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Romance on St. John

Romance is alive and well on the tiny US Virgin Island of St. John.  The island retains a very small, intimate feel due to it's location and the fact that there is no airport or major cruise dock on the island.  Visitors can only arrive to this sparkling gem via ferry or private boat.

The island offers a special charm that is rare in the Caribbean and makes it a popular choice for honeymooners.  The island's main town of Cruz Bay is small and easily walked.  Colorful shops and boutiques line the narrow roads as well as tempting restaurants.  The shopping district runs from Wharfside Village  through  town to Mongoose Junction another shopping center with stonework walls and old world charm. Visitors will find tempting pottery stores, art galleries, duty-free jewelry and a large collection of one of a kind gift items.

Romance is alive and well on St. John and is easily enjoyed on the island's many spectacular white sand beaches.  Indeed, the island is 3/4 National Park and the best beaches fall within the park so they do not have any development on them and are as pristine and uninhabited as they were 50-100 years ago.  Notable beaches include Trunk Bay which offers an underground marked snorkeling trail, as well as Hawksnest, Peter Bay, Cinammon Bay and Maho Beach.  All offer exceptional swimming and snorkeling and just lazing on the shores of the crystal clear waters.

Visitors can rent power boats to explore offshore cays and remote beaches.  Day sails are available as well and include lunch, beverages and at least one stop to snorkel.

Lovers can find a delightful selection of romantic spots to enjoy dinner.  ASolare where a table on the balcony looks down on Cruz Bay and provides one of the most spectacular views in the Caribbean.    Le Chateau de Bordeaux is another ultra romantic restaurant located high on Bordeaux Mountain which features fine lace tablecloths and Victorian antiques.

Renting a private villa ensures romance on St. John.  Villas Caribe offers an exquisite collection of private villas in a variety of prices for rent on this tropical hidewaway.

The Le Chateau villa is a perfect choice for romantics.  SEt 850 feet atop Estate Catherineberg, the villa offers inspiring and breathtaking views overlooking the Sir Francis Drake Channel, Cinnamon Bay and the nearby British Islands.  A Mediterranean style home, the villa is the ultimate in luxury and privacy.  It offers two bedrooms, spacious living areas, a fireplace, private pool and private jacuzzi.  Le Chateau is located deep inside the National Park, this two acre estate provides a sanctuary amidst ambrosial gardens and lush sub-tropical forests.  For those so inspired, Le Chateau even permits small weddings.   

Island Manor villa is a romantic hideaway with views of the shimmering Caribbean and Hart Bay. The home provides four spacious bedrooms all with en-suite baths, private decks and ocean views. Outside, there is a native stone bordered swimming pool and spacious sundeck.  A private path leads to Hart Bay's secluded beach and coral reef and a leisurely walk leads to the Chocolate Hole Beach.

Coco de Mer is an extraordinary and romantic luxury villa located within the exclusive Peter Bay enclave behind an electronic gate.  Entrance is through a wrought iron entry gate that leads to the stone courtyard set with plants and fountains and a dramatic atrium.  The villa is built as three pavilions on two levels that are threaded together by tiled walkways and bracketed by lush tropical plantings and provides five equal sized, air-conditioned bedroom suites all with amazing azure ocean views.  Twin staircase lead to the sparkling private swimming pool set within a unique garden amphitheater with antique tiling, a central mosaic and built in seating.  In the garden just below the pool, a large hot tub is tucked away-the perfect spot for star filled romantic nights. 

Enhancing the romantic ambiance of St. John are perfect beaches, charming shops, intimate restaurants and a fabulous collection of private villas all with private villas listed through Villas Caribe.

St. John, the Virgin Island ~ A National Gem

St. John, the Virgin Island, is truly a National Gem.  The island is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands and retains an unspoiled beauty that is rare in the Caribbean.

1956, Laurence Rockefeller bought large amounts of land on the island and donated them to the National Park Service to keep St. John a "thing of joy forever". Today, two thirds of the island is part of the Virgin Islands National Park an area that includes over 12,500 acres of protected forest, water and submerged land.  The park offers spectacular scenery, wonderful hiking trails, secluded coves and some of the most spectacular white sand beaches in the entire Caribbean.

St. John, a National Gem, offers twenty two hiking trails  totaling  over twenty miles.  The views from the trails are truly breathtaking.  The Reef Bay Trail leads  hikers  through dense forests,  plantation ruins and rock outcroppings marked by petroglyphs.   An additional twenty two nature trails offer spectacular views.

Famous beaches within the park include Trunk Bay , Hawknest Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay.  One of the world's most photographed beaches and the most popular on St. John, Trunk Bay also offers an exciting underwater snorkeling trail. Underwater signs identify the various types of coral and aquatic life that inhabit the area.    Snorkeling equipment is available for rental.

