[2] The region is isolated from the main tourist areas and the minor roads connecting with the main highway at Black River or Santa Cruz tend to suffer damage in heavy rain, but are usually passable with care.

There are a few small hotels and guest houses serving tourists seeking a very quiet seaside location.

[2] Hurricane Beryl hit the villages on July 3, 2024 and caused a great deal of damage to the area.

Tourists seeking to escape the all-inclusive-shut-in-the-hotel experience find this area of the island most satisfying.

[2] The former Old Wharf Hotel housed a residential treatment facility named Tranquility Bay.