Category: British Virgin Islands

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit

By on Sep 22, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Arizona, British Virgin Islands, California, Canada, Caribbean, Colorado, Florida, Montana, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Utah, Wyoming
For many people fall and winter vacations aren’t so much about money, they are about time and escaping the eternal screech of the smart phone ringer. Some of the best fall and winter luxury vacation spots will let you trade in the phone for a pair of skis, hiking shoes or scuba gear and come back renewed and
Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island property destroyed by fire

Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island property destroyed by fire

By on Aug 22, 2011 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Celebrities, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
A fire has ravaged Sir Richard Branson’s luxury home, the Great House, in the Caribbean after lightning struck the property during a tropical storm. Sadly, the house has been completely destroyed but thankfully 20 people were able to escape unhurt.  Among them was British actress Kate Winslet, Branson’s 90-year-old mother (who Winslet is believed to
Sensational special offers at Peter Island Resort & Spa

Sensational special offers at Peter Island Resort & Spa

By on Mar 03, 2011 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
An enchanting island, offering the utmost in privacy, Peter Island is a hidden gem with all the natural beauty and peace of a far-flung Caribbean dream getaway. The resort’s secluded charm can mean it takes a little longer to get to and with this in mind Peter Island is offering guests their first night complimentary!
Necker Island hosts 2011 BVI Kite Jam

Necker Island hosts 2011 BVI Kite Jam

By on Nov 30, 2010 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Celebrities, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Necker Island is one of those places you dream of visiting, but only if you can afford the price tag. The white sand beaches, uninterrupted views of the surrounding islands, the impeccable staff (which out numbers the island guest limit 2:1) is what brings the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Owen Wilson, Mel Gibson, and Mariah

The Regent Palmas Del Mar Puerto Rico

By on Oct 09, 2008 in Accommodation, Africa, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Going Out, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Ground was broken in Puerto Rico yesterday to mark the beginning of Regent Hotels & Resorts‘ newest luxury development, The Regent Palmas Del Mar Puerto Rico. Scheduled to open in December 2011, the resort will consist of 96 guest rooms and 52 suites, offering beachfront accommodation and interiors by award-winning designer Trisha Wilson, whose work
Mosquito Island - a Caribbean eco-resort from Branson

Mosquito Island - a Caribbean eco-resort from Branson

By on Jun 30, 2008 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Resorts
The British tycoon Richard Branson has set his sights on “the most environmentally-friendly resort on the globe” on a small island located off the the island of Virgin Gorda in the Caribbean.   Mosquito Island, as it is known, consists of little more than scrub and some run-down buildings at present, but Branson has a
World's Best Luxury Hotels 2007 from Five Star Alliance

World's Best Luxury Hotels 2007 from Five Star Alliance

By on Aug 14, 2007 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Honeymoons, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Our friends over at Five Star Alliance have devised their own ‘best hotels’ list for the second year running. Their World’s Best Luxury Hotels 2007 sees the spectacular Four Seasons Punta Mita recognised as one of the  World’s Best Golf Resorts, and Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands as one of the World’s
New menus on Guana Island, BVI

New menus on Guana Island, BVI

By on Feb 25, 2007 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
New lunch and dinner menus at the private island resort of Guana Island showcase pistachio-crusted goat cheese over mesclun, West Indian chicken roti with mango chutney and poached pear with raspberry sauce. And for those really looking to indulge, the spa and yoga centre menus  have also been  updated with soothing treatments such as the
Biras Creek Resort, British Virgin Islands

Biras Creek Resort, British Virgin Islands

By on Feb 07, 2007 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts
Newly acquired by Victor International and following multi-million dollar renovations, all accommodation at the Biras Creek Resort now consists of non-smoking rooms including 300 thread count cotton linens and Sealy Plush pillow-top mattresses. Luxurious amenities also include Sony LCD TVs and Bose iPod sound decks in the Grand Premier suites, a fitness centre and private
Spa Escape Package from Peter Island Resort, BVI

Spa Escape Package from Peter Island Resort, BVI

By on Jan 29, 2007 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Escape from those long, cold winter days and enjoy the warm, tropical paradise of Peter Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands with the Spa Escape Package. Discover healing hands and spa treatments that will rejuvenate, revitalize and renew your mind, body and soul. This package includes 5-nights in the accommodation of your choice,  use
Mainsail Resort, Marina & Spa

Mainsail Resort, Marina & Spa

By on Jan 25, 2007 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Going Out, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Scheduled to open in late 2007 on Scrub Island, Mainsail Resort, Marina & Spa is the first luxury resort development in the British Virgin Islands in more than 15 years and will be fully equipped with ocean view suites, villas and residences, a world class spa, marina, restaurants, retail shops, amphitheatre, nature trails, and an

Valentines with Villas of Distinction

By on Jan 22, 2007 in Accommodation, Air Travel, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Netherlands Antilles, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA
Remember the $100,000 Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas Valentines package I told you about a short while back?   If you thought that was extravagant, think again: 10-Day vacation of a lifetime priced at $425,000; now that’s amore! Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love – the love of your life, the love of family, the love
Space charter with a $1.76 million price tag

Space charter with a $1.76 million price tag

By on Jan 08, 2007 in British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Regions, Space Travel, Speciality Travel
The famous luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is selling a space trip in their catalogue that includes the opportunity to experience weightlessness along with a spectacular view of Earth. Their space charter for you and five of your best friends  will set  you back  $1.76 million!   The fee  includes training, medical assessments and  a ride
Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007

Frommer's Top Travel Destinations for 2007

By on Dec 30, 2006 in Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, Ethiopia, Europe, Japan, Maine, Minnesota, North America, North Carolina, Oregon, Panama, Poland, Regions, Switzerland, USA, Utah, Western Europe
The editors at Frommer’s Travel Guides and Frommers.com have come up with a list of 12 emerging destinations that they recommend we visit in 2007.   Making the shortlist of places not to be missed are: Krakow, Poland Tokyo, Japan Minneapolis, Minnesota Panama Asheville, North Carolina Ethiopia Portland, Oregon Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Okanagan
A year of island hopping: June

A year of island hopping: June

By on Jul 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Ecuador, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, USA, Western Europe
This is post  six of twelve in our daily look at the best islands in the world to visit, when to visit them and where to stay (where individual recommendations are made). For June, the following are recommended: British Virgin Islands Capri: Grand Hotel Quisisana and Villa Brunella Galápagos, Ecuador Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts: The Edgartown
Experience the British Virgin Islands through Bitter End Yacht Club

Experience the British Virgin Islands through Bitter End Yacht Club

By on Apr 04, 2006 in Accommodation, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals
Whether aboard a luxurious 45-foot catamaran with a captain and chef or a fully-provisioned spacious Moorings 332, two new packages offer unique ways to experience Bitter End Yacht Club. Guests can see and do it all with the ultimate Island Cruise and Admiral’s Yacht-Villa packages allowing discerning travelers to explore Bitter End and all of