MARCH 2007
Recent ReturnsSee What Our Guests Have to Say About Their Recent Trips "You folks did a great job. You listened to what we were looking for and came up with an ideal villa. Thanks!" "It was a WONDERFUL trip and the villa was FABULOUS-perfect for us...right on the money, great place. I would think our friends and we are likely to do something again next January and the villa route seems like the way to go. My guess is we'll want to try another island, just because we saw all of Virgin Gorda...You folks did a great job!" Alec W., OH "Our Barbados trip was great. Reeds House 5 was wonderful in every way. What a treat to have a wonderful cook. Stoutes rental car was great also. They are true professionals. The best advice from you all was to have a driver pick us up at the airport and have the rental car delivered to the villa...We look forward to working with you all in the future." Nancy L., AR "We had a wonderful trip and thoroughly enjoyed the well designed and appointed Casa de Miel. The weather was a perfect sunny 85 degrees daily...Thank you again for coordinating this delightful vacation experience." Jon S., VA "It was a great trip. Thank you so much for your help. We were very comfortable and had everything we needed." Erica Y., UK "Villa Soleil was great. Great location, great views and well appointed. It truly was a pleasure working with you and your staff. The villa was flawless. We are happy to have found your service because it will be very hard to go back to the resort type vacation after we have lived in the beautiful, peaceful privacy of Villa Soleil. I will be sure to check in with you when I start to plan our next winter getaway." David D., NY "All of the staff we met were very friendly, very professional, interesting to converse with. We appreciated the cleanliness, attention to our needs, and care of the property. We always had beach towels at our disposal. We will certainly rent from your company in the future. Thank you." Loretta H., MI "Beautiful setting on a magnificent beach. Perfect accommodations for a family. We enjoyed it as much this year as we did last year." "We were very happy with both villas and with the level of service that we received from the local staff. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed our visit again this year!" Jackie S., CT "We had a great time and everything was perfect. We loved the villa and would stay there again given the chance. We had a lot of fun on St. John and our best place to go was Watermelon Bay, where we saw sea turtles. We could not have asked for a better vacation. Wish we were still there. Thanks." Ted W., OR "We always know we can count on having a no hassle - wonderful vacation in an Island Hideaways villa!" Jane S., VA "Like living in a tree house...the most wonderful meals and service. Evenings sitting on the porch, listening to the glorious sound of the native tree frogs. Gorgeous pool with sun or shade...Heaven!" Anne M., TN "We had a fantastic week thanks. The villa was absolutely beautiful and we are already talking about going back next year! Pam and Pat were wonderful and Pam's cooking would take some beating...we had an absolutely brilliant time, having Pam and Pat made it so easy to relax - it is not easy to slip back into work now though where the weather is cold, windy and rainy! Hopefully I will be getting in touch with you again later this year to book next years!" Christine M., UK "The villa, staff and Island Hideaways were fantastic!!" Gerry F., WI "Once again we had a GREAT stay at the Island Hideaways home. This was our third stay with you and all three wives agreed that the Diva was the best location yet - I have been challenged to top it next year! The home was very well cleaned, laid out so each couple had plenty of privacy, yet close enough to socialize and have a good time. If we weren't shopping we basically laid around the pool and enjoyed the sun...every phase of the trip went well again this year. Look forward to a return trip in 2007. Thanks for your staff's assistance." Jim D., OH "We had a wonderful time! The Hacienda villa was in one word PERFECT! The picture can't even express how wonderful the view is! We did diving with S.C.U.B.A. and they were great. One thing that is not in your information that was actually the highlight of our trip was the jeep tour to the rain forest with Tan Tan Tours with the owner Wave Phillips. This was the most fun we had the entire week. Thank you for your great service and information. We will definitely use Island Hideaways on our next trip." Kristine D., WI "The trip was wonderful. Jonson villa was great- it was better then we expected- not that we expected it to be bad but the amenities were even better then told to us...the villa was quite large and spacious and the staff, Dorothy and Sesee were wonderful. I am sure we will use your services again in the future." Kimberly H., PA "We had a lovely time in St. Martin. Belle Fontaine was beautiful, the view was spectacular and the property was well maintained and clean. We enjoyed our week there very much. We spent most of our time pool side as we all needed the relaxation and no one felt a need to leave this beautiful property. The property was well represented and matched the description on your website. We would not hesitate to use the services of your company again. We appreciated all the information provided to us prior to our arrival and it was great having a representative meet us at the airport and guide us to the property. The island is charming. Hope to vacation there again sometime in the future." Mona S., KS "...We are regular visitors to Barbados, usually 2 or 3 times a year. Our usual haunt is Sandy Lane. Reeds House #14 was so lovely and Caroline who looked after us was perfect! We can assure you that when we return to the Island, which will be soon, our preference, will be to stay at Reeds House! When we spoke with the Manager, he was keen to ensure that they didn't lose us given that the reason we were at Reeds is because Sandy Lane was fully booked! My wife and I are of the opinion that they have lost us, converted Reeds House people that we now are! We know the area, I play polo at Apes Hill, so the apartment together with the car was the perfect combination for a real Caribbean holiday! Many thanks and you'll be hearing from us soon." LLR, UK |
