Just after Labor Day, the fantasy returns: travelers begin plotting their Caribbean winter escapes, dreaming of that next unforgettable island vacation.
And for most frequent Caribbean travelers, particularly families, it’s hard to beat a villa vacation, with the combination of space, comfort, privacy and amenities in some of the region’s most sought-after vacations.
And just in time, leading Caribbean villa provider WIMCO has released its annual list of the top 10 best new villas in the Caribbean, from luxury destinations like St Barth to private-island sanctuaries like Moskito Island.
“This year’s top 10 list includes a stunning modern villa in St Barts within walking distance of some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean, as well as two villas directly on the beach that’s regularly named the best in the Caribbean” says Stiles Bennet, WIMCO’s president. “We also feature an extraordinary new villa on a private island in the BVI, where the local staff will take care of your every need”.
Here are WIMCO’s favorite new villas for the upcoming winter season.
Villa Embrace, St Barth This villa “hovering” over Gustavia harbor is just steps from celebrated eateries like L’atelier de Joel Robuchon and Bonito. WIMCO says it just might be the most stunning villa in the Caribbean. It’s part of the company’s new Special Reserve Collection, which includes perks like private chef service.
Villa Estate at Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands While you may be familiar with Necker Island, Moskito is the newest addition to Richard Branson’s ultra-luxe Caribbean portfolio, an exceptionally private, 125-acre destination in the heart of the British Virgin Islands. The Moskito portfolio actually includes three villas, the Branson Estate, the Point East and the Oasis Estate, all of which can be rented separately. In short, it’s one of the most exclusive private islands in all of the Caribbean.
Villa Alta Mundi, St Martin In-the-know travelers have been flocking to St Martin’s exceptional villa product for years. And in many ways, St Martin is one of the region’s best villa options, with superb properties and some of the best markets and food stores in the Caribbean (not to mention an almost impossible to match array of fine-dining restaurants). This four-bedroom villa is in close proximity to the beach clubs and bars of always-bustling Orient Bay.
Villa Alkera, Anguilla This five-bedroom villa is set on Anguilla’s stunning Shoal Bay East Beach. It’s part of the Special Reserve Collection, meaning private chef service is included in the price.
Villa Case Thalie, St Barth Not every villa vacation has to involve a massive property. Indeed, in places like St Barth, an intimate one-bedroom villa can prove a deliciously luxurious alternative to a hotel room. Enter Villa Thalie, a one-bedroom property in the island’s beach hotspot of St Jean that’s “a dreamy romantic retreat for couples.”
Villa Grace Too, Turks and Caicos This seven bedroom villa (with six bedrooms in the main house and a separate one-bedroom guest house with its own pool) is directly on the sands of Grace Bay. The company calls it the “quintessential extended-family vacation villa.”
Villa RockSea, St Martin This is a hip beach house for “rock aficionados,” the company says, with a rather marvelous amenity: it straddles two beaches, Plum Bay and Baie Longue. This ultra-modern villa has a pool, a rooftop terrace and even its own pizza oven.
Villa Beach Escape, Anguilla It’s one of the most breathtaking views in the Caribbean: the vista of St Martin’s green hills from the coast of Anguilla. And that’s precisely your view at Villa Beach Escape, a five-bedroom waterfront villa in Anguilla.
Villa Calypso, St John It’s been one of the biggest success stories of the pandemic: St John, the US Virgin Islands’s tiny jewel that’s been among the hottest hotspots in the region in the last two years. That includes serious demand for its villa product, which includes this five-bedroom retreat overlooking Klein Bay.
Villa Aqua Verde, Turks and Caicos This three-bedroom villa is just steps from Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach, modern and inviting, with a spectacular pool deck.
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