefits, you will receive a keepsake color portrait taken by the resort photographer, champagne, orange juice and snacks chilling in your refrigerator, and accommodation in the most secluded and scenic rooms, with a king-size bed.  

Of course, if this is a celebration of your 10th honeymoon or your 25th, let us know, and we will help you celebrate too! Bitter End is an idyllic romantic getaway!  

Booking Dates: 07/31/2009 - 10/31/2009 Travel Dates: 01/22/2010 - 12/17/2010  

Package Inclusions:  

• Secluded accommodation for 2 adults- choose from a Premium Beachfront Villa, Beachfront Villa, Garden Villa, North Sound Suite, or Virgin Gorda Estate House  

• Champagne and orange upon arrival and on last night  

• Three meals daily  

• Romantic dinner on the beach for two  

• Couple's massage  

• Private daysail with skipper on the Cosmic Warlord  

• Unlimited use of the Club's fleet of boats, dinghies and daysailers  

• Introduction to sailing course  

• Freshwater pool  

• Walking/Hiking Trails  

• Monday night guest cocktail party  

• Sunday Regatta and Party  

• Day long blue water excursions to sites such as Anegada, Norman Island, The Baths  

• Snorkeling trips in and around North Sound  

• Sunset sails  

• Champagne cruises  

• Keepsake color portrait taken by the resort photographer  

Please Note  

Package Minimum Stay: 7 nights  

Blackout dates: 08/15/2010 - 10/17/2010 10/30/2010 - 11/06/2010  

Please Note:  

• Hotel's notification code (required to appear on rooming list to notify rate includes discount): HONEY10  

• Based upon double occupancy only.  

• Subject to availability, blackout dates, taxes and service charges, and other restrictions may apply.  

• Cannot be coupled with any other promotion or offering.  

• Valid on new bookings only.  

• Roundtrip ferry transfers on the North Sound Express are additional and non-commissionable.  

ADMIRAL'S INCLUSIVE FAMILY VACATION PACKAGE 2010 For families that book two adjoining rooms for two adults and two children for 7 nights or longer, this package will includes all the FAP inclusions plus the Admiral's Inclusive Family Vacation Package inclusions (listed below, at no additional cost).  

Booking Dates: 05/27/2009 - 01/01/2011 Travel Dates: 01/03/2010 - 01/01/2011  

Package Inclusions:  

• Accommodations in two adjoining rooms for two adults and two children (6-17 years old)  

• While your clients relax by the pool or pick up the basics of sailing in the Introduction to Sailing Course, the children can take part in the Junior Watersports Program, learning to sail, snorkel, or windsurf, or learn sand painting, join in on guided walks, or take part in story-telling and snorkeling trips.  

Please Note:  

• Admiral Inclusive Family Vacation Notes:  

• For stays of 7 nights or longer and not available during Holiday Season.  

• Transfers are additional  

• Admiral Inclusive Family Package can only be added to an FAP Package and is only available with a 7 night minimum stay  

• Admiral Package cannot be added to an European Plan (EP) Package  

ADMIRAL'S INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGE 2010 For stays of 7 nights or longer, guests will receive the FAP plan plus the following Admiral's Inclusive Vacation Package inclusions (listed below, at no additional cost).  

Booking Dates: 05/27/2009 - 01/01/2011 Travel Dates: 01/03/2010 - 01/01/2011  

Package Inclusions:  

• Over 15 weekly blue water excursions to sites around the BVI, such as day long excursions to The Baths, Anegada and Norman Island, to snorkel shop and explore  

• Weekly champagne starlight cruises and sunset cruises  

Please Note:  

• Admiral Inclusive Vacation Notes:  

• Transfers are additional  

• Admiral Package can only be added to an FAP Package and is only available with a 7 night minimum stay  

• Admiral Package cannot be added to an European Plan (EP) Package  

FULL AMERICAN PLAN (FAP) PACKAGE 2008-2009  

Booking Dates: 01/03/2008 - 01/03/2010 Travel Dates: 01/03/2008 - 01/03/2010  

Package Inclusions:  

• Introduction to Sailing Course  

• Three meals a day  

• Choice of Beachfront Villa or North Sound Suite  

• The resort's other amenities, activities and services are also available, for an additional fees  

• An invitation to the weekly guest cocktail party  

• Children's programs and activities (subject to availability and weather conditions)  