Although St. John is a small island, it is a true National Gem and offers a variety of sports, watersports and activities to keep visitors busy.  Activities include hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, boating, boat tours, horseback riding, scuba diving, parasailing, whale watching and windsurfing.

The small town of Cruz Bay offers charming shops and fabulous restaurants.

A popular choice for visitors to St. John, the National Gem, is a private villa.  Guests will feel like a king or queen staying in one of the many spectacular homes offered by Villas Caribe.  The villas offer private pools, amazing views and tranquility and are located throughout the island.

Private vacation villa rentals are available to accommodate from two to twenty guests and all are beautifully furnished and offers many amenities to include fully equipped kitchens, TVs, DVDs, stereos, grills, beach chairs, coolers and all linens.  Additional maid service and chef services are available for additional fees.

The Hawksview Estate is a luxury villa situated on five very private acres within the Virgin Islands National Park boundaries.  It is located on the north shore of the island, on the ridge top between Hawknest Bay and the world renowned Trunk Bay and provides a panorama of breathtaking views.  The vista varies from nearby St. Thomas and the Caribbean Sea to the west, the deep blue Atlantic Ocean to the north, stretching east to the nearby British Virgin Islands encompassing more than thirty separate islands and cays.  The superior architecture of Hawksview Estate captures the essence of old world sophistication and charm in its lofty exposed beam ceilings and gracefully arched windows and doors.  Rich mahogany woodwork, Bulgarian limestone, Italian marble and a stylish mix of Caribbean and European furnishings distinguish the interiors.  Outside there is a forty foot long infinity edge pool.  Adjacent to the pool is a spacious hot water spa.  The villa offers five bedrooms, four dining venues, a home theater, a fitness room and includes daily housekeeping. 

Some of the more desirable and exclusive private villa rentals can be found on the exclusive northshore of St. John within the exclusive Peter Bay Estates.  The Villa Delfina is a stunning haven of luxury and offers five exceptional bedroom/bath suites, private pool, hot tub and some of the most panoramic views of Peter Bay, the nearby National Park and the British Virgin Islands and ocean beyond.  The interiors offer central air-conditioning, cool travertine floors, exceptional furnishings, rich fabrics and lush landscaping.  Delrina's exceptional setting within the desirable Peter Bay enclave, extraordinary views as well as it's proximity to Peter Bay's sugar white sand beach below and to the other nearby National Park beaches elevates this fabulous estate to five stars and is highly recommended to the most discriminating guests. 

Peter Bay Beach House is another deluxe villa located within the exclusive Peter Bay Estates.  Stunning architectural design, central air-conditioning, unusual antique decor, coral stone, outstanding ocean views and a sumptuous private pool all combine to make Peter Bay Beach House utterly first class and five stars.

Jungle Stone is a brand new luxury estate located within the Virgin Island National Park and is arguably one of the finest in the Virgin Islands.  The villa is perched 400 feet above Cinnamon Bay Beach and the scenic North Shore Road and offers sweeping views over of the azure waters of the Park cays and reefs and beyond to the British Virgin Islands.  The villa is located within one plus acres of lush and exotic gardens and surrounded by the dense Park forest lands.  The villa offers a four bedroom main villa and a separate one bedroom guest cottage.  The home is filled with works of art and distinguished furnishings that all combine to create a casually sophisticated West Indies ambiance.  Outdoor seating areas surround the private, heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi spa. 

St. John and the Virgin Islands National Park maintains St. John's natural beauty and peacefulness providing visitors with a truly relaxing experience. Travelers return again and again to this National Gem.

Puerto Vallarta ~ A Golfer's Paradise!

Puerto Vallarta is a golfer's paradise!    Visitors will enjoy golf in Puerto Vallarta among lush tropical greens, majestic palm trees, meandering fairways and epic views of the Sierra Madre Mountains and Pacific Ocean. 

Puerto Vallarta is a golfer's paradise and now  boasts  seven golf courses.  Jack Nicklaus and other great golf course designers such as Tom Weiskopf and Robert von Hagge have created fabulous courses.  With the addition of a larger assortment of world class courses some in Puerto Vallarta, some in Nuevo Vallarta and further  north,   Vallarta can truly now claim to be a true world-class   golf destination. 

To be classified as a golf destination, a location needs a number of courses for golfers to choose from. With seven courses now available within a half-hour of one another, and two more a few hours away, Vallarta has finally reached the point where it isclassified as a world-class resort golf destination.    Indeed, Puerto Vallarta might soon replace Los Cabos as the leading golf destination in Mexico. 

The quality of golf now available has caught the attention of golfers worldwide, enough so that the PGA held the World Golf Championships-EMC World Cup 2002 in Vallarta. The publicity generated  from  this event has been compared to what the filming of the "Night of the Iguana" movie did for Puerto Vallarta 40 years ago.

