OCTOBER 2006
Recent ReturnsSee What Our Guests Have to Say About Their Recent Trips "The house was beautiful!" Greg M., NJ "Island Hideaways was flexible with me arriving at a difficult time when my mother passed away. I appreciate it. The trip while short was wonderful." Terry R., GA "Wow- the house was a dream! We had the best family vacation! All our needs were met and great suggestions were made...We went on Good Times Catamaran Cruise twice and fell in love with Barbados. We fed the sea turtles and swam and snorkeled in beautiful coves. I highly recommend this cottage and hope to return soon!" Liz M., CA "We were very satisfied with our whole St. Martin trip." Jack A., OK "Beautiful island. Had a great time." Ahmed M., IL "We enjoyed Jacaranda it was truly beautiful!! The family had an awesome time in Tortola. The welcome basket was perfect. This was a true vacation we love the feeling of a home away from home!! Perfect!! And will return next July 07." Siobhan W., DC "Our experience with Island Hideaways was excellent- we have already recommended your services to several friends. The staff was friendly, responsive, and seemed generally committed to ensuring we had a great vacation." Kelli R., GA "Loved it. Can not wait for the next trip." Steven A., IL "Everything was great. Nice condo and locations. Thanks." Doug D., KS "We were very pleased. We had never rented on-line before and so we did not know what to expect." Jack H., WV "We were concerned that we took a cheaper villa but were pleasantly surprised when we saw our villa. It was very clean and the views were amazing. This, by far, was our best vacation ever." Melissa S., MD "Satori II was an ideal villa for two couples. We had a great time and enjoyed our much needed respite away from the hectic pressures of everyday life." Nancy E., MI |
Welcome to the October 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! Horseback Riding on St. Martin
Begin your exploration by riding the trails through Cape Bay's residential and industrial sections until you reach the undeveloped area of Cape Bay. Riders can choose a one-hour ride, a two-hour ride, a sunset ride, or a nighttime ride. The highlight of these rides is the chance to swim in the ocean with your horse--a truly incredible experience. As you ride along the trails through Cape Bay, your guide will point out the flora and fauna around you--the lush vegetation, unexpected cactus, pelicans, snowy egrets, mongoose, lovely butterflies, and migrating whales in June--and the nearby islands of Saba and Statia and the far off islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Guests can take a one-hour ride through the Cape Bay area or a two-hour ride through the Cape Bay area to the beach at Cole Bay. Or they can enjoy a sunset ride where they can take in one of the island's fabulous sunsets. Romantics will enjoy the champagne night horseback ride. Ride the trails for a nighttime experience and then gather around the campfire on the beach to toast marshmallows and drink champagne. Cape Bay has some of the best snorkeling on the island, and its beauty was showcased in the water scenes from the motion picture Speed II. Villa of the Month: Lune de Miel, St. Martin
Lune de Miel is beautifully decorated in a neutral decor accented with red. The air-conditioned bedroom is furnished with a lovely king-size bed swathed in netting. The elegantly appointed bathroom features a spacious outdoor shower. The sitting area has plasma television, VCR and DVD player, and satellite cable. Just off this area is the comfortably furnished veranda. This outdoor living area overlooks the pool and is the perfect spot for dining al fresco or enjoying cocktails while savoring the island's beauty. The villa has a gourmet kitchen and offers maid service. The closest beach is lovely Baie Longue, named for its long and lovely beach. The waters here are calm and clear, attracting both snorkelers and swimmers. For more information, please see the listing on our web site: Lune de Miel. 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: Le Marrakech, MarigotLe Marrakech in Marigot blends the exotic with a touch of romance. Guests at Le Marrakech feel as though they have been transported to Moroccan North Africa. The dining room is furnished in typical Moroccan fashion with Moroccan sofas, large mosaic tables, soft draperies, chandeliers, and paintings, all imported from Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech. The lovely garden has also been transformed -- here diners can enjoy drinks by candlelight in an authentic sultan's tent. St. Martin has a reputation for outstanding cuisine, and Le Marrakech maintains this standard. Le Marrakech serves fabulous Moroccan specialties such as kebabs, pastries, couscous, and tajines. Diners rave about the restaurant's signature dish, a lamb tajine with prunes, honey ginger sauce, and caramelized almonds with cinnamon. Guests can enjoy Moroccan wine and other spirits with their dinner. A common misconception is that Moroccan food is hot and spicy. In fact, Moroccan food uses a blend of spices such as coriander, cumin, saffron, paprika, cayenne, ginger and cinnamon but it is not hot. Harissa, the really hot sauce, is served on the side for those who do like their entrees hot and spicy. The restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are recommended. Please contact us at 1-800-832-2302 and we would be happy to make a reservation for your next trip to St. Martin. Island Hideaways Welcomes Amy BoernerIsland Hideaways is happy to announce the addition of Amy Boerner to our professional team. Amy has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University and most recently was a Special Events Coordinator with a nonprofit organization in Alexandria, Virginia. As a concierge, Amy meets and works with our guests to assist with their travel arrangements. She helps our guests by arranging airport transfers, starter food packages, and all special requests. Since joining us two months ago, Amy has received fantastic reviews from our returning guests! Her dedication to ensuring that our guests have wonderful holidays is unsurpassed. Passport ReminderEffective January 1, 2007 all travelers must present a passport to enter the United States. This includes U.S. citizens returning from the Caribbean. Obtaining a passport can take a month or more so plan ahead for winter 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 © 2006 |
The Cape Bay area is one of the St. Martin's most beautiful and secluded spots. Once a cattle plantation, Cape Bay remains undeveloped and can only be explored on horseback. Lucky Stables in Cape Bay offers a variety of horseback tours of the lovely Cape Bay area. 
This new hillside villa in the Terres Basses, also known as French Lowlands, sits on 2.5 acres with stunning views of the crystal blue waters. Lune de Miel, French for honeymoon, is a romantic one-bedroom villa that makes an ideal couples retreat.