Welcome to the March 2007 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 21 years. It would be our pleasure to assist you with your next Villa Vacation! Cricket World Cup
Opening ceremonies will take place on March 11, 2007, at Jamaica's Trelawny Stadium. Players and officials from all 16 teams will attend the event, which will be broadcast to a worldwide audience. The first match will take place on March 13 on the island of Jamaica. The championship game on April 28, 2007, will be played on Barbados. An estimated 100,000 visitors are expected to travel to the Caribbean to attend the Cricket World Cup. Jamaica, Grenada, and Antigua have built new state-of-the-art stadiums to accommodate the teams and crowds. Barbados's Kensington Oval Stadium has been completely renovated and expanded as well. Visitors to Barbados have their pick of cricket matches as well. In addition to the final championship match, Barbados is the site of several warm-up matches as well as six "Super Eight'' matches. The warm-up matches on March 5, 6, and 9 will take place at the 3Ws Oval at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. In the March 5, 2007, Sri Lanka will take on Scotland; on March 6 it's New Zealand against Bangladesh; and the March 9, 2007, match pits New Zealand against Sri Lanka. The six "Super 8" matches are scheduled for April 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 21. If you are an avid cricket fan, the Caribbean is the place to be this spring. Villa of the Month: Fustic House, St. Lucy, Barbados
The home accommodates up to 12 guests in six suites set in three separate wings for the utmost in privacy and luxury. The Master Suite and Wisteria Suite are housed in the Great House wing. The air-conditioned Master Suite offers guests a super-size king bed, TV, DVD, Bose radio/CD player, and private bath with shower and bathtub. The air conditioned Wisteria Suite also has king-size bed, Bose radio/CD player. The bathroom is located across the hall. The Great House has a library furnished with a beautiful mahogany desk at one end and a 37-inch wide screen TV at the other end of the room. The dramatic dining room with its stone fireplace can accommodate up 12 for dinner. The airy living room connects to the rest of the house by a series of covered verandas. Messel added the second wing in the 1970s and it now bears his name. Located downstairs in the Messel Wing is the Seaview Suite, which opens onto its own private terrace overlooking the sea. The air-conditioned suite is decorated in the classic Messel palette of sage green and white. The newly refurbished bathroom now features a luxurious walk-in shower. Upstairs in the Messel Wing is the air-conditioned Sunset Suite. The air-conditioned suite features a private bath with overhead shower and has its own private terrace. The Plantation Wing is the newest addition to Fustic House, finished in 2000. A covered sitting court and open-air atrium connect the two luxurious and private bedroom suites located here. The exotic Mahogany Suite features a four-poster king-size bed and an en suite coral and mahogany bathroom. Five sets of glass double doors open to the outdoors. The Chinese-inspired Wicker Suite boasts a king-size sleigh bed and ensuite wood-paneled bathroom with a private outdoor shower. The Messel wing also features a game room with table tennis and sports equipment as well as a small attached kitchen. One of Messel's many theatrical touches throughout the estate is the lagoon-style pool. Carved out of coral stone, the pool is surrounded by lush vegetation. At night, the pool is dramatically lit from below the water.
Pampering is the hallmark of Fustic House from the chef's renowned culinary masterpieces to the use of club facilities at the exclusive Port St. Charles marina. At the posh Port Charles Marina, guests can dine at the members-only restaurant, swim in the pool, and enjoy the lovely beach. Fustic House is also a great place to stay while enjoying the Cricket World Cup. Special rates are being offered during the Cricket World Cup from the start of the "Super Eight" matches on April 11 through the final on April 28.
For more information, please see the listing on our web site: Fustic House. 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: Scarlet, Paynes Bay, BarbadosWhat was once a chattel-house has been transformed into the island's coolest nightspot. This happening, London-style bistro and bar takes its name from the vibrant red that colors the restaurant's exterior and interior. Vibrant red walls are accented with bold Andy Warhol paintings of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Jackie O. Diners can sit at the black lacquered tables and minglers can find a spot at the long, red bar. Martinis and other cocktails are listed in the Thirst menu, while comfort foods and Bajan dishes with a twist can be found in the Hungry menu. Scarlet caters to the after-midnight offering lots of nibbles, drinks, and action. Located across from Daphne's on the West Coast, Scarlet is just 15- 20 minutes from the capital of Bridgetown. Scarlet is open for Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until late. Please contact us at 1-800-832-2302 and we would be happy to make a reservation for your next trip to Barbados. Passport ReminderAll travelers must present a passport to enter the United States. This includes U.S. citizens returning from the Caribbean. U.S. visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico do not need a passport because they are U.S. territories. Obtaining a passport can take a month or more so plan ahead for holidays in the Caribbean. 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 © 2007 |
Cricket is taking the Caribbean by storm. For the first time, the ICC Cricket World Cup will be played in the West Indies. Sixteen of the world's top-ranked teams will compete in fifty-one matches played on nine islands. The match hosts include Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts & Nevis. St. Vincent will host several warm-up matches as well. 
