Good news - it's finally going to be easier to get to Virgin Gorda! Please see the details below, from Seaborne Airlines for their summer schedule. This will be wonderful for folks who really want Virgin Gorda villas! And if Seaborne generates a lot of business with these maiden flights to and from Virgin Gorda, we're sure they will expand their service even more. More information will be on Seaborne's web site shortly, so bookmark it! Here are the highlights: CHANGED FLIGHT departing Virgin Gorda to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to 10:30 am; departing from San Juan to Virgin Gorda... Continue reading

In an effort to make our villa reviews simpler to access, we have compiled all of the testimonials posted on this blog, on our web site! We know that reviews can help our guests to make their decisions, and appreciate... Continue reading

Many people believe that trip insurance is only for when storms are a possibility, but that is a common belief that overlooks so much of every day life. Lots of events can affect your travel plans, including worker strikes, military deployment of a family member, loss of a job, or even illness. This is why, regardless of the time of year, we highly recommend trip insurance to our guests and their trusted representatives. If you want to know more about travel insurance and the different plans and costs, here's a new web site to consult: Travelinsurancereview.net Bookmark it for when... Continue reading

Related: Seaborne Expanding Service, Working with American Airlines (St. Croix Source) Good news from Seaborne Airlines! Seaborne has instituted flights from San Juan to Beef Island and back - wonderful news for easing the complications of getting to and fro! Seaborne is also taking on American Airlines flights to and from the territory; visit their web site to find out how you can book Seaborne at AA.com... Below is the new flight schedule for your convenience. Seaborne is still working on better connections to and from Virgin Gorda - I'll keep you posted! Seaborne will have five daily flights out... Continue reading

St. Thomas villa, Kyalami. December 2012 This villa guest wrote to tell us how much his family enjoyed their stay and the attentions of Smitty, the villa's manager... Dear Friends, In the name of our family, we want to thank... Continue reading

Tortola villa, Toa-Toa House. December 2012 These guests wrote a short and sweet salute to Toa-Toa House on Tortola to their rental agent: Hi, We had a wonderful holiday. The accommodation was lovely! Lynn (our manager) was welcoming, friendly and... Continue reading

St. Croix villa, Villa des Great Chefs. December 2012 These guests could not help but send this mournful missive following a recent stay in St. Croix villa Villa des Great Chefs... We, to our dismay, have returned home to reality.... Continue reading

St. John villa, Villa Carlota. December 2012 Everything was exactly as promised when we arrived at our villa! We used Blue Sky to help us with the provisions and everything we requested was in the kitchen and anything that needed... Continue reading

St. Thomas villa Cabrita Cliff Haus. November 2012 (Courtesy of the villa owners) The view from this villa is amazing and the constant parade of sailboats as they silently drift by makes it very difficult to leave the property once... Continue reading

Our team is thrilled to see the return of the lovely Mandavilla, one of three beauties which sit on St. John's Pocket Money Hill. Our repeat St. John guests are likely familiar with this villa, which was built before sister... Continue reading

See Grenada Gold Medalist Kirani James' top 10 Grenada activities and places to explore. Grenada. Gracious Everyday. Continue reading

Since 1985, we have been working hard to create the kind of vacation you'll want to write home about... New partners Demeure blog their tour! Continue reading

Stop the presses! Seaborne Airlines is giving us even more of an "airlift", adding daily service from San Juan to the British Virgin Islands, including Virgin Gorda! As more of our guests seek economical ways of getting here, we couldn't be happier! And now there's even more good reason to book early - Seaborne's special $99 fare deal is on for December 8-14, 2012. Visit them and book securely online. We'll see you on the beach soon! Continue reading for information & flight schedule/press release courtesy of PRNewsWire: New Service from San Juan to the British Virgin Islands - Daily... Continue reading

I'm very excited for U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson Doty on her being elected Chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)... Continue reading

Tortola vacation rental villa Sade slated for $30k upgrade featuring furnishings and accents from Southgate Lifestyle Design. Sneak peek! Continue reading

St. Thomas villa Bella Vida (formerly Maison Veldkamp) has been a work in progress since new owners took over late last year. Since then, new window treatments, re-upholstery, vibrant wall colors and original paintings have combined to create a light... Continue reading

St. John villa guests pronounce Chez Shell "awesome" and thank Concierge Angela St. Hilaire for her assistance and recommendations... Continue reading

Virgin Gorda villa 100 Pond Bay to add 6th BR perfect for nanny + children or extra guests. Continue reading

As of October 1, 2012, you'll have another way to get to Beef Island, Tortola... via Seaborne Airlines! When we spotted the blurb in Travel Weekly by Gay Nagle Meyers, we just had to share it with you. According to the Seaborne Airlines web site, "Seaborne service to/from San Juan International (SJU) to Tortola Terrence B. Lettsome (Beef Island) Airport will begin October 1, 2012. Double daily flights from San Juan International and St. Thomas are currently on sale. As the busy winter season approaches, additional flights and capacity will be added." Don't forget passports for everyone when traveling to... Continue reading

by Nancy Anderson One of my all-time favorites, Soca master The Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco), was recently honored in his birthplace of Grand Roy, on the island of Grenada! This is such a nice tribute to someone whose music has thrilled us all for 50 years. There's a writeup online at Caribbean 360, Grenada honours Mighty Sparrow. Taking a trip down memory lane with the Mighty Sparrow on YouTube... "Obeah Wedding" Continue reading

The isle of Grenada is backdrop enough for a splendid vacation - one can only hope to find lodgings as lovely as the villa Caribella in lush Calivigny Gardens! Continue reading

CalypsoBlu (formerly Villa Morningstar) has a new style and decor you're sure to love! Frenchman's Bay area within easy range of shopping, dining, nightlife and white sand beaches. Continue reading

Visitors staying on St. Thomas or just passing through are welcome at the Yacht Haven Grande Welcome Center & Complimentary Baggage Check. Make your departure date part of the vacation! Continue reading

St. Thomas villa Seabright has undergone a summer transformation! This longtime favorite has gone from colorfully whimsical to elegant in just a few short weeks. In addition to the new king Tempur-Pedic bed in the upper master bedroom, brand-new furniture... Continue reading

I am a general manager of a boutique hotel and I always "find" something wrong. Honestly, nothing was wrong here. Continue reading