The Secret Virgin Islands: Resorts of the Rich & Famous

By Brooke Comer

Here are details on the best places to stay in the Virgin Islands, often little-known except by celebrities and the wealthiest travelers. "This is more than just your run of the mill travel book--this is a guide to fantasy. Whether you want to share elbow

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hunter Publishing
• Release date: Jan 24, 2010
• ISBN: 9781588439116

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The Secret Virgin Islands : Resorts of the Rich & Famous

Brooke Comer

HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC.

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The publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions are the result of negligence, accident or any other cause.

Introduction

Things To Remember

Holidays

British Virgin Islands

The Islands Today

Practical Concerns

AIRLINE SERVICE

ISLAND FACTS

Information Sources

Hideaways

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas, Tortola

Biras Creek, Virgin Gorda

Necker Island

Anegada Reef Hotel, Anegada

Drake’s Anchorage Resort Inn, Mosquito Island

Rosewood at Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda

Guana Island

United States Virgin Islands

History

Practical Concerns

AIRLINE SERVICE

ISLAND FACTS

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

Information Sources

St. Croix

The Buccaneer, Gallows Bay

St. John

The Westin St. John Resort & Villas

Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Cruz Bay

St. Thomas

Secret Harbour Beach Resort, Charlotte Amalie

The Ritz-Carlton, Great Bay

Introduction

You don't have to be  famous to feel  famous. You don't even have to be very rich. What you do need is the right environment – that is, a resort that exudes luxury and privilege. One of my concerns as I wrote this book was that it would be mistaken for a star map to the Caribbean , indicating where to find celebrities. It is not. The only celebrity this book is designed to help you discover is yourself, through the seductive magic of secluded hillside villas with private pools fed by waterfalls or palatial beachside resorts whose marble-floored suites are big enough to stage a symphony orchestra. Whether you’re famous or not, you can enjoy the accouterments of fame.

Of course, fame has its price. You can't enjoy a celebrity-style vacation on a shoestring budget, but you don't need to break the bank either. Most resorts reduce their rates in the summer season, which often stretches conveniently from April to December, and some resorts even drop their prices in the shoulder season between Christmas vacation and winter break. Traveling with friends is another cost-saving option. While it's true that a two-bedroom oceanview suite with a dazzling view and a bathtub the size of a plunge pool is more likely to induce that famous feeling than a more affordable gardenview guestroom, two couples can cut the price of the suite in half. Private villas, a popular celebrity option, can cost less than the best hotels when the bill is split by the number of bedrooms. (Fine dining in the Caribbean is expensive, and most villas come complete with a staff to shop and cook whatever you choose.)

MINGLING WITH THE STARS

Remember to respect the privacy of your fellow guests. If you do recognize any famous faces on the beach, or on the balcony next door, do as they would do, and ignore them.

Things To Remember

LUXURY IS RELATIVE

Don’t expect every hotel to have a television, radio, in-room phone or air conditioning. Luxury does not mean a satellite dish on the roof or a fax machine by your bed. It means tranquillity, peace and quiet.

CHILDREN

Not all hotels accept children in high season, and some do not accept them at all. Age limits vary, and may change, so always check on each hotel’s policy when making an initial inquiry.

RESERVATIONS

When making reservations through a toll-free number, remember that all 800 numbers have now changed to 888.