matahari, the car that I rented on Virgin Gorda had a manual transmission. I believe that most of the 4-wheel drive vehicles have manual transmission, but I never really gave it a thought. Send an e-mail to Clennell at Mahogany Rentals - - he is quick to respond.

The beach at the Ritz Carlton is only average as far as swimming goes, primarily small coral. The beach itself is white sand (presumably man-made). Not a lot of marine life, although there is a small reef not too far from the beach.