Villas – Islands

What Makes a Villa Vacation Unforgettable

Brooke Morton — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:00:23 +0000

Key Caribe serves 15 Caribbean and Central America destinations. Lauren Benoit/Key Caribe

A villa vacation is so much more than what is inside four walls. It goes beyond just choosing the right location and how many bedrooms.

The difference between a good vacation and one that is utterly unforgettable comes down to who helps you plan.

The founders of Key Caribe Luxury Vacation Rentals launched their company when they saw a need. They listened to travelers complain that their island—Curaçao, next to Aruba—wasn’t exciting. When they asked further questions, they found that most people were spending a week and not venturing too far from their villas—and definitely not seeing the best spots that locals love.

When Mitchell Poleon and Carmela Klooster started Key Caribe, they wanted to share the Curaçao that they knew and loved. The hidden hiking trails, secret beaches and best restaurants—these are all just a piece of what they share with every guest.

The Key Caribe staff know which questions to ask to pair you and yours with the destination that best aligns with your wishes and interests. Key Caribe

The experience starts when you first make a booking—whether that’s on Curaçao, or on any of the other 14 Caribbean destinations they serve. The full list of Caribbean and Central American destinations they service includes Antigua, Anguilla, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bonaire, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. Barts, St. Lucia, St. Martin, Suriname, and the Turks and Caicos.

Incredible views from the pool deck of a Key Caribe villa in Turks & Caicos. Key Caribe

And if you have no idea where you want to travel? That’s no problem.

Some travelers seek serenity and pristine beaches. Others, fine dining and nightlife. For still others, it’s all about adventure. Or some want a combination. All you need is an idea of what you’re looking for, and Key Caribe will get to work. Poleon, Klooster and their staff know which questions to ask to pair you and yours with the destination that best aligns with your wishes and interests.

From there, everything is tailored to you.

Villas can be right on the beach, or higher up in the hills for sea views from your infinity pool. Key Caribe

Starting with price. Some travelers might hear the word “villa” and think it’s too pricey. But there’s a vast range of accommodations available. Key Caribe caters to all travelers, whether you’re looking to spend $100 a night in Curaçao for a one-bedroom villa, or $24,000 a night in St. Barts for up to 14 people—or any price in between.

Villas can be right on the beach, or higher up in the hills for sea views from your infinity pool. Many offer indoor-outdoor living with massive sun decks with outdoor dining and lounge areas to accommodate everyone in your group—and even a few more people should you want to do any entertaining.

Many offer indoor-outdoor living with massive sun decks with outdoor dining and lounge areas to accommodate everyone in your group—and even a few more people should you want to do any entertaining. Key Caribe

Options include airport pickup or having a team member meet you at the villa after you’ve picked up your rental car. You can opt for your fridge to be fully stocked with groceries, such as fresh fruit and juices, or Champagne and cheeses. If you want a massage in your villa, just say the word.

Butler service is also an option. Keep in mind that every villa renting for $10,000 a night and more includes full service, which comes with a chef, butler and 24-hour concierge service.

Nannies are also available should you want to enjoy a night out, or even have a chef come in for the night to cook dinner for you and your partner—or the entire group—all while you have childcare taken care of.

The biggest difference with Key Caribe is the attention to detail. Key Caribe has worked with groups for more than 5½ years. They understand that a group of six, 10 or 14 people can have a lot of moving parts. For example, maybe most of the group wants to go deep-sea fishing, and a few in your party get seasick. No problem. They will help you find an itinerary that keeps everyone happy.

From a bachelorette-party getaway to a media tour with artists, Key Caribe can help you arrange all aspects of any trip. Key Caribe

What they offer is a wide range of activities and recommendations. They can help you arrange everything from a bachelorette-party getaway to a media tour with artists. Anything you have in mind is possible.

They’re able to make so much happen because their teams of experts are on the ground in each of these 15 locations. You get insider tips from locals because the staff is composed of locals in each location.

From a bachelorette-party getaway to a media tour with artists, Key Caribe can help you arrange all aspects of any trip. Key Caribe

So much of what Key Caribe offers depends on you. Every experience is unique to the person asking.

Overall, it adds up to an experience that most of their clientele describe as beyond perfect. In fact, it’s an experience that most people don’t know even exists—and once they know it does, it’s the only way they will see the Caribbean.

