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NIGHTLIFE ON ST. BARTHS:

In spite of it's small size, nightlife on St. Barths can be found and enjoyed.  A number of restaurants "morph" into lively bar and dance scenes late at night complete with live music and dancing.  Additionally, there are a fair amount of nightclubs that get hopping shortly after midnight and provide entertainment until the wee hours of morning.  While there are no casinos, visitors to St. Barths will find plenty of nightlife to keep them busy (and tired the next day).
 
The Yacht Club on Gustavia Harbor and Casa Nikki offer dance floors and music until the morning hours.  The Le Feeling club in Lurin is known for it's mind altering drinks. 
 
Many of the island's restaurants have independent cocktail bars and offer lively ambiances and many times DJ's.  Bete a Z'Ailes, La Plage are such places.  One of the most notable is Le Ti which offers fashion shows several nights during the week as well as a Saturday late night extravaganza complete with live DJ, models, fashion show and culminating with everyone getting on top of the tables to dance. 
 
A new bar the "Bar'to" is located at the Guanahani Hotel and a great spot for after dinner drinks in an elegant atmosphere. 
 
The music and film festivals held throughout the year wind up extending to many clubs where there are fabulous parties and places to dance all night long. 
 
Sailors and many locals can be found gathering for drinks and stores at Le Select in Gustavia where live music is often offered.
 
Visitors to St. Barths frequently choose to rent a private vacation villa to stay in for their stay.  Private vacation villas offer more space, more bedrooms, larger living areas, full kitchens and usually private swimming pools.  Villas Caribe has been renting villas in the Caribbean for over 18 years and offers a fabulous collection of private vacation villas on St. Barths. 
 
The Angelina villa is located hillside overlooking the picturesque Gustavia harbor.  The interiors are striking and the villa offers three bedrooms and three baths as well as a private swimming pool.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/angelina
 
Casa Del Sol is located hillside in Petit-Cul-de-Sac and offer glorious ocean views.  The villa has stunning and open interiors that are tastefully furnished.  Casa Del Sol offer three air-conditioned bedrooms and three baths. A large private swimming pool is surrounded by a terrace. http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/casa-del-sol-st-barts
 
Pasha is a stunning and very private villa located on the hillside of Lurin. It offers extraordinary views of St. Jean Bay, St. Martin and the soothing ocean.  The interiors feature terracotta tiles imported from Mexico and the south of France as well as exotic woods.  The interiors are decorated with the highest quality furnishings in an Indonesian style.  Pasha boasts six bedrooms and six baths.  Outside, there is a large private pool as well as a Jacuzzi surrounded by a tropical garden.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/pasha
 
The La Plantation a deluxe villa is located in Petite Saline.  The villa offer the finest in luxury, refinement and elegance.  The interiors are spacious and tastefully decorated with red marble floors and original designer furnishings.  The villa has three bedrooms and three baths.  OUtside, there is a magnificent  private swimming pool. http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/la-plantation 
 
While the primary focus of nighttime activity on St. Barths is fine dining, those seeking more thrills will certainly find enough haunts to keep them entertained. 

ST. BARTHS SPAS & FITNESS:

The wonderful island of St. Barths is a wonderful destination for those seeking the ultimate in spa services.  Visitors can indulge in soothing massages as well as wellness programs in addition to the standard beauty services of manicures, pedicures, waxing etc.

The Spa at Hotel Isle de France is a special sanctuary devoted to the harmony of body and mind.  The spa features a variety of therapies with exotic ingredients.

The Eden Roc Resort & Spa is located in St. Jean and offers a full range of spa services.  Guests will delight in facials, massages and body wraps as well as hair and nail services.  The spa, also, offers a fitness center complete with indoor rock climbing, aerobics classis and martial arts. 

The Guanahani Spa offers the highly touted Clarins line of treatments and Fekkai hair care. The spa boasts 5,000 square feet of ocean view facilities.  Both sexes will enjoy the spa's age defying facials as well as wonderful body treatments. 

The Institut Venus is located in Gustavia and is a wonderful place to de-stress.  A variety of relaxing massages and anti-aging skin treatments are available. 

The Espace Beaute is located in Grand Cul de Sac and offers sumptuous body masks made from fresh papaya, sand and yogurt.  Manicure and pedicures are available as well.

 The well known skin care products of LIGNE ST. BARTH are exclusively manufactured on St. Barths and all contain active ingredients from the plants, fruits and flowers of the Caribbean from which they are extracted.  All of their produces are PABA free, approved by dermatologists and are not tested on animals. 

Visitors to St. Barths in search of the serenity of the island which may be enhanced by soothing spa treatments will love indulging in in a stay at a private vacation villa.  Villas Caribe offers an outstanding collection of private vacation villas most with amazing views and private swimming pools.  Indeed, visitors can arrange to have a variety of spa services performed in the privacy of their own villa. 

