| More vacationers are choosing villa accommodations | | | | twinkling stars. While hillside villasobviously don't offer |
| for their Caribbean vacation rather than the typical | | | | beachfronts, they all have swimming pools. |
| resort or hotel. | | | | Many villas on the islands of Barbados, Jamaica and St |
| The four main reasons for choosing villa | | | | Thomas will often include a full staff which includes |
| accommodations are: | | | | Butler, Chef, Laundress, Maid and Gardener. These |
| 1. Privacy - Many have found that villa | | | | islands also appeal to vacationers looking for first class |
| accommodations offer more privacy that crowded | | | | golf courses. Many staff are long term, and are |
| resorts and hotels. Couples can have a truly romantic | | | | professionally trained, therefore quite adept at |
| getaway knowing they are the only vacationers on | | | | pampering vacationers, and anticipating client needs. |
| the property, and groups of friends or family find | | | | If first class cuisine is of primary importance, we |
| quality time all to themselves. | | | | suggest a stay in St Barts, St Martin or the island of |
| 2. Accommodations - Friends and families are easily | | | | Barbados. You will find French cuisine unrivaled in both |
| accommodated with everyone having their own | | | | the French islands of St Barts and St Martin, with over |
| bedroom and bath. Friends and extended family | | | | 100 restaurants between the two islands. Barbados is |
| members share the rental rate since villas charge by | | | | known for world class dining, and offersthe best |
| the night, not usually by the person. Many are surprised | | | | selection of varied menus. |
| to find luxury accommodations for far less than the | | | | Those looking for a luxury "get away from it all" |
| group or family unit would have found at luxury hotels | | | | vacation should head to Virgin Gorda or Tortola which |
| and resorts. Also, many hotels and resorts in the | | | | are both located in the British Virgin islands. Most of the |
| Caribbean do not offer more than two bedroom units. | | | | villas on Virgin Gordon feature amazing beach access, |
| 3. Facilities - Private swimming pools, jacuzzi's, tennis | | | | and offer many options for dive and boat excursions. |
| courts and villa beachfront property are a close | | | | What would be your ideal Caribbean villa vacation? |
| second on the list. | | | | The options are wide open. Choose from one to ten |
| 4. Dining - The ability to have your own private cook or | | | | bedrooms, or you can even rent an entire island! Some |
| chef preparing meals when you want, and preparing | | | | properties do not offer in house cooks, and allow |
| what you wish to eat. This is definitely a plus with | | | | vacationers the option of dining on their own. Find a |
| families. After a day of sightseeing, swimming or | | | | secluded luxury retreat in the hills, or have direct |
| lounging at the beach, it's great to have a home | | | | access to the beach. |
| cooked meal waiting upon your return. Most travelers | | | | Villa rentals were once exclusively for the wealthy, |
| arrange to have the villa stocked upon arrival. | | | | however today villa vacations are a viable option for |
| We always advise clients to look at each island of the | | | | everyone. Most villa owners hire world class |
| Caribbean as different, depending upon your | | | | management companies to market their properties. |
| vacationexpectations. The same goes for choosing a | | | | Travel professionals work closely with the |
| particular villa. | | | | management companies to insure each detail is taken |
| If beautiful island views are a must, then a villa in the | | | | care of, and while on the island, management |
| hills of St Lucia, or the tiny island of Dominica will | | | | company representatives are always available to |
| definitely fit the bill. While many other Caribbean islands | | | | handle any last minute details. |
| offer wonderful hillside views, St Lucia is absolutely | | | | Perhaps you have never thought about renting a villa, |
| stunning during the day, and on the tiny island of | | | | and this might just be the time to investigate available |
| Dominica, the nightime sky offers avast field of | | | | villas throughout the Caribbean. |