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Shoys Paradise Found

Islands Staff — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 06:34:18 +0000

Shoys Paradise Found Publicity Photo

Shoys Paradise Found was designed by an architect to take advantage of the balmy breezes of the refreshing trade winds with cross ventilation in every room. Two separate bedroom wings on either side of the great room allow for both privacy and togetherness. The extensive deck that wraps around the entire front of the villa allows each guest to choose sun or shade at any time of the day while enjoying the panoramic view of the ocean, Buck Island and the Green Cay Marina. Best of all, beautiful Shoys beach is right across the street.

Shoys is also adjacent to the property of the Buccaneer Hotel, with its gracious old world charm and modern amenities. It is a 1 minute drive to their lovely 18 hole golf course, and you can take advantage of their tennis courts, spa or scuba lessons. Best of all, enjoy the breathtaking view from their cocktail lounge or dining room while you enjoy live entertainment in the evenings. We like to say this is our second favorite place to be besides our own deck!

For more information on this St. Croix paradise, be sure to explore the rest of the site at shoysparadisefound.com.

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7 Villas in Barbados Worth a Stay

Cami Miller — Wed, 06 May 2015 04:44:43 +0000

These aren’t your typical villas. Find your perfect home away from home in Barbados.

Westhaven The perfect home base for not missing a second of beach time, this four-bedroom villa is a family fave — and for good reason. It’s big enough to ensure quiet time isn’t interrupted by playtime, but small enough to keep track of your entire crew. Perhaps the best thing is the direct access to the calm waters of Gibbs Beach. Just three steps separate the sand from your own private pool, which means less time hauling beach toys and more time using them. Our only complaint — the upstairs kid’s bedroom has the best views. Perhaps they wouldn’t mind trading for a night. Sleeps 8, from $1,995 per night Blue Sky Villas

Queens Fort 10 There’s no use trying to be tidy; my housekeepers have already attended to my every need. When I notice half of my clothes have gone missing, I immediately place the blame on my traveling companions. But a glance into my closet marks their innocence (and my embarrassment). All my clothes have been washed, freshly pressed and hung neatly in a row — color-coordinated, of course. When I mention a desire for an afternoon snack, mini sandwiches and a full table of tea magically appear beside my pool chair. Then I notice fresh flowers in the bathroom every morning. Yoga set up in the yard just for me. The exact ratio of cream in my coffee. The staff here makes me feel genuinely cared for. I’m spoiled — and ready to relax. Sleeps 10, from $825 per night Blue Sky Villas

Greensleeves Forget a villa. At Greensleeves, you can have an entire Asian-inspired resort to yourself and 29 of your closest friends. Japanese water gardens flow throughout the entire open-plan villa, and each teak bridge leads to a full suite with an open deck. Not to mention there’s the two swimming pools on-site (complete with your own swim-up bar), an entire children’s wing with a playground, an on-site tennis court and a master bedroom that would more appropriately be called a master apartment. And the best part? You’re right on the beach. Sleeps 30, from $7,500 per night Blue Sky Villas

Pink Cottage Despite the Olympic-size lap pool, I was hard-pressed to leave this villa’s ridiculously soothing bathroom. (And yes, all four bedrooms have equal bathroom bragging rights.) After a long soak in the tub, I had the choice between not one, but two bathrobes (crisp starched linen or a super-soft terry) to wrap up in before continuing my “spa day” lounging in the overstuffed chaise that overlooks the lagoon and coconut grove. After all, I’ve got a lot to think about: mainly my newly inspired, all-white bathroom renovations for home … and which robe to pick for tomorrow. Sleeps 8, from $2,300 per night Blue Sky Villas

Tom Tom The sleek infinity pool is the centerpiece of this villa, but should you want a more private dip, alfresco stone bathtubs in their own walled-in garden should do the trick. The modern vibe continues in a hidden media room (the sliding door blends right into the wall), where all the latest gadgets are at your fingertips. Sleeps 10, from $1,450 per night Blue Sky Villas

Fustic House This romantic villa exudes French vibes. Colonial antiques and outdoor terraces make for dreamy sitting areas, and the 11-acre property has plenty of room to roam. Garden lovers will rejoice at the landscaping, and Fustic House’s many “secrets” and seamless indoor to outdoor transitions make it one of the most unusual properties in Barbados. The pool is tucked deep within the landscaping, cleverly designed to look like a natural lagoon. Steps away, the pool deck towers over the ravine and into the trees, just like a treehouse. Sleeps 14, from $3,750 per night Blue Sky Villas