The Cest la Vue villa is a relatively new villa located in the exclusive Pointe Milou area.  The home offers expansive ocean and dramatic sunset views.  The villa is comfortably and tastefully furnished and offers two bedrooms and baths.  A delightful terrace faces the ocean and is the location of the private swimming pool.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/cest-la-vue 

Guilluame is a charming home located hillside and surrounded by lush tropical gardens that provide a feeling of calm and tranquility.  The villa is nicely furnished and offers amazing views.  It has three air-conditioned bedrooms and two baths.  Outside, there is a large furnished deck and private swimming pool.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/guillaume

La Desirade is a stunning villa nestled on a St. Jean hillside offering sensation views of the bay.  The interiors are spacious and well furnished.  The villa offers four bedrooms and four baths.  An expansive wooden deck surrounds the private heated swimming pool that is comfortably furnished with large sitting areas.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/la-desirade

Beau Bijou is a delightful villa located on a hillside in Vitet.  The home offers exceptional views over the islands of Tortue, Toc Vert, Fregate, Anguilla, Marigot Bay and Grand Cul de Sac Lagoon.  The interiors are nicely furnished in contemporary style.  The villa has three bedrooms and three baths.  Beau Bijou offer several terrace that offer outdoor living and alfresco dining as well.  A private swimming pool is located on the lower terrace.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/beau-bijou

St. Barths is a perfect choice for those seeking the ultimate in spa experiences.  A variety of pampering services may be enjoyed that range from facials, massages, body polishes, pilates, yoga and well being therapies.

SHOPPING ON ST. BARTHS:

St. Barths is a shoppers paradise!  I n spite of being such a small island, St. Barths offers some of the most glamorous shopping this side of New York and the Riviera.  Indeed, what other island can boast road signs pointing to Cartier?    Indeed, Forbes has named St. Barths one of the World's Beat Shopping Destinations.  

St. Barths is a duty-free port and offers outstanding shopping.  Visitors will be delighted with the range and number of shops on this tiny gem of an island.  The largest concentration of shops is in Gustavia followed by St. Jean. Shoppers will find some of the world's most famous designers as well as exceptional selections of beachwear.  

Connoisseurs of fine art and luxury goods will find something to satisfy their dreams.   The island offers outstanding stores that offer exquisite collections of fine jewelry and beautiful watches.  The Carat store in Gustavia offers some of the best worldwide brands to include David Yurman, Dewitt, Harry Winston and Piaget.  Designer shoes may be found at Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Mephisto and Tod's.  The Human Steps stores offer such distinguished names in fashion as Prada, Gucci, Miu Miu, Yves St. Laurent and Paul Smith. 

Hermes, Dior, Tod's Lacoste, Faconnable, Chopard, Louis Vuitton and Bvlargari  all boast their own stores on St. Barths.  

The Made in St. Barth store offers a wonderful handpicked collection of designer linges as well as their own private label.

Shoppers seeking great looking swimwear and beachwear will find incredible shopping at Alohah, the Black Swan Boutiques (2 -one in Gustavia and one in St. Jean), Hip Up, Ilena, St. Barths style and Quicksilver Boardriders Club

Shoppers looking for great art may fine exceptional pieces at the many art galleries.  Les Artisans, Galieri Asis and Spindler offer wonderful collections.

Shoppers seeking local products will find the women of Corossol and Colombier offer woven native palm straw baskets, handbags and hats.  Additionally, locally produced beauty lotions made from island plants make lovely gifts. 

Please note that, as in France, many shops close for long midday dejeuner (2-3 hours) but then stay open as late at 7:00 PM.  Many of the shops close on Wednesday afternoons, too.

For shoppers seeking the utmost in accommodations, a private villa rental is the way to go.  Villas Caribe offers a plethora of private villa rentals, most with private swimming pools.  

As in France, many shops close for a long (two-three hour) midday déjeuner but stay open as late as 7 PM. Many are closed on Wednesday afternoons as well.  

Captain Cook is a lovely villa located in Pointe Milou, one of the most exclusive areas of the island.  The villa offers ocean views and a delightful blend of sophistication and comfort.  The villa has four bedrooms and four baths.  Outside, there is a gazebo which provides the perfect spot for alfresco dining.  Additionally, the villa boasts a private heated swimming pool as well as Jacuzzi for eight.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/captain-cook

The Dove Nest villa is located on a lushly landscaped hillside acre in St. Jean.  A tropical oasis, the villa was selected by Town & Country in 2000 as one of the "7 best houses in St. Barths".  The interiors feature Mahogany and exotic furnishings. The villa has three bedrooms and three baths as well as a private infinity swimming pool.   http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/dove-nest 

The Plein Ciel villa is a new home located on the hillside in Marigot with fabulous ocean views of the Bay, ocean and the small island of "Tortue" in the distance.  A large and open styled home the villa features a tasteful blend of decorating from all over the world to include Japanese and Indonesian.  The villa has three bedrooms and two baths.  An expansive lap pool is set on a furnished terrace and the villa boasts a private Jacuzzi as well.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/plein-ciel

St. Barths is truly a shoppers paradise.  Visitors will delight in the amazing array of duty-free items available on this beautiful island.

