8 days in Caribbean Itinerary

Thankfully lacking some of the commercialism of other islands nearby, Virgin Gorda offers a relaxing place to holiday, and maintains a feeling of intimacy despite its reputation as an exclusive destination.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Spring Bay, then take in the dramatic natural features at The Baths, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Savannah Bay.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Virgin Gorda day trip website.

Phoenix, USA to Virgin Gorda is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Phoenix to Virgin Gorda is 3 hours. Traveling from Phoenix in February, expect nights in Virgin Gorda to be much warmer, around 75°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 84°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to St. Jean.

Get outdoors at St. Jean Beach and Anse de Grande Saline. We've included these beaches for you: Colombier Beach and Shell Beach.

For where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our St. Jean sightseeing planner.

You can do a combination of flight, car, and ferry from Virgin Gorda to St. Jean in 3.5 hours. Another option is to fly. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can ride a ferry to Philipsburg.

Take a trip to Philipsburg, the capital of Sint Maarten, and enjoy dynamic nightlife and great shopping.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Great Bay Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Maho Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Cupecoy Bay Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Caribbean Gems, enjoy the sand and surf at Orient Bay Beach, and then take in the awesome beauty at Paradise Peak.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Philipsburg route planning app.

Traveling by ferry from St. Jean to Philipsburg takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In February, daytime highs in Philipsburg are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 74°F. On the 17th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.