Dreaming of a White Sand Christmas: Holidays in the British Virgin Islands

That time of year is quickly approaching. Endless gift guides, packed calendars, and hosting the in-laws. The most wonderful time of year, they call it, but for most, the holiday season is far from a vacation. 

This year, reject the pressure to simply “power through” the holidays. At Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, Caribbean-inspired dining, spacious private villas, and festive events for the whole family await, allowing you to spend your time off the way it should be: relaxing, pausing to reflect, and spending worry-free time with the ones you love most.

All Holiday, No Hassle

Spending the holidays away from home doesn’t mean you need to compromise on celebration. Instead, elevate the magic of Christmas with the resort’s itinerary of festive events.

Family activities like stocking and ornament decorating, hot cocoa and cookies, movie nights, and visits from Santa and the Grinch are ready and waiting for a storybook Christmas. Plus, live music, Christmas dinner at our signature restaurant Cardamom & Co., and a lively celebration on North Beach have been fan favorites of all ages, becoming staple island traditions.

Everything for your picturesque holiday in the BVI, all in one place.

Your Home for the Holidays

Call it nostalgia, call it tradition, but there’s something special about waking up and walking down the stairs on Christmas morning.

Discover your home away from home for the holidays. Stocked with everything and the kitchen sink, our private 2-,3-,4-, and 6-bedroom villas offer spacious living and dining areas, a full gourmet kitchen, a private pool, washer and dryer, and plenty of room for the whole family to settle in.  

Drop your bags at the door and sink into a cozy king bed. Set the pace for the day by sipping morning coffee on your private ocean-view terrace, then, after a day in the sun, savor an intimate family dinner and Christmas cookies fresh from the oven. Our luxury villas make coming home just as indulgent as your adventures on the island itself. 

A White Christmas, The BVI Way

For a white Christmas that feels just as cozy as it looks, trade in the snow for white sand beaches.

With large families, the term “beach day” often offers a few different interpretations. Whether it’s an action-packed day on the water or falling asleep to tranquil waves, Scrub Island has a place for everyone.

Located in the heart of it all, Donavan’s Beach seamlessly transitions mornings of water activities to afternoon siestas by the sea. Book a kayak, paddleboard, or snorkel adventure, or watch from the shore as vacay friendships are made on our kid-friendly water trampoline.

Spend an afternoon on North Beach, soothed by waves, a light breeze, and the comfort of a plush chaise lounge. Or, for an escape, book a private cabana, elevated for an unobstructed view of the Caribbean and equipped with loungers, fresh fruit, wine, and delivery from One Shoe Beach Bar & Grill.

A Story as a Souvenir

Come home with more than just a tan as evidence. Bring back a story.

The Caribbean’s deep blue waters are begging to be explored, and, with an extensive list of watersports and island activities, Scrub Island is just the place to turn adventures into memories.

Take curiosity out on the open water with Dive BVI’s Island Hopper excursion. This guided boat tour takes advantage of every moment, effortlessly combining snorkeling, swimming, and visits to neighboring islands into one all-out excursion.

Just a short ferry ride away, Marina Cay offers every watersport you could dream of with our partners at Up ’n’ Under Watersports. Work up an appetite for paddling through the water in a kayak, experience a new wave of adrenaline soaring through the ocean on an eFoil, or see native marine life up close snorkeling new depths.

Whatever you choose, a day on the water ensures you’ll have something to talk about for years to come.  

Peace on Earth at Ixora Spa

Let us take the stress of holiday season off your shoulders, literally.  

perched on a hillside sanctuary of the island and removed from the hustle and bustle of the season, Ixora Spa welcomes islanders looking for a much-needed reset. Let time slip away while you reconnect with yourself through one of our science-backed, tension-alleviating massages. When you’re ready, ease back into the day with a dip in Ixora’s private infinity pool overlooking the ocean.

This is island life at its finest.

A Menu Made for Memories

Put a pause on the endless grocery lists and burnt casseroles. This year’s menu is in the hands of world-class chefs.

Start your week embracing new traditions with dinner and a show at North Beach Festival’s Christmas Celebration. Follow a trail of string lights and live music to Marina Cay for Christmas Eve dinner on the water. Then, spend Christmas Day gathered around a table at Cardamom & Co., where a thoughtfully prepared meal and sweeping views set the tone for shared laughs and gratitude.

Two More Gifts, Just for You

While a private island getaway is a gift in itself, giving season calls for a little extra.  

With us, the gifts start flowing before you even touch ground. Avoid holiday travel stress with direct flights to Tortola from Miami via American Airlines and an extended winter schedule that adds more ways to get here. With these extra provisions in place, traveling to Scrub Island is a guaranteed smooth transition, even during the merriest time of year.

Enjoy a night on us with our Private Island Bliss Offer: book three night and get the fourth one free, plus a $250 resort credit to explore a few extra resort luxuries before your final goodbye.

Spend the Holidays on Island Time

Instead of inching your way towards the finish line, enter the New Year refreshed, fulfilled, and in touch with the version of you that doesn’t know stress. The true restorative holiday vacation you need is sun-soaked, surrounded by palm trees, and remote in the Caribbean Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina awaits.