FABULOUS DINING ON ST. BARTHS:

St. Barths offers incredible beaches, shopping and some of the best dining to be found anywhere in the Caribbean and the world.  The island is known for it's fabulous cuisine and great variety of restaurants.  Choices range from world class French restaurants to West Indian,  Italian, Thai, African, Vietnamese and fusion.  Fabulous dining may be found on St. Barths in it's more than  80  restaurants  that  offer a wide range of cuisines to choose from as well a variety of price points.     Visitors will find a tempting variety to include  exquisite dining rooms to casual sidewalk cafes to beachside grilles.  

 With provisions flown in from Paris, and often paired with local seafood, dining  on St. Barths  is considered to be the best in the Caribbean, and rivals any city in the world.
Visitors will find that each of the island's restaurants offers it's own particular ambiance that ranges from upscale dining experiences, hotel restaurants, casual beach restaurants and party places.  Visitors will find that the fusion between the available local products and gourmet ingredients and the creative dishes of the local chefs is what gives St. Barths it's own special flavor. 
Fabulous dining on St. Barths can be found at a variety of restaurants.  Le Ti offers great food, abundant champagne, an extensive wine cellar and lively fashion shows with DJS from the music capitals. Chef Pascal serves wonderful and interesting cuisine and the restaurant has become a legend in it's own time.

La Marine is owned by the same people (Carol Gruson) as Le Ti and is located on the harbor in Gustavia.  It offers some of the freshest local fish and imported seafood all served in a casual but elegant portside dining room that offers fabulous views and ambiance.  Visitors will not want to miss Thursdays and Fridays when the freshest mussels are served. 

Jao is located downtown and offers exceptional Thai cuisine.  Visitors can expect authenticity in the dishes and recipes ads the Chef and his wife are from Thailand. 

La Route de Boucaniers is located in GUstavia on the harbor as well and offers casual waterfront tables with amazing views.  The restaurant offers an extensive menu and features a nice amount of dishes showcasing Creole cooking. 

La Plage is a beach restaurant open throughout the year that offers local fish and wonderful tropical flavors. 

Le Gaiiac is located at the deluxe  Le Toiny Hotel and is considered to be one of the island's most exceptional restaurants.  The restaurant offers a blend of gourmet French cuisine with a subtle hint of Creole flavors.  Be sure to sample the restaurant's famous Sunday brunch. 

The Mayas Restaurant provides a casual and elegant setting in which to enjoy a light and imaginative cuisine.  The menu features a blend of the best from Asia, France, Italy and the Caribbean.   A popular spot, reservations are recommended. 

The Rock is top notch restaurant located at the Eden Rock Hotel which offers exceptional views of the ocean.  Moonlight nights are truly magical and the food is exceptional. 

Le Sapotillier is a charming spot that serves traditional French classics.  Diners will enjoy the seared fois gras, frogs legs and duck confit.  Very expensive but very, very romantic.

The wonderful delicacies and wines that are served in the top restaurants may, also, be picked up at a number of excellent delis and markets.  Many of these shops offer gourmet take-out as well.  Do be sure to sample the wonderful breads and pastries as well as exceptional French cheeses. 

Visitors to St. Barths seeking fabulous dining experiences will equally enjoy staying in a private villa with a private swimming pool.   Indeed, visitors to the island can enjoy fabulous dining in their own private villa with a fully quipped kitchen.  The range of foodstuffs available at the local grocery stores is top notch.  Additionally, the island offers a variety of local catering services.   Visitors to St. Barths have been renting private villas for well over 30 years and the island is certainly one of the most desired for exceptional villa rentals.  Villas Caribe has been in business over 18 years and offers an exceptional array of private villas in a variety or price ranges.  

The Key Lime villa is a charming beachfront hideaway located on Anse des Cayes with direct access to the beach.  The villa offers lovely sea views and is nicely decorated with contemporary furnishings.  The villa offers two equal sized bedrooms with en-suite baths.  Outside there is a lovely terrace with private swimming pool. 
http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/key-lime

The Amancaya villa is located in Anse des Cayes not far from Gustavia.  The villa offers outstanding ocean views and is set in a lush tropical garden.  Amancaya offers spacious interiors that are tastefully furnished.  The villa has five air-conditioned bedrooms and five baths.  A private swimming pool is set on an expansive furnished sundeck.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/amancaya

Alize d'Eden is nestled high on a hill in exclusive Pointe Milou and offers spectacular ocean and sunset views.  The interiors are nicely furnished and the villa has two bedrooms and two baths.  A large deck is punctuated with a private swimming pool.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/alize-d-eden

Canopee is a charming St. Barth's style villa located on a hillside in St. Jean.  It offers stunning panoramic views of the nearby Baie of St. Jean.  The interiors are tasteful and set on tiled floors against a backdrop of color washed walls.  The villa is built on two levels and offers two bedrooms and two baths.  A large deck surrounds the private swimming pool.  http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/canopee

For a real treat,  visitors should consider  hiring one of the island's private chefs to prepare a meal at  their  villa.   Visitors may enjoy fine dining at their own private villa  without preparing the meal. 
Fabulous dining is one of the main attractions of St. Barths.  Famous chefs from Europe and the US frequent the island and many wind up opening their own restaurants.   St. Barths is truly a paradise for gourmets.  Visitors will find some of the restaurants very expensive but there are plenty of affordable options as well that offer a charming ambiance.  Reservations are generally recommended and certainly a must during the high winter season.

