JANUARY 2006
Recent ReturnsSee What Our Clients Have to Say About Their Recent Trips This is the most amazing house I have ever seen. The views are spectacular, the staff is incredible, the food is delicious and the island is so beautiful!!! I highly recommend Rutland Hill to anyone! Michael F., Toronto Tyrone and Debra - we miss you! Especially since your cooking was way beyond anything we could imagine. Richard-thanks for helping us with the sea turtle eggs that the storm exposed on the beach. Our oldest son had quite a tale for science class when we returned home. Gail-thanks for all of your help and for your sister's great braiding techniques. Our daughter was delighted with her! Sherlin-- Our youngest son wants to use the hose in our backyard to find crabs. Thanks for keeping him busy. Billy-what can we say? Anything we needed, you made sure we had. I hope we were not too demanding! Everyone else-we haven't forgotten you. The pictures from the vow renewals at the gazebo will always be in our hearts. We've been spoiled, so we will return. What a magical place to take our parents (all four) and kids (all three) for two weeks. We wish we could move in. One last thing-imagine a steel drum playing a wedding march while the sun sets across that magnificent ocean view that IS exactly like the picture online. Priceless. John and Wendy P., TE Quite honestly - the staff was beyond outstanding! Their attention to details- as well as their attention to our group was heartwarming. We all miss them and still talk about each and every one of them. Victoria T., SC We had the time of our lives on St. Thomas! We didn't want to leave. The wedding was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the people were nice, and our villas were fantastic! We couldn't have selected a better area on the island to stay or more perfect homes for the week! We will definitely be going back for many future vacations. Thank you again for all of your help in fulfilling our needs regarding the houses. You helped make our wedding something no one involved will ever forget! Thank you. Brook S., AK Casa Bougainvilla and Sea Star, St. Thomas We had a WONDERFUL time at Stone Cottage!! St. Thomas is beautiful! Thanks for giving us such a great place to stay. We will definitely be back!! Melissa O., NY Stone Cottage, St. Thomas Great location. Mornings and evenings overlooking Cane Garden Bay were magnificent! Linda S., NC I have never experienced a villa more beautiful than this one! My husband and I had a honeymoon that was beyond our expectations and Eris was a wonderful addition from cooking to her awesome rum punch! We are returning for our 10th anniversary. Kimberely F., FL We truly loved the Cotton House and would recommend it to anyone. Christie G., CO Everything was great - No surprise of any kind!! Andy W., MO We had an excellent holiday. All aspects of our booking were handled efficiently and the villa and staff excelled our expectations. Thank you. Helen C., United Kingdom |
Welcome to the January 2006 Edition of Island Hideaways' Caribbean Villa Newsletter!Thank you for visiting our web site at www.islandhideaways.com, which Forbes Magazine featured in its "Best of the Web" Issue. We have represented Luxury Villas and Private Islands for rent in Barbados, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mustique, St. Croix, St. John, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda for more than 20 years. It would be our pleasure to assist you with your next Villa Vacation! A Visit to Mustique
Mustique charms visitors. It is a place where who you are is of no importance. It is a place where fishermen still repair their nets, clean their catch, and relax amongst the palm trees of Britannia Bay. A mere three miles by one and a half miles, Mustique has successfully retained its traditional island culture and combined it with a low-key relaxed atmosphere. Free from hustle and bustle, vendors, unemployment, casinos, and high rise hotels, Mustique remains uncommercialized and unspoiled. Yet Mustique offers plenty of leisure activities. Snorkeling, diving, sailing, fishing, tennis, and horseback riding are some of the options from which to choose. For those looking for some pampering, book time at The Cotton House Spa to enjoy the spa's special body treatments. Part of the St. Vincent and Grenadines islands, Mustique is a 45-minute flight from Barbados on Air Mustique. Once you visit Mustique and glimpse its nine beautiful beaches and scattered mansions and villas, you will know that you have found a special island in the Caribbean. Villa of the Month: Casa Dalla Valle, Mustique
