Sometimes, even the best vacations require a bit of work.

The pull to return, at a time when my life feels more harried, felt magnetic.

No keys, no TVs.

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort’s pool and resort view along side detail photo of bedside table

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The resort, managed by Rosewood since 1993, closed for a much-needed renovation in 2016.

Then Hurricanes Irma and Mariatore through the British Virgin Islands, setting the reopening back further.

Two hundred million dollars later, Little Dix has returned at last, its rustic-luxe balance intact.

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort view from ocean coastline

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On this visit, as a family of three, we opted for a more spacious two-bedroom beach cottage.

Now, its excellent.

(Almost as if in defiance, managing director Andreas Pade told me.)

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort’s Sense Spa

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Still, it too needed an upgrade: Gone are the dated, clunky chairs and tables.

I saw nary a plastic straw or cutlery wrapper during our stay.

Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort Sugar Mill restaurant

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Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort’s One Bedroom Pool suite

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Rosewood Little Dix Bay Resort beach front view

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