GOLF ON BARBADOS:

Bolf on Barbados is exceptional making Barbados one of the most popular golf vacation destinations.  The island offers several world class golf courses and facliities and most golf clubs offers professional instruction.
 
Several golf tournaments are held throughout the year on Barbados and attracting participatns from a number of countries including Europe and North America.  The World Golf Championships World Club was held on Barbados in December '2006 and in '2004, Tiger Woods chose Barbados for his wedding. 
 
On the WEst Caost of the island, the two major golf courses ardre Royal WEstmoreland and the Sandy Lane.  THe Royal Westmoreland is an 18 hole Robert Trent Jones !! chaponsihop courese.  Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed the Royal Westmoreland which is a superb 6,870 yard, par 72 course of spectacular beauty offering ocean views at every hole.  Royal Westmorlean has gained a reputation among the rich and famous. 
 
The Sandy Lane is a champtionship course that has been reveloped under Tom FAzio. The course is known for it's spectaular landsacpes and mangnificent greens.  It is a par 72, 18 hole championship course. 
 
The South coast of the island offers two golf courses as well.  TRhe Barbados Golf Club is a new 18 hole chapionship course   that offers players a fair and challenging game for golfers of all levels of skill.  Re designed and re-opened in '2000, the Barbados Golf Club is the island's first public 18 hole championship golf course.  The course is a links style 6,705 yd., par 72 course.  Club Rockley Barbados has a well maintained 9 hole resort course. The Rockley Golf Course is the oldest Golf Club in Barbados.    The course is notabel for its narrow shots and a perfect course for beginners.  A 2,800 yard course, it has a par of 35. 
Golfers on Barbaedos have an extensive collection of private, staffed villas available for their stay on the siland.  Villas Caribe offers a stunning collection of private villas to choose from and all include the services of Villas Caribe's personalized concierge service.
 
The Aurora villa is located on over two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and affords commanding panoramic views over the Sandy Lane Estate and the Caribbean Sea beyond.  A stunning Georgian style villa it offers five air-conditoned bedrooms and five baths.  Aurora boasts a large, private tiled swimming pool and private tennis court.  A private cabana is available for guests to use on the exclusive Sandy Lane Beach and the villa includes a full staff.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/aurora-barbados
 
Caprice is a gorgeous villa located on the exclusive West Coast of Barbados and offers breahtaking views of the ocean.  A spacious home, it is built on two levels and offers the highest quality fixtures and furnshings.  The villa has four air-condtioned bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms.  Outside, there is a private plunge pool complete with waterfall and several comfortably furnished decks.  Rental of the villa includes the services of a full staff.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/caprice
 
The Colina Del Mar villa is located on the fashionable West Coast of Barbados.  The interiors are gracous and feature Italian tiled floors and elegant furnishings with European antiques.  Built on two levels, the villa features three air-conditoined bedrooms and three baths.  Graceful arched doorways open to the garden, pool and beachfront terraces.  A private plung pool complements this lovely property and excellent snorkeling may be enjoyed in the reef at the beach.  A full staff is included in rental of the villa.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/colina-del-mar
 
Klairan is a deluxe property located on over an acre of tropical gardens within the exclusive Sandy Lane Estates.  A gorgeous villa, it offers total privacy and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea.  The interiors are spacious and elegantly furnished and set on marble floors.  The villa has five air-cohditioned bedrooms, all with en-suite baths and all very nicely appointed.   Most of the bedrooms are fairly equal in size, making Klairan an excellent choice for several couples.   An expanisive cloumed and furnished verandah complet with a powder room, shower and wet bar and mini-fridge overlooks the private swimming pool, gardens and ocean beyond.  Guests of the villa have use of the Sandy Lane Beach Facilities on the exclusive Sandy Lane Beach.  A full staff complements this exceptional property.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/klarian
 
  Azzurro at Old Trees Bay is a dazzling beachfront condominium located just south of the Sandy Lane  Hotel and golf course.  The complex consists of 14 units and each unit has a private plunge pool.  Additionally, there is a large shared pool at the complex for all guests to enjoy.  Azzurro is a two bedroom, two bath fully air-conditioned property that enjoys magnificent views.  The interiors feature luxurious finishes and appointments such as marble floors, granite countertops and Sub Zero appliances.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/old-trees-bay-azzurro
 
Barbados is increasingly regarded as one of the top islands for a Caribbean golf vacation.   The island offers the opportunity to play on Caribbean golf courses designed by architects such as Ron Kirby and Robert Trent Jones Jr. and there are exquisite, staffed private villas available for rent.