Leamington Pavilion Amid all the beach-themed villas, Leamington Pavilion stands out with its sophisticated vintage charm. I had to pause going through each room because artwork, family photographs, statues and carefully collected treasures fill each nook and cranny. It’s quaint enough to feel like I’m home at my grandmother’s house, but a step outside reminds me that I’m not. Two acres of lush gardens — complete with whimsical gazebos painted in trademark ‘Messel Green’ and a trellised sitting area that would have perfectly fulfilled my childhood tearoom dreams — surround the pool, and just steps away lies the gate to a perfectly empty beach. Sleeps 8, from $1,398 per night Blue Sky Villas

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St. Barts: The Ultimate Caribbean Villa

Jon Whittle — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:02:02 +0000

Villa Danse des Etoiles

Villa Danse des Etoiles Publicity photo

From the edge of my oversized infinity pool, I’m suddenly inspired to hold my hands aloft and pretend to be addressing my own, private nation. This is St. Barts. Specifically, this is a villa called DOL (not nearly as fancy as its full name: Villa La Danse Des Etoiles). The lights of St.-Jean flicker in the distance. Below my perch, I can hear waves lapping at the manicured beach of a five-star hotel – the type of hotel that would normally make me envious from outside its entrance. Truth is, it isn’t in the same league as DOL.

Tragedy strikes: my glass of rum runneth dry, and though I don’t have a butler to do my bidding (shame), there’s a fully stocked bar just inside the panoramic sliding doors that have transformed my mini-mansion into an open-air playground. I make my way past the oversized patio furniture (my furniture) and skirt around an outdoor shower (my shower) and lush tropical foliage (all mine). Nearby, a looming statue of Buddha is frozen in pose with a hand gesture that seems to say: “You’re the Man.”

This is unusual indulgence, so I put on a pair of slippers (rare for me), walk across the hardwood floors and allow myself to be swallowed into a couch. A TV screen larger than my current state of ego doesn’t just occupy the huge wall in front of me … it is the wall. From the second-story loft, the villa’s iPod oozes French music (I didn’t realize until now that I like French music).

I could take a lap around the stainless steel kitchen, but it would take a while. Besides, the rum I went in search of is conveniently parked just this side of those sliding doors. Later tonight, I’ll be asleep in a bed so soft that I will feel like I’m actually falling into sleep — and I will snore loudly and richly. I’m in St Barts, and for a while I’m going to live like a king.

Browse the full DOL Villa gallery from this trip, then visit sibarth.com for rental information.

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Bora Bora Tahiti Overwater Bungalows: St. Regis Resort

Zach Stovall — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:42:57 +0000

Stay in an overwater bungalow in Tahiti. It’s the No. 1 Wish on the ISLANDS Wish List 100. To prove why it’s number one, photographer Zach Stovall chose these 15 amazing images from his Bora Bora bungalow stay.

“Like you, I’d seen the photos,” writes photographer Zach Stovall in the Wish List issue of ISLANDS magazine. “In the weeks leading up to my first trip to Tahiti, all I could think about were those overwater bungalows. Staying in one has topped my wish list for at least 10 years.” Zach Stovall

“I know how daydream travel rarely coincides with feet-on-the-ground travel. So somewhere between Los Angeles and villa 231 at the St. Regis on Bora Bora, I cool my expectations.” Zach Stovall

“From a distance, the bungalows look surreal. The thatch makes them appear more natural than I expected.” Zach Stovall

“The view from inside is as epic as the view from outside. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of Mount Otemanu and the electric-blue lagoon. I also have a floor window, so I can watch the marine life in action — far better than watching a 52-inch HDTV.” Zach Stovall

“My only concern is making sure I swim back to the right bungalow. The one that, even when I’m in it, still tops my wish list.” Zach Stovall

“During my planning, one of the last amenities that came to mind was a swimming pool. And during my stay, I didn’t use it. The lagoon off my porch was the best pool I’ve ever been in.” Zach Stovall

