The Bitter End Yacht Club, an island outpost known for its historical charm and exclusivity, is accessible only by sea, and has been luring ocean and sailing-lovers for more than 30 years. Located on the protected waters of North Sound on the island of Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands), the lush, beachfront resort is a sailing and water sports mecca, thanks to its near perfect year-round sailing conditions, sunshine and crystal-blue waters. Guests can learn to sail at Bitter End’s U.S. Sailing-accredited Sailing and Windsurfing School, dive with the world-famous Kilbrides Sunchaser Scuba or take advantage of the resort’s legendary Club fleet, featuring over 100 well-maintained watercrafts, and its more than 15 weekly excursions to many of the BVI’s treasured islands and reefs. The resort includes 85 beachfront, bungalow-style guest rooms, the world’s largest complimentary fleet of watercraft, 70 moorings and 25 slips, an on-site sailing school, two restaurants, a full-service spa, an Emporium, shops, a freshwater pool and three private beaches. Resting on the northeast extremity of Virgin Gorda, Bitter End is just 12 miles from Tortola, 30 miles from St. Thomas and 75 miles from Puerto Rico. www.beyc.com