FAMILY VACATIONS IN BARBADOS:

An ideal island in the Caribbean to speand a wonderful family vacation is on the island of Barbados.  The island offers a wide range of activites as well as exceptional beaches and watersports.  Activites abound from fun things to even educational experiences.

Favorites include a submarine trip and even helicopter rides to view the island from above.  Safari trips are available as well.  

The Barbadops Wildlife Reserve is a forest where animals roam in freedom.  Children (and adults!) will enjoy catcthing a glimpse of the famous Barbados green monkey as well as otters, mongooses and other creatures.  

Harrison Cave is the only cave of its kind in the entire Caribbean and one of the leading wonders of the world and sure to delight families vacationing in Barbados.  Public tours are offered via a special tram and the cave houses carved limestone caverns as well as underground streams and a 40 foot waterfall that plunges into a lagoon.   IN many ares, stalactites have reached down to join with a stalagmite and form spectactular pillars. 

HIstorical buffs will enjoy exposing their families to some of teh Bajan heritage and natural wonders.  The island offers musems, visitor centers adn maintains a collection of historical churches.  Tours of sprawling plantation homes as well as chattle houses are available as well. 

Families on Barbados can even enjoy the Harry Bayley Observatory which is home to the Barbados Astonomical Society.  Of course, since there is not much light pollution on the island, families will also enjoy turning off of the lights at the villa they've rented and laying out perhaps by their private pool at night and watching falling stars.

Farley Hill National Park offers visitors the ruins of a once grand plantation house.  The OUghterson Zoo should not be missed either.  The animfals live in teh zoo uncaged and in their natural habitat.

Families will surely not want to miss "1627 And All That" which is one of the island's only combined historic and cultureal visitor attractions.  The show is offered several nights each week in the courtyard of the historic Barbados Museum.  The show demonstates the mixing of English and Africian cultures from the period of colonization in 1627  to the present time to illustrate who the very unique and special "Bajan" culture developed.  The show features music of the drum as well as dance and drama.  A spiriuted performance as well as a delicuous dinner is included and will surely be enjoyed by all. 

Private villa rentals are available through Villas Caribe and are the perfect choice for a family vacation on Barbados.  The majority of the villas have private swimming pools which provide hours of fun for children and they all include the services of a staff to include at the very minimum a cook and housekeeper/laundress so Mom need never lift a finger.  After a day of adventure on Barbados, families will enjoy returning to the peace and space that only a private villa rental can offer them.

The Coral House is a lovley home set in lush tropical gardens and within a 5 minute walk of the gorgeous white sands of Gibbs Beach.  The villa is bulit on two levels and offers specaoius and tastefully decorated living areas.  Coral House has three air-conditioned bedrooms and two baths.  A private swimming pool is nestled admidst lush gardens and a fabulous covered outdoor veandah is adjacent to the pool and is an inviting spot for reading and alfresco dining.  A full staff is included in the rental rate of the villa.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/coral-house

The Blue Lagoon villa is located on a bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea and offers private access to the small, tidal beach cove below.  The villa offers pristine interiors and a large furnished and covered verandah just perfect for reading, napping or playing games with the family.  Blue Lagoon has three air0d0onditoned bedrooms and they are all under the same roof which is nice for families with young children.  A spacious deck surrounds the private plunge pool and steps descent to the tidal cove beach below.  A full staff is included in the rental rate of the villa.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/blue-lagoon-barbados

The Emerald Beach properties are a wonderful choice for families and provide an excellent value for the dollar.  The property consists of just six luxury tonwhomes located on over an acre of grounds at the edge of the spectacular white sands of Gibbs Beach.  Each unit features terra cotta tiled floors and tasteful furnishings.  All of the units consist of three air-conditioned bedrooms and three en-suite baths.   The living and dining areas open to a covered and furnsihed terrace that is the perfect spot for alfresco dining.  In addition to the excellent swimming from the beach, the property boasts a large freshwater swimming pool for the exclusive use of the residents.  Emerald Beach works for small families as well as for large families as many of the units may be rented together to accomodate larger groups.  All of the units are fully staffed.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/emerald-beach-1-solandra

Large families vacationing in Barbados would do well to consider the luxurious San Flamingo villa set witih an exclusive location near the Polo Field.  The villa offers Spanish Mediterrean archtitecutre set within beacutifully landscaped gardens.  The interiors are spacious and the furnishings well chosen.  The villa offers five air-conditioned bedrooms and five bathrs.  Three of the bedrooms are located down an interior hallway making San Flamingo and excellent choice for families with young children.  Outside, there is a large private swimming pool and a private tennis court for activie families.  The villa is fully staffed.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/san-flamingo

Dene Court is another great option for families vacationing in Barbados.  The villa is set on an acre of lush tropical gardens within the exclusive Sandy Lane Estates.  The villa offers spacious interiors and attractive furnishings as well as five air-conditioned bedrooms and four baths.   A large patio area provides informatl seating and alfresco dining with fabulous views of the evening sunsets.  The patio overlooks the private swimming pool and the villa is fully staffed.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/dene-court