“Maybe you don’t want to hear this, but it only gets better.” Zach Stovall

“This is the water that I woke up in every morning, and relaxed in every evening.” Zach Stovall

“It’s a long walk back to the bungalow if you forget your key. The pitfall of living out over the sea.” Zach Stovall

“At dawn, while waiting for breakfast to be delivered by outrigger canoe, I watch a steady stream of locals paddle to work. Their commute is serene, punctuated only by the sounds of paddle strokes. I step off the deck and land in the bathlike water.” Zach Stovall

“I wrote down the drink recipes, but the truth is, my replicas don’t have the most important ingredient: the Bora Bora atmosphere.” Zach Stovall

“When I’m shooting on assignment it’s rare for me to stay in one spot for more than a few minutes. When I took this shot, I’d been in the same spot for nearly two hours. And I stayed here until it was completely dark.” Zach Stovall

“Yep, the resort has a beach, sun umbrellas, and drinks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the beach. But sitting on one wasn’t part of my ultimate wish.” Zach Stovall

“If I could do it over again (and I will), I’d be here with my wife. Staying here solo is not the ideal way to go.” Zach Stovall

To book a bungalow and see for yourself, visit the St. Regis Bora Bora resort website. Zach Stovall

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Take a Tour of Necker Island

Islands Staff — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:37:20 +0000

Necker Island has been called “the ultimate private island.” Billionaire Richard Branson developed it with those words — and preservation — in mind. Take this virtual trip, and find out how you can stay here for real.

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Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands and is surrounded by turquoise waters, coral reefs and white sandy beaches. But nature hasn’t always been so kind to the island. Necker Island

Great House at Necker Island

An apparent lightning strike set off a fire on the island in 2011. The Great House at Necker Island suffered major damage and underwent a renovation that took two years. The one thing that didn’t require any renovating? This panoramic view of the Caribbean, the Atlantic and neighboring islands. Necker Island

Necker Island Bedroom

Necker Island’s Great House features eight guest rooms. Each one has a balcony, king-size bed and in-suite bathroom. Necker Island

Necker Island Beach House Terrace

Kick back. Relax. Necker Island’s open-air terrace is furnished with hammocks, sofas and a large dining table. (And of course, a fully-stocked bar.) Necker Island

Necker Island Beach House

Do not bring four pairs of shoes to Necker Island. The Beach House extends right into the sand, and the sand right up to the Beach House, so going barefoot is most appropriate. Necker Island

Necker Island Tennis Courts

Lounging is the most popular activity – if you can call it an activity. But at some point comes an urge to do something, like taking a tennis lesson on the lawn or going for a bike ride on a trail that no one outside your party can use. Necker Island

Beachside at Necker Island

But it all comes back to relaxing. It’s why most people book a stay on Necker Island, and the places to do it are in every direction. Necker Island

Necker Island Dining Room

The most popular place for dinner is over the water and under the lights. As many as 20 family members and friends come together for a toast and for a view of the sunset. Followed by a meal fit for a billionaire. Necker Island

Necker Island Dining

Guests on Necker Island set the menu and mealtimes. Michelin-trained chefs prepare every meal. Necker Island

Necker Island Pool

Sir Richard is known for extreme sports, which explains why kite-surfing, water skiing, sailing are all offered. Yet the pool is the most tempting diversion. Necker Island

Necker Island View

Think of Necker Island for a wedding or a family reunion. There’s enough lodging for 30 adults, plus six children in the bunk room, at a nightly rate of around $60,000, but check up-to-date rates. Necker Island

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Why You Should Stay at Valley Trunk Estate in the British Virgin Islands

Audrey St. Clair — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:00:19 +0000

A private home since the 1980s, the BVI’s newest villa Valley Trunk Estate is now open to the public. Set on 19 acres of Virgin Gorda beachfront, there’s nothing else like it on the island.