Punta Mita is an exclusive resort community located on the northerly point of Banderas Bay. The golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, is the Four Seasons' private golf and country club for resident owners and guests of the Four Season's H o tel.  A second 18 hole Jack Nicklaus course is open to the puplic and the a third, an 18 hole Greg Norman course will be open play and located next to the Los Ranchos subdivision.

Casa Salinas 1 & 2 are fabulous villas for golfers to stay at and use as their home base during their visit to Puerto Vallarta.  The homes are located just off the cobblestone streets and set behind wrought iron gates.  Both of these upscale five bedroom villas are located on a gorgeous stretch of beach and boast their own private heated swimming pools.  The villas are beautifully furnsihed and offer unique art and spacious interiors and provide a comfortable haven of elegance. Each villa is completely staffed as well with a chef, houseman, housekeeper and English speaking manager..  The villas may be rented separately in which case each villa can accommodate up to 10 guests or they may be rented together and provide space for up to 20 guests.  Casa Salinas 1 & 2 provide an ideal setting for a relaxed and enjoyable vacation, family gatherings and celebrations. 

Marea Baja is another beach front villa that provides an ideal spot for golfers to use as their home base. The home is ideally located on the Las Amapas Beach in the Gold Coast and offers deluxe interiors, three beautifully appointed bedroom and a   private pool as well as a staff.  

Puerto Vallarta is a golfer's paradise and golfers will enjoy staying at Villa Amapas which is located in Lower Conchas Chinas.  The home is located on the beach and features over 7,000 square feet built on 4 levels and providing four bedrooms.  Additional amenities include central air-conditioning and a magnificent heated infinity swimming pool. The home is only 5 minutes to downtown Puerto Vallarta and within walking distance to Los Muertos with its restaurants and shopping. 

Another popular option for golfers visiting Puerto Vallarta is Casa Cosmos, a unique beach front property.  The home offers an amazing native palapa design that offers the best of Vallarta's historic native style. The result is a simple, elegant and comfortable villa.  The home has seven luxurious bedrooms, a spectacular 50 foot long (lap size) private swimming pool, Jacuzzi and full staff including a cook.

Puerto Vallarta offers a number of attractions to include 25 miles of golden beach, spectacular Banderas Bay and now has become a golfer's paradise!

Puerto Vallarta is Action Packed

Puerto Vallarta offers non-stop action and activities for visitors!   Visitors can choose from a variety of excursions from secluded beaches, scuba diving, hiking, biking, eco-tourism tours, swimming with the dolphins, whale watching and even 4-wheeling on all terrain vehicles.

Windsurfing is a popular activity.  The waters off of the northern shores of neighboring Nayarit offer some of the best surfing in North America.  Surfers will, also, enjoy the wonderful surfing opportunities with he breaking waves on the North Shore.

Snorkeling tours are available to explore the bay.  Some of the more popular spots include the Los Arcos underwater caves and canyons and the Marietas Islands deep caverns.  Divers will enjoy exploring the waters as well.

Visitors seeking action on land have a variety of exciting options available to them.  The area boasts numerous world class golf courses.  Tennis, Bird watching tours and jeep safaris tours may be enjoyed as well as horseback riding.

Villas Caribe offers an exceptional collection of villas for visitors to Puerto Vallarta that make an ideal base for those seeking an action packed vacation.

Casa Cielito is located on a mile long beach on the Pacific Ocean.  The villa offers five bedrooms ands tasteful interiors that are a mixture of attractive modern and traditional Mexican Colonial pieces.  A private lagoon style swimming pool is set on a well furnished terrace under the palms and is just steps from the beach. A full staff complements the amenities of this wonderful villa. 

Casa Joanne is located right in the heart of things in Conchas Chinas and is a great choice for those seeking an action packed Puerto Vallarta vacation.  Casa Joanne is a romantic, three story penthouse just five minutes from town.  It offers 5,000 square feet and four private and spacious, air-conditioned master suites.  It is  is exquisitely furnished and offers dramatic and unobstructed views of the nearby bay from every room and terrace. Outside, there is a heated infinity swimming pool that blends seamlessly with the sparkling waters of the bay below.

Casa Quetzal is located in the hills of the Sierra Madre Mountains just a few minutes south of Puerto Vallarta and provides an ideal and luxurious setting for those indulging in all of the action of Puerto Vallarta.    Located in the exclusive Conchas Chinas area of Puerto Vallarta, the villa is only five minutes from the beach and seven minutes from town and offers panoramic views of the Bay of Banderas.  A three level Colonial style hacienda, the home is equipped with five bedrooms each with spectacular views of the bay from their terraces.  Visitors will enjoy relaxing after an action packed date in the private infinity style pool and being pampered by the cook with tempting meals. 

Puerto Vallarta is action packed for travelers seeking non-stop activities in both the sea and on land.  Additionally, the area boasts many luxurious private villas that serve as a home base for active travelers.