The Dudley Wood villa is a perfect choice for families and it is located directly on the beautiful Gibbs Beach which offers exceptional swimming and watersports.  The interiors are tastefully furnished and the villa has three air-conditioned bedrooms and three bathrooms.  Gorgeous and lush gardens lead out to the dining gazebo complete with a coral stone bar, BBQ and a private swimming pool.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/dudley-wood

Oyster Bay is another ideal choice for families.  IT is located on a fabulous beach and offers spacious interiors.  The villa is built on two levels and features four bedrooms.  A large outside terrace is comfortably furnished  around the large private swimming pool and steps lead down from the pool to the superb white sand beach which offers excellent swimming.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/oyster-bay

Barbados is an excellent choice for vacationing families and parents can even find some special time to themselves as Villas Caribe concierge service is happy to arrange babysitting sersvices.

Dazzling beaches and watesports, a wealth of Bajan heritage and natural wonders all contribute to making Barbados the prefect choice for family vacations.

SURFING IN BARBADOS:

Barbados is located in the ATlantaic and the place where the waves break after traveling across the ocean and so surfing in Barbados is quite good.  The East coast of the island is best for surfing and there is an area known as the "Soup Bowl" that is very popular for surging.  Indeed, the Soup Bowl has played host to many interntaional competitions.  The south and west coast of the island offer more mild, moderate waves and are better suited for boggie boards.

Private villas are an excellent choice to spehnd a surfing in Barbados vacation.  Villas Caribe is a rental agency that offers several hundred private villas for rent on Barbados in a variety of sizes (number of bedrooms) and price ranges.  Many of the properties are located on the beach or feature a private pool.  Additonally, the majority of the properties include the services of a staff to include at lease a cook and housekeeper (the larger properties have larger, more extensive staffs to include butlers etc.).

Bonavista is located on the exclusive WEst Coast of Barbados on the spectacular Gibbs Beach.  The villa offers spacious and elegant inteiors.  Bonavista has three air-conditioned bedrooms all with en-suite baths.   Covered and furnnished balconies provide wonderful spots to relax, read and dine alfresco.  Oustide, there is large private swimming pool.  REntal of the villa incluses the services of a full staff.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/bonavista

The Mahogany Bay Tonwhomes offer servaral townhouses to choose from, all located on the beautiful Paynes Bay Beach in St. James.  Chanel No. 5 is one of six three storey townhouses that offer exceptional views, three air-conditioned bedrooms and three baths.  All of the bedrooms have balconies overlooking the gardens and beach and provide gorgeous ocean views.  Each unit, to include Chanel No. 5, has it's own private plunge pool and the white sandy beach is just a few steps away.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/mahogany-bay-townhomes-chanel-no.-5

Milord is a charming beachfront villa located on the island's WEst Coast in St. James.  Recently renovated, the villa offers three air-conditioned bedrooms and stylish interiors.  The living area opens out to a covered verandah, sundeck and patio with steps leading down to a gate which opens to the beach.  A reef is located directly in front of Milord but excellent swimming may be enjoyed either to the right or left of the house along the beach.  The services of a staff are included in the villa's rental rates.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/milord

Landmark Cottage4 is a unique cottage that offers a distinct tree house feeling.  It is located just a stone's throw from the exclusve Sandy Lane Beach and offers all of it's living on the second floor, up a small flight of stairs.  The property features a combined living/dining area as well as two air-condtioned bedrooms with en-suite baths.  A staff is included.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/landmark-cottage

Surfing lessons are availalbe as well as surf board rentals and visitors will enjoy surfing in Barbados and staying in private, staffed villas.  

HONEYMOONS IN BARBADOS:

Honeymoons in Barbados are an ideal choice for those seeking an island romance vacation experience.   Honeymooners on Barbados can look forward to dining on sunset terraces or under silvery moons and being lulled into romance with calypso, jazz and reggae music in the background.
 
HOneymooners will enjoy the island's sugar white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, amazing watersports,  great golf, friendly locals, good restaurants and shopping.  Honeymooners in  Barbados  can choose to many activities or nothing at all.
 
An ideal way to spend a honeymoon in Barbados is in a private, staffed villa.  Villas Caribe has been in business over 18 years and offers several hundred private villas for rent on the wonderful island of Barbados.  The villas range in size and price ranges and include the gamut from simple beach cottages to elaborate private homes complete with their own private pool.  A special perk of renting a villa on Barbados is that the rental rate for the properties includes the services of a staff (minimum of cook/housekeeper).
 