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From the road or the water, I can barely even see Valley Trunk Estate — my home for the next four days — as any sign of development is shrouded by this manicured jungle. Audrey St. Clair

The BVI are all about boats, so it was only natural that bobbing yachts of all sizes were part of the scenery at Valley Trunk Estate. Audrey St. Clair

Technically there aren’t any private beaches in the British Virgin Islands, but you wouldn’t know it here on this fleece-white crescent at the base of Valley Trunk that looks more Seychelles than Caribbean. I saw just one other beachgoer during my four-day trip (it’s only accessible by boat if you’re not staying at the villa). Giant boulders carve tunnels of cyan water so clear I didn’t even need my glasses to see the grooves in the sand 10 feet down. Audrey St. Clair

A gathering spot for meals and mingling, the beachfront Bali House was actually discovered in Bali by the owners of Valley Trunk, then desconstructed and rebuilt here on Virgin Gorda. Audrey St. Clair

I could get used to waking up to this view every morning from the master suite. Perched high on the bluff, no one else around, it felt reserved just for me. Audrey St. Clair

Besides on the charter flight from San Juan, Virgin Gorda’s best views may be from Hog Heaven, a cliff-top shack that serves good barbecue and even better painkillers. Spot Necker Island, Mosquito Island, the Bitter End Yacht Club (hence all the boats) and even Anegada in the distance. Audrey St. Clair

A day on Xanadu cemented the fact that I was living someone else’s life for a week. As I stretched out on the cushiony top deck of the three-story 68-foot Bertram — sunscreen and a cooler of Caribs previously laid out — I really didn’t even care where we were headed. But it turns out that was pretty cool too: snorkeling at Salt Cay, where I swam with a giant eel, a barracuda and packs of parrotfish. Audrey St. Clair

These giant granite boulders — like those that form the Baths National Park, just 100 yards away — are singular to Virgin Gorda’s landscape; Valley Trunk is built around them, with stone pathways leading the way from the top of the bluff to the beach. Audrey St. Clair

The water in the BVI, particularly at Valley Trunk’s shoreline, is a mix of blues unlike I’ve ever seen (#nofilter). Audrey St. Clair

A day at the beach here means hand-delivered towels when I emerge from the water bound for my beach chair. It also means a stocked cooler and free-flowing mojitos. Good thing I tried the stand-up paddle board first. Audrey St. Clair

The chef at Valley Trunk is big on themed meals, and Moroccan night was a standout: grilled zucchini and eggplant, lamb tagine, chicken pastilla, and spicy hummus and olive tampenade scooped up with pita-like batbout. I didn’t think I could eat another thing — that is until I heard the words “homemade coconut ice cream.” Audrey St. Clair

Finding my way to the beach meant following steep wooden staircases and winding stone pathways down to the bottom of the Valley Trunk, where this shaded archway opened up to that Caribbean blue. Audrey St. Clair

From the pool’s infinity edge is a different view of Valley Trunk Bay — through the dense greenery, beneath bougainvillea and coconut palms, to Tortola in the distance. Audrey St. Clair

Sitting on this perfect white sand all by my lonesome gave me plenty of time to nap in the sun, sit in the little pools created by the boulders and make shapes out of the rocks. The one on the right is definitely a turtle. Audrey St. Clair

Here at the Baths I’m thankful I’m a good climber as I make my way through knee-high pools and over and under the massive boulders, some as big as 40 feet in diameter. Around 5:30 p.m. proved the best time to visit since most tourists had come and gone by then. Hiking through the Baths leads to Devil’s Bay, which we reached just in time for a snorkel and a sunset. Courtney Cox

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The Latest & Greatest Caribbean Villa Rentals

Villas of Distinction — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 05:29:02 +0000

The highly vetted vacation rentals in the Villas of Distinction portfolio are hand-picked for their “distinction” factor – whether it’s an incredible view, state-of-the-art amenities, or a gorgeous infinity pool, all have a special feature that sets them apart from the pack. And with over a thousand luxury properties available in the Caribbean alone, travelers have no shortage of vacation options to choose from.

One of the latest villa additions in the Caribbean is Sea Dream, a three-bedroom home set on a hillside overlooking the sea in St. Martin. The villa is perfectly situated between two beaches: picturesque Happy Bay Beach on one side and laid-back Friar’s Bay Beach (and its two beachside restaurants) on the other. All three bedroom suites feature king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms – perfect for three couples traveling together – and the private plunge pool and spacious covered terrace boast breathtaking views of the sunset. Learn more >

Also just-added in the Caribbean is Five Little Cays, a four-bedroom retreat in Turks and Caicos with its own private path to a white-sand beach. The villa’s beachfront plunge pool offers dramatic views of five uninhabited islands dotting the seascape, and two covered pergolas provide plenty of space for outdoor dining and lounging within reach of the beach. Guests can take swim out to the edge of a nearby bank to try their hand at catching lobster, conch, and fish for dinner or take the villa’s complimentary kayaks out for a spin in the turquoise water. Learn more >

