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The ultra-luxury resort is honored on the coveted annual list of best new hotels in the world
April 21, 2021
Rosewood Little Dix Bay, the legendary island escape on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, is pleased to share that it has been recognized on Travel + Leisure’s esteemed 2021 It List. Selected by the magazine’s distinguished editorial team, this year’s It List recognizes 73 of the most impressive new and revamped properties that debuted within the last year. The list features hotels and resorts located around the globe and underscores the resiliency, creativity and standout hospitality of the travel industry, particularly in this past year. Rosewood Little Dix Bay, along with the other winning properties, is sure to inspire wanderlust and offer travelers more reason to get out and explore the world as it opens up once again.
“It is an honor to be recognized as one of the best new hotels and resorts in the world by the well-respected editors at Travel +Leisure,” said Andreas Pade, managing director of Rosewood Little Dix Bay. “Following our four-year closure and renovation, we reopened Rosewood Little Dix Bay last January, just before the pandemic caused the hospitality industry worldwide to pause operations. Despite the unprecedented challenges we faced in our reopening year, we are thankful for the overwhelmingly positive response we have received from our guests and community alike. This latest distinction is on account of our associates’ dedication to bespoke service and the unmatched experiences our resort offers our visitors.”
Originally founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller over half a century ago, Rosewood Little Dix Bay reopened in January 2020 following a complete revival and redesign, while also staying true to its identity as a leading example of ecotourism. Set across 500 acres of pristine private beachfront and breathtaking flora and fauna, the reimagined resort provides an unparalleled island escape with expertly appointed accommodations, inspired amenities, dynamic dining outlets and bespoke services and programming. Unobstructed views of the sea are on display from each and every one of the resort’s 81 accommodations, as well as the four dining concepts offering fresh and locally-inspired cuisine in an unmatched ambiance. Additional amenities and services on offer include devoted butler service, luxury catamaran airport transfers, two swimming pools overlooking the water, six tennis courts and a cliffside Sense®, A Rosewood Spa.
2021 marks the fourth consecutive year that Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’® properties have been recognized on the It List, following the inclusion of Rosewood Hong Kong in 2020, Rosewood Baha Mar and Rosewood Luang Prabang in 2019 and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel and the former Rosewood Puebla in 2018. Rosewood’s continued recognition on the prestigious list is a testament to the brand’s strategic growth strategy, which includes the careful selection of the destinations in which the brand operates, as well as of the likeminded partners that are chosen to bring the new properties to life. Each new and renovated hotel follows the brand’s guiding A Sense of Place® philosophy, wherein the distinctive ethos and culture of the destination is woven into the identity of every aspect of the property.
Select properties from the 2021 It List will be showcased in the May issue of Travel + Leisure and all winning hotels and resorts can be viewed online at www.travelandleisure.com/it-list.
About Rosewood Little Dix Bay
Situated across 500 acres of pristine beachfront property, Rosewood Little Dix Bay is located on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. The resort’s 81 ultra-luxury guestrooms, suites, houses and villa embody barefoot luxury, blending into the lush landscape with chic, modern design by New York-based design firm Meyer Davis. Rosewood Little Dix Bay offers four distinct dining venues including its signature restaurant Reef House, serving local cuisine with true farm-to-table inspiration; Sugar Mill, an open-air restaurant with international influence; Pavilion with a menu of international dishes and bold spices; and Rum Room, offering an array of rare rums from around the globe. Amenities include two swimming pools, six tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a Rosewood Explorers Club, and Sense®, A Rosewood Spa.
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About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 27 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 16 countries, with 22 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location’s history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world’s most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand’s wide-ranging portfolio.
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