If your vacation wish includes a private beachfront or mountainside retreat in the Caribbean, a villa vacation can make it a reality whatever your budget. Options abound, whether you’re looking to indulge in luxury or simply want more space and privacy than a hotel can offer. Expert resort and villa representatives can help you in your quest and personalize the experience to your exact needs. All you need to worry about is who to bring with you on your ultimate escape,family, friends or just the two of you.
Jamaica
Villas by Linda Smith
Villas by Linda Smith is a portfolio of more than 90 staffed villas, most located on Jamaica’s renowned North Coast “Riviera” of fi ne homes and top resorts. This remarkable collection includes honeymoon cottages, beachfront villas and mountaintop estates. Every villa comes with a private pool, as well as access to golf, tennis, water sports and beaches on-site or nearby.
All villas are fully staffed, including personal chefs, butlers, housekeepers, gardeners and laundresses personally trained on-site by Villas by Linda Smith’s hands-on owner. Nannies are also available for families. The firm’s on-island concierge calls on every guest group and handles with expertise a range of requests, from tee times and tennis pros to birthday parties and villa weddings. These child-friendly private-staffed villas are a favorite for family reunions and are ideal for anniversaries and milestone birthdays. 301-229-4300; http://jamaicavillas.com
St. John
Caribbean Villas & Resorts
Caribbean Villas & Resorts has been specializing in managing and renting private villas and condos on just one Caribbean island — St. John — for more than 25 years.
Most of its personnel live and work on St. John because the group oversees and maintains the majority of the villas and condos it rents. Their U.S.-based rental office is located in Maine. All of the villa representatives are island experts, having at least 20 years of St. John rental experience and spending 10 to 15 days each year on the island personally reviewing the properties. The staff members are experts on every villa and condo they sell, so you’ll easily be matched to the right property for you. They can also help you rent a vehicle, will greet you at the dock and are always at the ready to handle any issues quickly and professionally. 800-338-0987; http://caribbeanvilla.com
Destination St. John
Representatives at Destination St.John, one of the largest rental agencies on St. John, pride themselves on matching their guests with the ideal accommodations. Whether you seek a honeymoon escape, condo vacation, budget cottage, family home or luxury estate, Destination St.John promises to find the perfect one for you, with beachfront or mountaintop locations throughout the island.
Villas are completely equipped, with full kitchens, laundry and linens, plus beach supplies and towels. The company has been in business more than 20 years, and loyal guests return year after year to a warm welcome, familiar faces and consistently impressive accommodations.
Destination St. John is your guide from the moment you book, even greeting you when you arrive on the island and personally escorting you to your vacation home. They can help set up rental vehicles, day sails, restaurant reservations and anything else
to make your trip special and hassle-free.
800-562-1901; http://destinationstjohn.com
Antigua
Antigua Village Beach Resort
Blissfully set on Dickenson Bay, one of the most beautiful and famous beaches on Antigua’s northwest coast, Antigua Village
Beach Resort is a four-acre, internationally owned resort comprised of one-bedroom suites, studio apartments and 94 villas.
Each type of accommodation is personally styled, and all are set in luscious gardens with tropical coconut and fruit trees, with a
shared swimming pool to relax in or around.
All residences are bright and spacious with fully equipped kitchens. Just a short drive from Antigua Village are nearby
supermarkets and a public market for fresh seafood and produce in the capital of St John’s. Adjacent to the resort are two restaurants, as well as water-sports rentals, sailboat charters and arranged excursions on the beach. Courteous taxi drivers are
available to introduce you to the historic sights, sounds and culture of Antigua. 866-590-8713; http://antiguavillage.net
St. Martin/St. Marteen
Coral Beach Club
A luxury boutique residence, Coral Beach Club has 14 two-, three- and four-bedroom villas, each with a private pool, set directly on Dawn Beach with lovely views of the ocean and the neighboring island of St.Barths. On-site are also seven two-bedroom townhouses with a shared swimming pool overlooking Oyster Pond Marina. The contemporary design is by renowned architect Jean-Pierre Heim.
Services as part of your stay at Coral Beach Club include a meet-and-greet at the airport and at the property by its on-site
professional staff, welcome gift upon arrival, full concierge services, daily housekeeping service (except holidays) and free parking. It is located just 10 minutes from Philipsburg and Orient Bay, with a marina, convenience store and choice of restaurants all steps from the property. 866-978-7278;
http://coralbeach-club.com
Island Properties
Villa rental specialists on St. Martin/St. Maarten for more than 25 years, Island Properties, the villa-rental division of RE/MAX Island Properties, is renowned for its product knowledge, for personally inspecting each villa and for ensuring the highest-quality vacation homes and services for all guests. The portfolio represents a complete collection of the most elegant vacation rental villas on both sides of the island, featuring exceptional views, an array of various amenities and all the comforts of home.
Whether searching for the utmost in Caribbean villa-rental luxury
or the ultimate tropical private home or mountaintop hideaway,
Island Properties has a property to fi t every budget and need.
Booking is easily done online, and winter specials are available. All prices are in U.S. dollars based on a weekly stay and include airport meet-and-greet. 866-978-5851; http://islandpropertiesonline.com