While not a new addition, nine-bedroom Greensleeves Estates is a beloved property in Barbados that gathers rave reviews from its guests; one reviewer describes the house as “phenomenal” and the staff “as good as it gets.” Superbly located between two renowned white-sand beaches (Gibbs Bay to the north and Reeds Bay to the south), Greensleeves includes a private chef, butlers, housekeepers, maids, laundresses, and a property manager. Its spacious grounds are full of surprises: a sunken pool bar in the center of a free-form pool, a children’s wing with a jungle gym, a fully equipped home cinema, a landscaped park with a private tennis court…and that’s only the beginning. Learn more >

Explore more Caribbean villa rentals or contact Villas of Distinction to learn more about the latest additions to their worldwide villa portfolio.

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Customize your Villa at Cayo Espanto

Cayo Espanto — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:14:32 +0000

At Cayo Espanto — a private seven-villa island off the southern tip of Ambergris Caye in Belize — guests decide the details of their customized experience. Staff, who outnumber guests 2-to-1, carry out their wishes. For starters, “Some guests like a schedule; and others like to see how they feel when they wake,” says property manager David Benzaquen.

Activities can be scheduled weeks in advance or arranged within the hour, and include scuba diving, fishing, cave tubing, guided kayaking and enjoying a day at sea with a sunset barbecue on a remote beach.

One of the most flexible areas is cuisine. Four chefs create per-person menus based on the preferences listed on a 25-question survey. “We don’t have a set menu,” says Benzaquen. After you’ve noted whether you prefer caviar or cheeseburgers, sorbet or cheesecake, chefs create four dinner options with wine pairings.

Rates average $1,495 per night per couple in summer. Visit aprivateisland.com for more information and to book your next adventure at Cayo Espanto.

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Explore the USVI with a Free Rental Car & Dining Credit

Islands Staff — Thu, 01 May 2014 22:30:51 +0000

Luxury villa provider Villas of Distinction makes vacation planning just as effortless as the escape itself. With an extensive collection of worldwide villa rentals to choose from, expertise from knowledgeable Villa Specialists, and a dedicated concierge team to take care of all the details, planning your next getaway has never been simpler.

And for a limited time, Villas of Distinction is making it even easier to explore the U.S. Virgin Islands. When you rent any villa in St. Croix or St. Thomas and select villas in St. John, Villas of Distinction will provide you with a complimentary rental car and up to $400 in restaurant credit to use at participating restaurants across the island. Learn more about the “Dine & Drive” special >

Over 70 gorgeous villas in the USVI are participating in this promotion, from romantic one-bedroom hideaways to expansive nine-bedroom estates. One of the most spectacular is five-bedroom Villa Delfina on St. John, the USVI’s smallest and most pristine island. Delfina takes full advantage of St. John’s natural beauty with spacious outdoor areas overlooking awe-inspiring views of Peter Bay. A private pool, hillside hot tub, dining patio, shaded wet bar and lawn all boast this beautiful view, as do the private balconies off the bedroom suites – perfect spots to enjoy a peaceful morning coffee. An entire level of Delfina is devoted to family entertainment (media room, pool table, wet bar and game room included), and world-class snorkeling can be found at Peter Bay Beach, just a short drive or hike away. Learn more >

Neighboring island St. Thomas is the most populated of the USVI, offering the widest variety of restaurants, shopping and nightlife. One of the newest and most impressive vacation homes on the island is 2-bedroom Palms at Morningstar, located only minutes from the bustling capital Charlotte Amalie. The spacious living room enjoys an incredible view of the vast sparkling sea below, and large French doors open onto an outdoor lounge with a TV, outdoor kitchen, bar and infinity pool. Palms’ floor plan provides maximum privacy for each bedroom, making it an ideal villa for two couples or families. Learn more >

The breathtaking beauty of the islands (and the ease of getting there – no passports for U.S. citizens!) is hard enough to resist as it is – but when your car rental and restaurant budget are already included in your stay, visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands becomes a must-do.

Explore more villa rentals or contact Villas of Distinction to learn more.

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