This lovely villa accommodates up to 12 people. Each of the six bedrooms has its own private bath. Two of the bedrooms are air conditioned. The bedrooms occupy separate wings throughout the house to ensure privacy. The living room is the perfect gathering place. Guests can listen to music while drinking in the exquisite water views. Amenities include TV, CD player, VCR, radio and stereo. Guests are truly pampered here. Your stay at Casa Dalla Valle includes daily maid and cook service. The staff prepares a variety of gourmet meals and snacks. One of the best places to savor these extraordinary meals is in the romantic dining gazebo overlooking Brittania Bay. Casa Dalla Valle offers its guests plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind in the utmost privacy. The mosaic tiled pool beckons guests to while away the hours by swimming in its clear waters, while the poolside deck entices guests to just sit back and take in the commanding views of the sparkling blue waters below. The lush tropical gardens surrounding the pool create a beautiful and private oasis. Your stay at Casa Dalla Valle also includes a rental vehicle so you can explore all this beautiful island has to offer. Children are welcome, making Casa Dalla Valle the perfect villa for a family reunion. Once you've enjoyed the amenities of Casa Dalla Valle, you'll come back again and again. For more information, please see the Casa Dalla Valle listing on our web site. It would be our pleasure to personally describe this exquisite property to you, please call us at 800.832.2302 for more information. Restaurant of the Month: Basil's Bar, MustiqueTiny Mustique has three restaurants--The Cotton House for French cuisine, Firefly for a romantic dinner, and Basil's Bar and Restaurant for a casual atmosphere. Basil's is a popular gathering spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails at sunset. The restaurant sits on a pier over the water and is easily reached by land or sea. Visiting yachtsmen arrive by boat, while Mustique guests often arrive via a 4-wheeled jeep-style mule! Basil's offers an extensive menu of West Indian delights and is known for its grilled lobster. You'll find Basil's a wonderful place to enjoy meals or drinks in a fun, casual island atmosphere. Be sure to browse in Basil's adjoining shops featuring island arts and clothing. Please contact us at 1-800-832-2302 and we would be happy to make a reservation for your next trip to Mustique. Now is the Time to Plan Your Next Villa VacationThank you to all of our guests who have helped us thrive for 20 years! We are proud of the tremendous percentage of guests who return to us year after year for assistance in planning their villa holidays. It is truly a pleasure to serve each and every one of you. The winter season is upon us and is as busy as ever. If you are planning to travel this winter, reserve your dates now! Many of our destinations are already in demand for the spring and summer. Destinations such as Mahoe Bay, Virgin Gorda and Merlin Bay, Barbados are almost sold out for most dates. The biggest difference in our industry over the past 20 years is how early our guests are making their reservations. Please contact us right away to plan your next villa vacation! Passport Deadline Extended Until 2006The U.S. State Department requires returning travelers from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Canada, and Mexico to show a valid U.S. passport at air or cruise ports of entry by December 31, 2006. The State Department plans to fully implement this policy for all countries by December 2008. About Island HideawaysIsland Hideaways has specialized in Caribbean villa vacations since 1986. We represent hundreds of luxury vacation villa rentals throughout the Caribbean islands. Island Hideaways was named "A first-rate agency that specializes in Caribbean properties" by Business Week Magazine and our web site received the prestigious "Best of the Web" award by Forbes magazine each summer from 2000 - 2005. Please call us toll-free at 800.832.2302 or e-mail us at villas@islandhideaways.com with any questions, suggestions or comments. We have been receiving some calls and e-mails from clients commenting that they are no longer receiving our monthly newsletters. Please let us know if you change e-mail addresses so that we may keep the newsletters coming your way. This communication is a special deals notification only. Island Hideaways shall not be liable for any clients' failure to receive such e-mails. Should you wish to stop receiving this newsletter, please click here to unsubscribe. Copyright © 2005, 2006 |
One can not compare the island of Mustique to any other Caribbean destinations. Villa renters who enjoy quiet destinations and luxury villas will appreciate a Mustique holiday. This secluded, 1,400-acre island is renowned as a sanctuary favored by royalty and the rich and famous because the island offers that priceless commodity--privacy, evident by the total lack of paparazzi. 
The island of Mustique is renowned for its exquisite homes, and Casa Dalla Valle is one of the loveliest. Nestled high in Mustique's hills, Casa Dalla Valle offers its guests stunning views of Mustique's Britannia Bay as well as luxurious appointments. This Spanish-Mediterranean villa brings the colors of the Caribbean inside with its colorful decor of terracotta accented with brilliant blue.