The High Constantia Cottage is a perfect choice for honeymooners.  A romantic cottage, it is located on a lushly landscaped hillside and offers panoramic views of the Caribbean and fabulous sunsets each evening.  The villa features terracotta tiled floors and a tasteful mixture of contemporary and rattan furnishings.  The master bedroom has en-suite bath.  Across the grounds, there is a private simming pool set on a lovely terrace with a furnished gazebo just perfect for relaxing and enjoying the spectacular views.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/high-constantia
 
The High Tide property is located on the exceptional Mullin's Beach which offers wonderful swimming and watersports.  A modest cottage, the interiors are casual but comfortable and outside there is a spaciouis, private sundeck perfect for alfresco dining.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/high-tide
 
Casa Ronka is another casucal, staffed villa that is located just a 5 minute drive from gorgeous Mullin's Beach.  The interiors are spacious and outside there is a large private swimming pool and lovely gazebo with a large coral stone table suitable for dining.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/casa-ronka
 
Senderlea is another great choice for honeymoons in Barbados.  The villa is located on a small cliff and has stairs down to the sandy beach.  The interiors feature tiled floors and spacious interiores.  French louvered doors open from the main living area and master bedroom to the outside verandah/terrace.  A large covered verandah is comfortable furnished and provides the perfect spot for alfresco dining.  Outside, there is a private pool and gazebo.  A staff to include a cook is included in the rental rate.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/senderlea
 
Honeymoons on Barbados in a private villa are a fabulous way to begin a new life together! 

STAFFED VILLAS IN THE CARIBBEAN:

Staffed villas are available on several islands throughout the Caribbean.  By staff, what is meant is a minimum of a cook/housekeeper whose services are included in the villa rental rate.  On some destinations and in some of the larger villas, additional staff members are includes to include butlers, chefs, laundress, gardeners and night watchman.
 
Staffed villas in the Caribbean may mostly be found on Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Mustique and St. Lucia.  A few of the more deluxe villas on Anguilla, Antigua and the Dominican Republic will offer staff as well. 
 
Staffed villas on Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Mustique and St. Lucia include staff anywhere from 5-7 days per week (service varies from destination to destination).  Visitors to staffed villa in the Caribbean, will be most delighted to discover that the staffs have mastered the art of pampering without intrusion.
 
The experience of having a staff at a private villa can only be described as heaven on earth!  Guests wake up to the smell of brewing coffee and sit down to breakfast tables spread with fresh fruits, fresh juices, freshly baked breads, bacon and eggs, pancakes or French Toast.  After breakfast, while guests take a dip in the pool the dishes from breakfast are cleaned up and their bedrooms and bathrooms freshened.  Dirty laundry disappears and is returned the next day nicely cleaned and freshly pressed.  Sumptuous alfresco lunches by the pool are served in early afternoon and butlers make sure that the rum punch is always flowing.  Five course candlelight dinners are served on fine china dishes and set with sterling pieces.
 
Most vacationers would be mistaken to assume that renting a private staffed villa in the Caribbean is solely for celebrities or the rich and famous.  IN truth, there are staffed villas in the Caribbean in all sizes and all price ranges.
 
On quiet Anguilla, the Cerulean villa offers one of the most stylish staffed villas in the entire Caribbean.  It is a stunning seven bedroom estate located directly on the beach at Barnes Bay.  The villa has been reviewed by such publications as Architectural Digest, Vogue and Travel & Leisure and offers all of the amenities of a five star resort within the intimacy of a private home.  Cerulean boasts a private free form pool, Jacuzzi, gym, tennis court and a full staff of 14 (4 Culinary staff, 3 butlers/servers, 4 housekeepers, 2 night servers/security, 1 houseman, 1 assistant manager, 1 general manager).  http://anguilla.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/cerulean
 
On Barbados, the Tamarind Cottage is a charming coral stone building built on a bluff just 200 feet from the beach.  IT features spacious interiors and a spacious verandah overlooking the Caribbean Sea.  The cottage offers two bedrooms and includes a staff of cook/housekeeper and gardener.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/tamarind-cottage
 
Also on Barbados,  the staffed Cove Spring House is one of the most exceptional villas in the entire Caribbean.  It is a splendid beachfront estate that offers ten bedrooms and ten baths as well as a private swimming pool.  Additional amenities include a lily pond with a fountain, waterfall Jacuzzi spa and captivating views.  Cove Spring House is staffed with a staff of 5 which includes a butler, cook, laundress, gardener and security.  http://barbados.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/cove-spring-house
 
On Grenada, the Swallow villa is a wonderful hideaway nestled on the water's edge overlooking the ocean.  The expansive living room opens to a sweeping terrace and enchanting private swimming pool overlooking the ocean.  The villa features three with en-suite baths and a staff of cook/housekeeper. http://grenada.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/swallow-villa
 
On exclusive Mustique, the Serenity Bay villa is located just 50 feet above the ocean and offers divine views of the Caribbean Sea and Grenadine Islands.  The villa has inviting interior living spaces as well as sweeping verandahs.  Serenity Bay has two equal sized bedrooms, a private pool and is within walking distance to the beach and village.  A staff of cook/housekeeper and gardener is included in the rental.  http://mustique.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/serenity-bay
 