• Sunday Regatta and party  

• Unlimited use of the Resort's Club's fleet of over 100 boats and day sailers, including Hobie catamarans, Lasers, Rhodes 19s, Hunter 216s, ocean kayaks, windsurfing gear, Boston Whaler motorboats, and more  

Please Note:  

• Admiral Inclusive Vacation Package:  

• For stays of 7 nights or longer, guests will receive the FAP plan (listed above) plus the following Admiral's Inclusive Vacation Package inclusions (listed below, at no additional cost):  

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• Over 15 weekly blue water excursions to sites around the BVI, such as day long excursions to The Baths, Anegada and Norman Island, to snorkel shop and explore  

• Snorkel trips  

• Weekly champagne starlight cruises and sunset cruises  

Admiral Inclusive Vacation Notes:  

• Transfers are additional  

• Admiral Package can only be added to an FAP Package and is only available with a 7 night minimum stay  

• Admiral Package cannot be added to an European Plan (EP) Package  

Admiral Inclusive Family Vacation Package:  

• For families that book two adjoining rooms for two adults and two children for 7 nights or longer, this will includes all the FAP inclusions (listed above) plus the Admiral's Inclusive Family Vacation Package inclusions (listed below, at no additional cost):  

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• Accommodation in two adjoining rooms for two adults and two children (2-17 years)  

• While your clients relax by the pool or pick up the basics of sailing in the Introduction to Sailing Course, the children can take part in the Junior Watersports Program, learning to sail, snorkel, or windsurf, or learn sand painting, join in on guided walks, or take part in story-telling and snorkeling trips.  

Admiral Inclusive Family Vacation Notes:  

• For stays of 7 nights or longer and not available during Holiday Season.  

• Transfers are additional  

• Admiral Inclusive Family Package can only be added to an FAP Package and is only available with a 7 night minimum stay  

• Admiral Package cannot be added to an European Plan (EP) Package  

FULL AMERICAN PLAN PACKAGE 2010  

Booking Dates: 05/27/2009 - 01/01/2011 Travel Dates: 01/03/2010 - 01/01/2011  

Package Inclusions:  

• Accommodations  

• Three meals daily  

• Introduction to Sailing Course  

• Unlimited use of the Resort's Club's fleet of over 100 boats and day sailers, including Hobie catamarans, Lasers, Rhodes 19s, Hunter 216s, ocean kayaks, windsurfing gear, Boston Whaler motorboats, and more  

• Sunday Regatta and party  

• Children's programs and activities  

• An invitation to the weekly guest cocktail party  

Please Note:  

• Offer is based on double occupancy  

• The resort's other amenities, activities and services are also available, for an additional fees  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

-Welcome basket with a complimentary bottle of private label rum, beverages and snacks  

• Bitter End's signature sail cloth portfolio with the welcome kit and pen flashlight for each reservation  

• Sand Palace open air movie theater, featuring news daily and nightly free movie features  

• Live entertainment  

• In-room gourmet coffee, tea and condiments replenished daily  

• Fresh tropical flowers in every room upon arrival  

General Information:  

• Guests must be 21 years of age or older to register  

• No EP or Family Packages plans are available over the holiday season.  

Holiday Season Restrictions 2010:  

• All guests, including children, over double occupancy are billed per night.  

• No Family Package plans are available over the holiday season (12/18/10-01/01/11).  

Annual Closures:  

• For 2009 is 08/16/09-10/18/09.  

• For 2010 is 08/15/10-10/17/10.  

Ferry Transfer Information 2010:  

• The reservations and information office must be notified of flight arrival information.  

• The North Sound Express (NSX) ferry will provide transfer service to the Bitter End for an additional fee (roundtrip per person).  

• Children 12 years of age and under are free.  

• Arrivals after 7:30pm or before 6:45am are subject to an additional surcharge per person.  

Ferry Transfer Information 2009:  

• Ferry transfers are provided by The North South Express Ferry.  

Ferry Schedule From BEYC to EIS (Beef Island)- 6:45am, 9:00am, 12:00pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm, 6:15pm  

From EIS (Beef Island) to BEYC- 8:15am, 11:15am, 1:00pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm  

Please be advised: The last ferry departs at 7:30pm from Beef Island Airport and the first ferry departs at 6:45am from the Bitter End. Therefore, arrivals after 7:30pm or before 6:45am are subject to an additional surcharge per person payable upon arrival.