On Jamaica, the Silent Waters villa is a spectacular private estate located on 18 acres on one of the highest mountaintops overlooking Montego Bay.  The villa is distinguished by world class architecture and design and offers breathtaking views.  The villa can accommodate up to 20 guests and boasts a private  infinity style swimming pool, shared tennis court, helicopter pad and a staff of 14.   http://jamaica.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/silent-waters
 
On exotic St. Lucia, the Smuggler's Nest villa is set hillside above Smuggler's Cove Beach.  The villa offers unparalleled ocean views and has been featured in Architectural Digest.  The villa has stunning architecture and tasteful furnishings.  A charming and intimate hideaway, the villa has two bedrooms, two baths and a private swimming pool.  A staff of housekeeper/cook and gardener is included in the rental rate.  http://stlucia.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/smugglers-nest
 
Staffed villas in the Caribbean  are available for rent through Villas Caribe which lists over 2000 villas throughout the region and Mexico.  Vacationers seeking the utmost in pampering will surely love the added luxury that a private staff provides with a villa rental. 

CARIBBEAN VILLAS-THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR HONEYMOONS:

The Caribbean is the perfect destination for a honeymoon and a private villa rental is the perfect choice for complete privacy and seclusion.  Private villa rentals in the Caribbean and Mexico offer private swimming pools, some with private Jacuzzis, mesmerizing views, full kitchens and expansive living areas.  Additionally, they have all of the amenities such as Satellite TV's, full stereo and sound systems, outdoor BBQ's, books and games-everything to make the villa feel like home and an oasis of peace that honeymooners will never want to leave.  Honeymooners will, also, find that villas offer outstanding values when compared to hotels or all-inclusive resorts. 

Honeymoons may be enjoyed in Caribbean villas on almost all of the major islands.  All of the islands will offer honeymooners beaches and plenty of watersports as well as a variety of land activities such as horseback riding, exploring quaint historic towns and delightful shopping.  Some of the islands will, also, offer golf and some will offer sizzling nightlife.

Honeymooners looking for a bit of heaven as well as the French Riviera will enjoy the sophisticated and stylish island of St. Barths.  The island is small and quaint, the beaches spectacular, the restaurants and clubs exceptional and the people friendly.  The Key Lime villa on St. Barths is a perfect choice for honeymooners.  The villa offers  spacious living areas, two air-conditioned bedrooms and deluxe fully tiled bathrooms.  The master bedroom opens directly to the outside deck and pool and guest will be lulled to sleep by the sound of the waves.  Outside, there is a covered and furnished deck overlooking the private swimming pool.  Just beyond is Anse de Cayes Beach and guests can walk down the beach to enjoy swimming and body-surfing in the waves.  The villa is located just a five minute drive to the charming town of Gustavia for fabulous French restaurants, upscale nightclubs and high end duty-free shopping (think Hermes, Cartier etc.).   http://st-barts.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/key-lime

Honeymooners seeking an unspoiled island paradise off the beaten track will enjoy Nevis where it is said monkeys outnumber people. The Secret Garden villa would be an ideal honeymoon haven.  The villa is set on the edge of a lush tropical rain forest and offers spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, St. Kitts and St. Eustatius.  The interiors are well furnished and feature original artwork.  Both the living and dining rooms open to well furnished terraces.  The master bedroom is housed in a separate pavilion and has a romantic four poster bed.  Outside, there is a private swimming pool set in the lush gardens.  http://nevis.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/secret-garden-nevis

Honeymooners seeking gorgeous beaches, great restaurants, fabulous duty-free shopping and an international flair will delight on the 1/2 French and 1/2 Dutch island of St. Martin.  The Faja Lobie villa is located directly on Burgeaux Bay.  It offers outstanding ocean views from it's beachfront location.  The villa offers a delightful combination of indoor and outdoor living spaces.  The master bedroom features a separate Jacuzzi tub, outdoor shower and French doors that open to the pool.  Outside, there is a lovely tiled infinity style plunge pool with built in seating and a waterfall.  http://stmartin.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/faja-lobie

Honeymooners looking for peace and quiet and plenty of unspoiled beaches will enjoy a Caribbean honeymoon villa rental on the small island of Virgin Gorda located within the British Virgin Islands.  The Mikaya villa is a casual home nestled high on a hillside offering breathtaking ocean views.  Pleasant interiors combined with a private swimming pool make Mikaya an ideal honeymoon choice.  http://virgingorda.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/mikaya

Grand Cayman, honeymooners will find unspoiled beaches, great snorkeling, wonderful restaurants and good duty-free shopping.  For honeymooners seeking seclusion, the casual beachfront Cool Change villa would be an ideal choice.  Nicely furnished the villa does not have a pool but is located on a spectacular swimming beach.  http://grandcayman.villascaribe.com/villa-listing/cool-change

Caribbean villas provide the perfect choice for honeymooners in a variety of destinations and price ranges.  Honeymooners will enjoy the increase privacy and living space and can still enjoy plenty of activities nearby.  Villas Caribe is an excellent choice for selecting the perfect Caribbean honeymoon villa.